Food Pantry Coordinator

APLA Health's mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the
LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV.
We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people
annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles
County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and
management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment.
For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health
care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several
other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and
legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-
building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-
based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information,
please visit us at aplahealth.org.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 4 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free
parking
• Employer Matched (6%) 403b
Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $25.00 - $26.20 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the Direction of the Food Pantry Supervisor of the Necessities of Life Program
(NOLP), promote access to food and nutrition education services to people living with
HIV through the distribution of food and personal hygiene item, coordination of food
pantry and drop-off operations, and promote our services to the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate the distribution and delivery of groceries at drop-off sites.
• Work with the warehouse team to pull each week's product for the distribution
sites.
• Work with the contact at each distribution site to coordinate delivery time and day
of the week. Assess consumer satisfaction from the distribution sites.
• Assist clients with completion of NOLP application forms and related paperwork
and data entry.
• Prepare and complete NOLP client eligibility interviews, including scheduling,
reviewing NOLP application materials and making an assessment for
determining eligibility for the NOLP program both within the agency and by
outside referral agencies.
• Assis in the distribution of groceries at food pantry locations. Ensure that the food
pantries are clean and meets health code requirements as mandated by the Los
Angeles County Department of Health.
• Provide supervision to interns and volunteers working in the food pantries.
• Participate in program quality management processes, including participating in
program community advisory board discussions.
• Attend community meetings to promote the NOLP program and encourage client
referrals.
• Conduct outreach to increase utilization of NOLP.
• Participate in events that promote gain of knowledge to support good health
outcomes for NOLP's clients.
• Assist with the completion of monthly reports.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in health education or a human services related major/minor
preferred. High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required. Previous experience in
social services preferred. Fluent in Spanish language preferred.
Knowledge of:
Geographical landscape of Los Angeles County, Word processing, database
operations, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and internet searches.
Ability to:
Drive commercial vehicles; communicate clear directions and offer precise and relevant
feedback; follow directions and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Identify and update
community resources, operate standard office equipment including Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and meet assigned deadlines. Demonstrate exemplary
customer service with an emphasis on engaging clients and service providers.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching,
stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 50 pounds or less. The position
requires daily use of a commercial vehicle, personal computer and requires entering,
viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and
have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Position will require local
travel to NOLP's food pantry locations and to conduct external outreach.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.