Food Pantry Coordinator

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Nov 5 2026 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Food Pantry Coordinator in Student Affairs. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs (AVPSA), the Food Pantry Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the SUNY Schenectady Food Pantry, including coordination of student employees, volunteer staff, inventory management, and related internal controls. The coordinator is responsible for oversight of assessment activities for the Food Pantry. This grant-funded position is a 12-month appointment serving in a represented capacity.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not exercise formal supervisory authority; however, it provides day-to-day work direction, training, and oversight for work-study students, student employees, and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Update Food Pantry Student Employee and Volunteer Staff Training materials as needed under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.

• Coordinate and administer the College Student Emergency Fund

• Develop and maintain schedules for student employees and volunteer staff to ensure adequate pantry coverage

• Provide Pantry coverage during staffing gaps

• Coordinate with College webmaster to ensure weekly hours of operation are posted accurately

• Assess need and order inventory through the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and coordinate inventory pickups and drop-offs

• Ensure inventory accuracy in PantrySoft (online ordering and inventory management app)

• Enter Regional Food Bank orders into PantrySoft on the day of delivery

• Oversee and participate in inventory before every semester and summer session; modify PantrySoft as necessary

• Collaborate with PantrySoft IT Support to troubleshoot function glitches

• Collect, maintain, analyze, and report data related to Food Pantry utilization, inventory levels, and program outcomes; prepare reports for college leadership as requested.

• Manage CLYNK funds and purchase personal care and household cleaning items

• Create, distribute and implement promotional materials highlighting Food Pantry services, other community food resources, and SNAP application options through classroom presentations, tabling at campus events, and at Foundation meetings/events when invited

• Collaborate across divisions, college-wide units, and community partners to support student food insecurity initiatives

• Manage associated programs that support the Food Pantry and students (e.g. recycled cans/bottles, etc.)

• Maintain sanitation and food safety protocols in accord with the procedures of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, the College, and any associated regulatory bodies

• Assist with social media and marketing as needed

• Conduct needs and usage assessment through surveys and other reliable and valid methods

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

• Ability to learn and effectively utilize software applications, databases, and inventory management systems.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Three (3) years of professional experience in program coordination, student services, community services, nonprofit operations, food assistance programs, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of food insecurity, basic-needs support programs, or related community resources

• Experience coordinating volunteers, student employees, or temporary staff

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $52,000

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage

• Dental and vision coverage

• A choice of retirement systems

• A deferred compensation program

• Professional development opportunities

• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

• Discounted YMCA health club membership

• Plus additional savings programs and perks!