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Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood
Co-Assistant Director Application

This volunteer position is currently a collaborative Co-Assistant Director position (CAD), subject to change with the ability to move into the Executive Director position depending on experience and performance. The CAD works under the direction of the Board of Directors, managing all operational aspects of the Norwood Food Pantry.

 

The Co-Assistant Director is a volunteer position. The time commitment is approximately 15-20 hours per week spread over 2 to 3 weekday mornings plus at least 3 Saturday mornings a month on a regular basis. (The Executive Director position would be about 25-32 hours per week, with Saturday requirements).

 

The Co-Assistant Director (CAD) co-leads food pantry operations, including but not limited to: managing volunteers, overseeing daily logistics (procurement, inventory, distribution), client relations, maintaining financial health, and championing the pantry's mission. The CAD ensures efficient, safe daily operations, with a strong focus on client service and community partnerships. 

The CAD will work alongside the Board of Directors to develop programs and policies, ensure accurate data management, secure grants/donations, participate in strategic planning, fundraising (grants, donors, events), and marketing. If an Executive Director has been identified, then the CAD would work under their direction.

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Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

  • Leadership & Strategy: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction and develop long-range plans, ensuring mission alignment.

  • Operations: Oversee Food Pantry operations, set policies and programs to ensure smooth daily operations, routinely review procedures to ensure the pantry grows with the dynamic challenges of clients and the pantry needs.

  • Inventory Management: Oversee daily activities, including food procurement from various organizations/vendors, inventory control, stocking, food safety, facility maintenance, and distribution.

  • Fundraising & Development: Provide insights into the execution and management of organizational food drives, fundraising activities, grants, and cultivating major donors.

  • Volunteer & Staff Management: Supervise volunteers, positions and relations. Alongside the Volunteer coordinator(s), oversee the recruitment, training, and scheduling of the volunteer base, fostering a positive environment.

  • Community Relations & Marketing: Alongside the Outreach coordinator, build partnerships with local organizations, promote the pantry's mission, and increase community awareness.

  • Financial Stewardship: Ensure fiscal responsibility and provide financial updates/reports as needed to the Treasurer.

  • Board Relations: Work closely with Board of Directors executive team and committees (planning, finance, etc.) and report on progress and challenges.

 

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.

  • Excellent communication (written/oral) and interpersonal skills.

  • Financial management experience.

  • Passion for fighting food insecurity and serving marginalized communities.

  • Ability to work with a variety of personalities and handle conflict in a professional manner.

  • Proficiency with computers, databases, and social media. Including Microsoft Office products and Google (Gmail and Drive). Experience with Oasis and GBFB systems is desired but not required.

  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

  • Experience in nonprofit or small business management is desired

 

Work Environment

  • Will involve office work, warehouse settings, and varying temperatures.

  • Physical activity includes lifting up to 40 lbs, climbing stairs, reaching and bending.

  • Visual acuity sufficient to read computer screens, nutrition labels and expiration dates.

  • The ability to read, write and speak English clearly in person and over the phone.

  • Flexible hours and days, including Saturdays, and being available when the pantry is open to clients.

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Executive Director Application

Cover Letter is Required- You may either upload a resume or include your LinkedIn Profile URL

Disclaimer and Agreement

The Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, Inc. (Norwood Food Pantry) will provide equal opportunities to all volunteer applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, gender or gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.


I understand that the volunteer Executive Director position requires the ability to lift 50lbs and/or stand, bend, kneel or squat. In addition, the position requires visual acuity sufficient to read food labels, expiration dates and data on computer screens. The volunteer Executive Director must follow direction from the Norwood Food Pantry Board Executive team. All volunteer positions at the Norwood Food Pantry are “at will” and may be terminated at any time by either party. The volunteer Executive Director position requires the ability to consistently work Saturdays, weekday mornings, and occasional evenings.


I WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Norwood Food Pantry from any and all liability, including, but not limited to: liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons, for my disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me.


By applying to the volunteer Executive Director Volunteer application, I hereby certify that the answers given by me during the selection process are true and correct without reservation and hereby authorize the Norwood Food Pantry to verify same. If an opportunity is obtained under this application, I will comply with all orders, rules, and regulations of the Norwood Food Pantry. Unless otherwise noted in this document, I authorize the Norwood Food Pantry to verify information I have provided during the selection process regarding former employers, volunteer organizations and educational institutions. If upon review, anything contained in my statements are found to be untrue, I understand that I will be subject to dismissal at anytime. If this application leads to a Norwood Food Pantry volunteer opportunity, I understand that I may undergo a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) background check.  I understand that any false or misleading information in my application/interview or criminal record may result in my release. 

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