Food Distribution Coordinator

Company: Phoenix Rescue Mission
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Full-time Description We transform lives. Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it? WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB An excellent communicator, you know how to effectively coordinate the activities of others and provide enough instruction so they are successful. An efficient worker, you have top-notch organizational skills and can keep multiple plates spinning in the air. A highly empathetic person, you find joy in connecting with people and show compassion to them as they seek help. A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God’s Word and growing His Kingdom. YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES You will be responsible for coordinating the services provided out of the Hope for Hunger Food Bank. You will open and/or close the center during scheduled food distribution operations You will oversee client intake operations, ensuring accurate use of intake systems and proper documentation of households served. You will oversee the unloading, storage, and tracking of food and Gift-in-Kind (GIK) items. You will manage daily food packing and distribution for both onsite and mobile pantry services. You will partner with churches and community organizations to coordinate and lead mobile pantry distributions, including site scheduling, food preparation and transport, volunteer coordination, and distribution reporting. You will help train, develop, and oversee volunteer workers and work therapy clients. You will help maintain the food bank, ensuring a clean, welcoming, and dignifying place for clients, volunteers, and staff. You will complete administrative tasks including email correspondence, scheduling, data entry, and reporting. You will operate warehouse trucks and forklifts as needed to support food distribution programs, including product pick-ups, deliveries, and mobile pantry logistics. You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers, or other organization activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle. Requirements WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE High school diploma or GED is required. You have one year of experience coordinating Ministry programs, volunteer management, and/or community events. You have a current Arizona Food Handlers card or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of your start date. You can maintain your composure in stressful situations. You properly exercise discretion for client privacy. You are proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and experience with databases. You have a solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions. WHAT WE OFFER Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve Caring and supportive environment Generous health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) match program Robust paid time off program 12 paid holidays annually Phoenix Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer consistent with its rights as a religious not-for-profit organization to exercise employment preferences for members of the Christian faith. Employees must affirm their alignment with the Mission's Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission's employee policies and guidelines as set forth by the CEO. Salary Description $21-$24/hour

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