Hunger Prevention Coordinator

ARM IN ARM INC

Hunger Prevention Coordinator

Trenton, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Pension matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Job Posting: Hunger Prevention Coordinator

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Arm In Arm is seeking an experienced professional for the full-time, non-exempt position of Hunger Prevention Coordinator. This position supports the daily operations of Arm In Arm’s food pantries and works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and clients to ensure efficient and hospitable service delivery. The role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to serving the community with compassion and professionalism.

    Support pantry operations as needed, including: program reporting, client intake and greeting, shopping assistance, bagging/checkout, stocking, and unloading food deliveries.

    Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to volunteers to ensure smooth pantry operations, in coordination with the Director of Hunger Prevention.

    Manage and regularly update the volunteer management platform, ensuring accurate scheduling, communication, and tracking of volunteer hours.

    Assist the Director of Hunger Prevention with routine maintenance and upkeep of pantry facilities and equipment.

    Ensure a welcoming, respectful, and hospitable environment for all clients.

    Coordinate with community partners and specialized volunteers, as needed, to integrate complementary services that support and enhance the well-being of pantry clients.

    Collaborate internally to ensure pantry updates, events, and initiatives are communicated to the appropriate teams for timely sharing through agency communication channels.

    Provide support for additional projects and organizational activities as assigned.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Experience working with vulnerable populations.

    Strong ability to work independently with a focused and proactive mindset.

    Proven ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

    Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.

    Demonstrated reliability, including timely and consistent completion of tasks.

    Committed to maintaining confidentiality and accurate record keeping.

    Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients is a plus.

    Requirements

    Associate degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience strongly preferred.

    Satisfactory background check.

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook).

    Must be on-site at least 90% of the time.

    Flexibility to work occasional late afternoons and/or weekends as needed.

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    Arm In Arm seeks an individual whose attitude and behavior is consistent with the core values of the organization, demonstrating compassion, dignity and respect in interactions with clients, staff, volunteers, interns, community partners and supporters.

    Please submit application(https://arminarm.org/jobs/), resume and cover letter to hr@arminarm.org.

    Arm In Arm is an equal opportunity employer. Arm In Arm does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Compensation is based on experience.