Company description

Since 2006, Island Grown Initiative has worked to build a strong local food system for all on Martha’s Vineyard.

Today, our programs touch the lives of the majority of year-round islanders.

Between farm to school education for every island child, food access programs that support more than 1 in 5 year-round residents, and a 42-acre regenerative farm that helps heal the environment while producing abundant food for the community, IGI has become an integral part of the fabric of life on the Vineyard

Job description

The Food Pantry Manager will lead the day to day operations of the Island Food Pantry. The Manager is the heart of this important community program, meeting the food needs of thousands of year-round islanders and coordinating hundreds of volunteers who power the work of the Pantry. They oversee a dynamic community space with many moving parts, and work in collaboration with many other island agencies dedicated to food access and equity. The Food Pantry Manager also supervises other Pantry staff. This is a year round, full-time position. This position reports to the Food Equity Director.

Operations (60%)

• Ensure the Pantry is a clean, welcoming, food-safe environment
• Maintain online ordering software
• Be a hands-on presence during volunteer and shopping hours
• Manage food inventory and place food orders
• Oversee care and maintenance of the Food Pantry building and equipment

Client services (10%)

• Provide a warm and welcoming client experience
• Ensure that client records are complete, accurate, and updated at regular intervals
• Work with partner agencies to connect Pantry clients with other supportive social services as needed
• Solicit regular feedback from the clients we serve to ensure we are meeting their needs in ways that work for them

Volunteer management (10%)

• Create a supportive environment for Pantry volunteers
• Ensure volunteer onboarding and on-going training is thorough and consistent and that all volunteers have the knowledge and training they need
• Work with volunteer coordinator on volunteer scheduling

Manage Pantry staff and be part of the Food Equity team (10%)

• Hold regular meetings with Pantry staff
• Conduct annual reviews and mid-year check-ins with direct reports
• Support staff professional development as appropriate
• Meet regularly with the rest of the Food Equity team to ensure strong cross-departmental communications

Administrative duties (10%)

• Work with Food Equity Director to prepare Pantry budget
• Review budget regularly to ensure spending is aligned with the budget
• Attend quarterly IGI all-staff meetings and other team meetings as requested

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead volunteers and work with clients
• Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to meet the needs of this dynamic space
• Experience in a supervisory role, including training, delegating, and performance management
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, clients, and community partners
• Language fluency in both English and Brazilian Portuguese strongly preferred
• Ability to work with diverse ethnic, racial, social populations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• A positive attitude to foster a welcoming, supportive environment for all
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort using a computer (email, on-line ordering, etc)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; position requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling and the ability to reach above the shoulder

Eligible for benefits package including medical and dental, HSA, 401k, and PTO

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

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Deadline

October 02, 2026