Mobile Pantry Manager

Position: Mobile Pantry Manager

Report to: Mike Lilley, Director of Programs and Partnerships

Schedule: 40-hour-a-week, full-time, Monday-Friday, evenings and weekends as required

Location: 220 Highland Avenue, Salem MA

Salary: $53,000 - $59,000

Benefits: Competitive benefits including: healthcare reimbursement, 401(k) plan with organizational match, paid time off (PTO).

The Salem Pantry (TSP), a leading food access organization on the North Shore, is seeking a Mobile Pantry Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of its mobile pantry program. This position focuses on coordinating logistics, maintaining a safe and well-stocked mobile pantry truck, and leading a team of dedicated volunteers. The Mobile Pantry Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the program delivers fresh and healthy food to diverse communities with efficiency, reliability, and dignity.

Responsibilities:
Mobile Pantry Operations
• Manage the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the mobile pantry program.
• Drive the mobile pantry truck, or an appropriate box truck, to all mobile pantry locations, in all weather and lighting conditions.
• Maintain the cleanliness and usability of the mobile pantry truck and other TSP vehicles.
• Coordinate with the Food Acquisition and Distribution Manager to track inventory of food items received, stored, and distributed.
• Administer a portion of the customer relations software.

Mobile Pantry Program Coordination
• Design and oversee full-season markets at all mobile pantry locations.
• Review and update the mobile market strategy quarterly with the Director of Programs and Partnerships to maximize community impact.
• Build and sustain partnerships with local organizations to support current and future mobile pantry sites.

Volunteer Management
• Recruit, train, and supervise mobile pantry volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator, fostering a strong and reliable volunteer team.

Organizational Engagement
• Attend regular all team meetings and actively contribute to program planning and review discussions
• Collaborate with staff across departments to support organizational goals and initiatives
• Assist with additional tasks or organizational needs when requested

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk, and use tools or controls. The employee must be able to lift 40+ pounds and operate equipment such as pallet jacks, etc. (training provided)

The employee will work in warehouse, retail, and outdoor environments with exposure to conditions such as heat, cold, and dust.

Qualifications:
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about The Salem Pantry’s mission and committed to advancing equitable access to healthy food through all aspects of their work, from daily interactions to program operations and community engagement.

Knowledge and Previous Experience
• Prior experience with grocery or food distribution operations preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• 1–3 years of management or supervisory experience, preferably in nonprofit, food access, or community-based settings.
• Must be over 26 years old and have a clean driving record with 6 years of driving experience. Background checks will be conducted upon hire and future driving records may be checked as required. (Not a CDL Position)
• Proficiency with technology, including inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills and Abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to set priorities, track projects, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and energy for engaging with people of all backgrounds.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, operate pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment (training provided)
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Commitment to organizational culture of trust, learning, and humanity.

How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Mobile Pantry Manager” to mikelilley@thesalempantry.org

The Salem Pantry is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status, or genetic information.