Food Pantry & Volunteer Coordinator at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – United StatesREMOTE POSSIBLEHYBRID
Recruiter: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Job Summary
The Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation (LPEF) seeks a detail-oriented and community-centered Food Pantry & Volunteer Coordinator to support the organizations food pantry operations and community engagement events. This is a six-month pilot position designed to strengthen volunteer coordination, improve operational efficiency, and enhance reporting systems. The Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring smooth food pantry distributions and successful execution of LPEF events by recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Food Pantry Coordination:
- Plan and coordinate 12 food distributions per month, including site logistics
- Recruit, schedule, and manage 1020 volunteers per distribution
- Collaborate with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on food procurement and inventory planning
- Oversee day-of setup and distribution flow to ensure safe, efficient operations
- Conduct outreach to promote distribution dates
Reporting & Inventory Management:
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- Manage required reporting and inventory tracking for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
- Maintain accurate distribution records and inventory documentation
- Ensure compliance with partner requirements and internal reporting standards
Volunteer Recruitment & Support:
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- Recruit, organize, and support volunteers for LPEF programs and events, including:
- Alumni Awards Gala, Lynwood Run 5K/10K, Donor Reception, LPEF Scholarship Awards Reception, and Community and District tabling events
- Maintain updated volunteer lists and contact databases
- Track volunteer participation and engagement
Data & Administrative Support:
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- Maintain sign-in sheets and basic volunteer data tracking
- Support reporting needs for grants and internal performance monitoring
- Strengthen volunteer stewardship and communication systems
Knowledge Skills, Abilities
- Experience coordinating volunteers or community events preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with diverse community members.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Education/Experience
- Associate or Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, event support, nonprofit operations, or related field
- Experience working in community-based programs, food distribution, or public-facing roles strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to organize logistics, manage volunteers, and track basic program data
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- A current California Drivers License and current automobile insurance coverage.
Work Environment
This position will work with the Executive Director in a hybrid mix of remote and in-person meetings, workdays, activities, events, and day-to-day operations, with the main office operating in Lynwood, CA.
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Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.