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OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for ordering, receiving, and stocking of shelves, and distribution for all Small Things Markets. This position will generally work Tuesday-Saturday.

Operations & Logistics for all Market Locations

  • Implement program structures, policies, and procedures

  • Places and manages food ordering

  • Coordinate food deliveries

  • Receiving, inventory, and stocking

  • Update menus for HOH and Emmanuel

  • Assist with logistics for special events

  • Data tracking and reporting

  • Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize food deliveries

Facility Maintenance and Compliance

  • Building and kitchen maintenance

  • Coordinate trash removal and cleaning of all market locations

  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and reporting requirements

  • Order/purchase supplies

Supervise Programs Associates, Interns, and volunteers

  • Supervise paid staff in unloading, receiving, and stocking of shelves

  • Regarding New Leash on Life interns:

  • Verify timesheets

  • Communicate with New Leash supervisors as needed

  • Supervise volunteers in the unloading and distribution of food

  • Ensure volunteers, interns, and staff follow Small Things policies and safety best practices

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Bilingual English and Spanish

  • Social Service Knowledge/Background

  • Customer Service Skills: Friendly and Personable

  • Organized and Able to Multitask

  • Comfortable using Technology

  • Nutrition/Food/Cooking Experience is a Plus

  • Familiarity with the Fairhill and Hunting Park Neighborhoods is a Plus

If interested, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to teams@smallthingsphilly.org.


PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (CENTER CITY) - SATURDAYS ONLY

Position Summary

A great opportunity for someone who has volunteered with Small Things and is hoping to get more involved, the Program Associate will be responsible for assisting in the operations at Emmanuel and the full-choice groery style pantry located in Center City. This role is responsible for: cooking meals; supporting grocery distribution; receiving and unloading deliveries; stocking and restocking shelves; shopping with guests; assisting with check in and check out; cleaning and managing trash & cardboard; assisting with other programming as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Supporting grocery distribution at Emmanuel in Center City.

  • Receiving and processing deliveries of food products; storing food according to food safety best practices

  • Stocking and replenishing products; monitoring floor stock levels

  • Assisting in display maintenance and store’s housekeeping

  • Welcoming guests personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language

  • Shopping through the Market one-on-one with guests; ensuring that guests follow the point & limit system

  • Ensuring all food is weighed and recorded before it leaves the Market

  • Accurately maintaining a record of transactions

  • Working as a team to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient service

  • Directing volunteers and interns as needed

  • Assisting with line management and crowd control

  • Maintaining a clean and tidy environment in the Market and facilities

  • Processing trash, compost, and cardboard

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Excellent communication & customer service skills

  • Prior retail, customer service, or community engagement experience preferred

  • Basic computer skills, mathematical, and reading/writing skills

  • Organizational skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If interested, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to teams@smallthingsphilly.org.


PROGRAM ASSOCIATE (HOUSE OF HOPE)
SATURDAYS ONLY

Position Summary

A great opportunity for someone who has volunteered with Small Things and is hoping to get more involved, the Program Associate will be responsible for assisting in the operations at House of Hope located in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia and the full-choice food pantry in the Fairhill neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia.

This role is responsible for: cooking meals; supporting grocery distribution; receiving and unloading deliveries; stocking and restocking shelves; shopping with guests; assisting with check in and check out; cleaning and managing trash & cardboard; assisting with other programming as needed. This role is only on Saturdays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Supporting grocery distribution at House of Hope

  • Receiving and processing deliveries of food products; storing food according to food safety best practices

  • Stocking and replenishing products; monitoring floor stock levels

  • Assisting in display maintenance and store’s housekeeping

  • Welcoming guests personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language

  • Shopping through the Market one-on-one with guests; ensuring that guests follow the point & limit system

  • Ensuring all food is weighed and recorded before it leaves the Market

  • Accurately maintaining a record of transactions

  • Working as a team to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient service

  • Directing volunteers and interns as needed

  • Assisting with line management and crowd control

  • Maintaining a clean and tidy environment in the Market and facilities

  • Processing trash, compost, and cardboard

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

  • Excellent communication & customer service skills

  • Prior retail, customer service, or community engagement experience preferred

  • Basic computer skills, mathematical, and reading/writing skills

  • Organizational skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If interested, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to teams@smallthingsphilly.org.