Program Specialist 2 - Food Pantry

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.Program Specialist 2 - Food PantrySALARY:$43,716 - $49,116LOCATION: Lynnwood, WashingtonDESCRIPTION:The Food Pantry Program Specialist 2 is a grant funded position at Edmonds College.The primary focus of this position is to perform an array of functions to coordinate the day to day operations of the Edmonds College Food Pantry. The program Specialist will be the primary lead in the college food pantry and will coordinate food and hygiene item distribution to our campus population, schedule student staff, and provide primary oversight of open pantry hours. This position will have extensive involvement with students, staff, the public, and/or agencies in carrying out food pantry activities and program goals.Our ideal candidates have a background and experience in food handling, customer service, are excellent team players and possess the ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment and work with a diverse population.Edmonds invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.This is a classified position reporting to the Program Manager for the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership.For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive priority consideration. This position is open until filled.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assign, instruct, and check the work of student staff and volunteers as they perform the following tasks: stocking, inventory, food distribution, cleaning, and organizingMaintain and coordinate student staff and volunteer schedulesTrain student staff of various food pantry responsibilities and dutiesRecruitment and supervision of student staff and volunteersWork with food pantry staff to ensure proper set-up of the pantry including, but not limited to: unloading, moving, bagging, distributing, and storing food appropriately; cleanliness and physical appearance of service areasProvide direct customer service for Food Pantry ProgramProject, monitor and maintain food and hygiene supplies by coordinating food donations and deliveries, unloading, re-bagging, ordering and inventory reporting[]{style="font-weight"}