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Join the AFB team
Join the Airdrie Food Bank team and be part of something bigger. Every role contributes to our mission of ensuring no one in our community goes hungry while treating every individual with dignity and respect. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, working collaboratively, and serving your community, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can help build a stronger, more connected Airdrie.
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Reception/ Food Pantry
Job Description
Up to 30 hours per week, regularly 9:30AM-3:30PM. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Six-month contract from start date.
The Position
This position is one of the first points of contact for all visitors and phone calls. This job includes greeting, handling requests and/or directing people as required. The primary responsibility of this position is the support and distribution of food to walk in clients through our Pantry Program. This position works in collaboration with the pantry team and reports to the Client Care Manager.
Key Responsibilities
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Greet visitors, clients, volunteers, and community members, and answer the phone. Direct and manager requests appropriately.
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Work with the warehouse team to distribute food through the Pantry Program to walk-in clients.
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Ensure client area and staging area is stocked, organized, and tidy.
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Greeting donors and receipting incoming financial donations.
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Other duties as required.
Qualifications/Skills:
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Passionate about the Airdrie Food Bank’s mission.
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Compassionate, caring and non-judgmental approach.
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Strong customer service skills.
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Adaptable, flexible and able to prioritize when managing multiple requests.
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Works well within a team environment.
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Basic computer and data entry skills.
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Experience in a related field, preferably in non-profit or social enterprise sector is an asset.
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Manage requests
