Job Description

Position: Food Program Manager

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 per year

Benefits Eligible: Yes

About the Organization:

This nonprofit organization is one of the largest in the U.S. dedicated to fighting poverty through comprehensive social services delivered with compassion, integrity, and respect. Each year, their programs serve clients across New York City through initiatives including affordable housing, family violence support,senior programs and crisis intervention.

Position Summary:

The Food Program Manager will oversee all operations at a Brooklyn-based food pantry. This includes purchasing, stocking, inventory management, and supervision of volunteers. The role involves using a digital system to manage client food orders and fostering community partnerships to support ongoing food distribution efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the kosher food pantry.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and packing of emergency food packages.
• Ensure efficient, organized, and culturally appropriate food distribution.
• Maintain relationships with food distributors and suppliers for cost-effective purchasing.
• Cultivate partnerships with volunteers, donors, and community groups.
• Represent the pantry at events and in donor meetings.
• Build referral relationships with community institutions and nonprofits.
• Develop volunteer recruitment strategies.
• Supervise and support pantry volunteers.
• Track and report all pantry activity and client statistics.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and other organizational activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in food pantry operations, warehouse management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Kashrut laws is required.
• English fluency required; Yiddish understanding preferred.
• Familiarity with the Boro Park community strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and stooping.
• Regular lifting of 5–25 lbs, pushing/pulling, and climbing stairs.
• Carrying a laptop and files (approx. 8–10 lbs).

Additional Information:

• Travel throughout Brooklyn may be required.

Benefits Include:

• Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and FSA
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

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