Food Pantry Assistant/Support Staff

Location: Warren County (Second Pantry Location)

Hours: 16–20 hours per week

Reports to: Pantry Supervisor / Executive Director

Position Summary

Open Cupboard Food Pantry is seeking a Part-Time Food Pantry Assistant to support daily operations at our Warren County location. This role focuses on hands-on pantry support, volunteer coordination assistance, and thoughtful client interaction in a welcoming, dignity-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic inventory management and stocking
• Support volunteer scheduling and coordination
• Help train volunteers on pantry procedures and client flow
• Provide minimal but respectful client interaction, ensuring a positive experience
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe pantry environment
• Support distribution days and special pantry events
• Communicate operational needs or concerns to management

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working with volunteers and diverse populations
• Ability to follow established procedures and workflows
• Reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented
• Prior nonprofit, food pantry, or community service experience preferred

Why Join Open Cupboard

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on community work and wants to support food access in a meaningful, practical way.