Job Details
Barney's Pantry Coordinator
2025-06-23 Mt. Hood Community College Gresham,OR
Description:
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Desired Qualifications
Working Conditions
Work is typically split between an office environment and the food pantry. Requires standing and sitting, and lifting, carrying, unloading, unloading, and moving of food products weighing approximately 25-50 lbs. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions while sitting at a computer terminal.
Salary:
Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
Important Information:
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at For technical assistance, please call 855-###-####.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-###-#### and 105-###-####.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-###-#### or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
Mt. Hood Community College Classified Employee Benefit SummaryThe following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only - any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Classified Association Bargaining Agreement.
COLLEGE PAID BENEFITSHealth Benefit OptionsMHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). New employee Fringe Benefits are effective the first day of the month following date of employment. Available medical, dental and vision plans and rates are available on the MHCC intranet, under Human Resources/Benefits.
MHCC will only pay the premium portion for medical, dental and vision coverage for your spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents if they are not covered under another policy.
If you elect to have double coverage for a spouse/domestic partner or eligible dependent, you will be required to have the premium associated with the double coverage deducted out of your payroll check each month.
Important Retirement Information:
Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental and/or vision plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.
In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date even though they may be covered under another policy. The College will waive the double coverage premiums when an employee is adding a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents during open enrollment period prior to the employee's anticipated retirement date for that plan year.
Other College Paid Insurances
Approved benefit claims begin after 90-day elimination period. Maximum benefit is 66 2/3 of monthly salary; benefit may be adjusted based on other income received by retirement benefits.
Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)
Consistent with PERS rules, the employee contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. The contribution is set up automatically. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits:
Public Employees Retirement System - Tier One/Tier Two
Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP
Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.
Tuition Waiver PlanThe College will maintain the Tuition Waiver Plan for employees, their spouses, and their dependents through age 23 who qualify as dependents. Employees and their spouse/domestic partner will pay only course specific fees. Instructional fees for work-related classes taken by an employee at the request of the supervisor will be waived.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MHCC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Canopy which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.
The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have eight (8) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges. Employees must get a referral from the EAP for each issue for services to be covered.
Use of MHCC Swimming PoolFull-time employees and dependents have free access to the MHCC swimming pool during open recreation sessions. Swimming classes through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program are not free under the tuition waiver plan or the swim pass. Employees are responsible to pay for the classes.
VacationScheduling and Use of Vacation Leave
Vacation time may be taken only with the prior approval of the supervisor and cannot be granted before it is accrued unless it is to the mutual benefit of the College and the employee.
All employees must request vacations to the employee's supervisor in writing not less than two (2) weeks in advance for approval to use more than two (2) days, and not less than one
(1) week in advance when requesting two (2) days or less. This advance notice requirement may be waived in the sole discretion of the employee's supervisor.
R evised: 3/21/2025
A department may delineate specific periods during the year when, due to operational need, vacations may not be approved. Outside of those periods, if a vacation request is denied, the employee and supervisor will immediately discuss a reasonable alternative time for vacation. If the delay results in an employee's accrual exceeding maximum limits as defined in the chart below, during the next three months, the employee will be paid forty (40) hours of vacation in their next regular pay distribution. The hours paid will be deducted from the accrued vacation time.
Vacation AccrualsVacation time will begin accruing from the first day of employment with the College. Classified employees will accrue vacation on a monthly basis. The vacation accrual rates are as follows for full-time employees who remain employed for twelve (12) months.
Employees working less than twelve (12) months or less than full-time will accrue vacation on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked or the percentage of the year worked by the employee.
An employee's total balance of accrued vacation may not exceed two (2) times their annual maximum accrual rate.
Separation from EmploymentIn case of an employee's termination or resignation, accrued vacation pay will be included in the employee's last check except if the employee has not completed their probationary period.
Sick LeaveAt the time of hire, employees will receive eighty (80) hours of sick leave. Thereafter, employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per full month worked. Sick leave will be available to employees as it is accrued. Those employees who are not employed on a twelve (12) month basis will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis of actual time worked. Employees who work less than full-time will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked, excluding overtime hours worked.
Holidays
The term "holiday" means each of the following days:
Any other day observed by the College as a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday will be a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday will be a paid holiday.
Additional InformationDetailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the Classified Bargaining Agreement.
01
Do you have an Associate's degree?
02
Can you perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
03
Do you have basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database software?
04
Do you have the ability to be insured by the college's insurance carrier AND do you have at least (3) years of driving history?
05
Will you have or be able to obtain certification for Oregon Food Bank within 60 days of hire?
06
Will you have or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers card within 60 days of hire?
07
Do you have CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire?
08
Are you able to work a flexible schedule as needed?
09
Describe your experience working across stakeholder groups (faculty, staff, students, community, etc.) to get a program running smoothly?
10
Tell us about a situation where you have to work with a difficult client and how did you manage the client?
Required Question
Salary: $57,087.00 - $79,022.00 Annually
Location : Gresham Campus, OR
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00199
Division: Student Development
Department: Student Life and Civic Engagement
Opening Date: 06/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
For best consideration, please submit application materials by July 13, 2025.
*The salary range listed above reflects the rates as of April 1, 2025
Barney's Pantry exists to assist Mt. Hood Community College students in reaching their educational goals by providing emergency food services, education, and resources.
Job Summary
Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of pantry programs, initiatives, and oversees delivery of program services and food items to current students. Collaborates with employees, students, and community organizations to build a network of supports to students by leveraging existing community resources. Supports sustainability initiatives and services that support students' basic needs, Food Pantries, Food justice programming and education. Oversees the operations of the food pantry, including the supervision and coordination of pantry services, volunteers, purchasing and restocking of food pantry items, cost and quality control, monthly statistics and reports, and general record keeping. Provides daily and ongoing support to student leaders, work-study students, and casual employees.
Essential Duties
- Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Barney's Pantry initiatives, and oversees delivery of daily program services and food items to students necessary to eliminate student success barriers such as food insecurity and hunger and to eliminate the stigma of food insecurity. Provides input and assists in ensuring a fair, open, and inclusive work environment in accordance with the college's mission, goals and values.
- Provides general customer services and office support, such as answering phone calls, replying to emails. Greet visitors in a positive and professional manner
- Maintains food pantry inventory and supplies; oversees distribution and forecasts needs to determine and ensure a regular schedule and adequate food resources and supplies.
- Places orders with vendors, and coordinates food delivery and pickup schedules; purchases and accepts donations of food and non-food items from local stores or organizations; loads, unloads, and transports items from delivery trucks, stores, outside agencies, storage area, food pantry, and other places to various locations using a hand truck, pallet jack and other equipment; packages and repackages items; stocks and restocks shelves. Records, monitors and tracks food and non-food item purchases, food and monetary donations, and disposes of expired, spoiled, or unwanted food items.
- Assists with hiring and trains and schedules students, volunteers, and part-time staff to provide excellent customer service to those using the food pantry. Ensures hours of operation are maintained.
- Coordinates with staff on marketing, fundraising, networking, and soliciting of food and monetary donations internally and externally; builds and maintains positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, volunteers, donors, vendors, various community groups, and government agencies.
- Serves as the primary contact for all donation inquiries and makes presentations as needed; organizes and implements outreach and donation activities to promote the services provided. Plans and coordinates internal and external food drives and special events.
- Ensures the completion and proper processing of all necessary donation paperwork; Collects and reports on food pantry data.
- Assists with researching and planning for possible grant opportunities,
- Oversees food pantry safety and risk management; ensures adherence to all applicable food safety policies and guidelines and state, and federal regulations and practices. Prepares for and participates in the Program Review process; maintains effective and efficient records to assist in the development of short- and long-term goals and strategic plans to achieve them.
- Educates the campus and the community about the role of the food pantry; communicates regularly and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, volunteers, donors, vendors, charities, various community groups, and government agencies to provide information about the food pantry.
- Provides training and ensures the safe handling, storage, and disposal of food items; inspects storage area and food pantry to ensure the food items are displayed in a clean and organized manner and to maintain sanitary and accessibility standards. Maintain operations handbook to ensure continuity of operations. Work with Student Basic Needs department and coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, presentations, subsidies, and respond to inquiries from students in a timely manner.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree
- Two (2) years of experience working in a non-profit environment, including experience leading, directing, or supervising students, volunteers, or staff
- Be able to lift and carry food items weighing 25-50 pounds, repetitively.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database software.
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and access to reliable transportation during work hours. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history
- Must have or be able to obtain certification for Oregon Food Bank within 60 days of hire
- Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers card within 60 days of hire
- Have or obtain a CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire
- Work a flexible schedule as needed
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks
- Ability to be compassionate and understanding student basic needs
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others
- Ability to be organized, neat, and manage time effectively
- Ability to be tactful and maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of and ability to follow OFB procedures and regulations for storing and distributing food.
- Ability to work harmoniously with community members, faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions
Working Conditions
Work is typically split between an office environment and the food pantry. Requires standing and sitting, and lifting, carrying, unloading, unloading, and moving of food products weighing approximately 25-50 lbs. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions while sitting at a computer terminal.
Salary:
Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
Important Information:
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at For technical assistance, please call 855-###-####.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-###-#### and 105-###-####.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-###-#### or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
Mt. Hood Community College Classified Employee Benefit SummaryThe following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only - any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Classified Association Bargaining Agreement.
COLLEGE PAID BENEFITSHealth Benefit OptionsMHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). New employee Fringe Benefits are effective the first day of the month following date of employment. Available medical, dental and vision plans and rates are available on the MHCC intranet, under Human Resources/Benefits.
MHCC will only pay the premium portion for medical, dental and vision coverage for your spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents if they are not covered under another policy.
If you elect to have double coverage for a spouse/domestic partner or eligible dependent, you will be required to have the premium associated with the double coverage deducted out of your payroll check each month.
Important Retirement Information:
Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental and/or vision plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.
In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date even though they may be covered under another policy. The College will waive the double coverage premiums when an employee is adding a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents during open enrollment period prior to the employee's anticipated retirement date for that plan year.
Other College Paid Insurances
- Life Insurance=Coverage = $50,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage = $50,00
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
Approved benefit claims begin after 90-day elimination period. Maximum benefit is 66 2/3 of monthly salary; benefit may be adjusted based on other income received by retirement benefits.
Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)
Consistent with PERS rules, the employee contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. The contribution is set up automatically. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits:
Public Employees Retirement System - Tier One/Tier Two
Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP
Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.
Tuition Waiver PlanThe College will maintain the Tuition Waiver Plan for employees, their spouses, and their dependents through age 23 who qualify as dependents. Employees and their spouse/domestic partner will pay only course specific fees. Instructional fees for work-related classes taken by an employee at the request of the supervisor will be waived.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
MHCC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Canopy which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.
The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have eight (8) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges. Employees must get a referral from the EAP for each issue for services to be covered.
Use of MHCC Swimming PoolFull-time employees and dependents have free access to the MHCC swimming pool during open recreation sessions. Swimming classes through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program are not free under the tuition waiver plan or the swim pass. Employees are responsible to pay for the classes.
VacationScheduling and Use of Vacation Leave
Vacation time may be taken only with the prior approval of the supervisor and cannot be granted before it is accrued unless it is to the mutual benefit of the College and the employee.
All employees must request vacations to the employee's supervisor in writing not less than two (2) weeks in advance for approval to use more than two (2) days, and not less than one
(1) week in advance when requesting two (2) days or less. This advance notice requirement may be waived in the sole discretion of the employee's supervisor.
R evised: 3/21/2025
A department may delineate specific periods during the year when, due to operational need, vacations may not be approved. Outside of those periods, if a vacation request is denied, the employee and supervisor will immediately discuss a reasonable alternative time for vacation. If the delay results in an employee's accrual exceeding maximum limits as defined in the chart below, during the next three months, the employee will be paid forty (40) hours of vacation in their next regular pay distribution. The hours paid will be deducted from the accrued vacation time.
Vacation AccrualsVacation time will begin accruing from the first day of employment with the College. Classified employees will accrue vacation on a monthly basis. The vacation accrual rates are as follows for full-time employees who remain employed for twelve (12) months.
Employees working less than twelve (12) months or less than full-time will accrue vacation on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked or the percentage of the year worked by the employee.
An employee's total balance of accrued vacation may not exceed two (2) times their annual maximum accrual rate.
Separation from EmploymentIn case of an employee's termination or resignation, accrued vacation pay will be included in the employee's last check except if the employee has not completed their probationary period.
Sick LeaveAt the time of hire, employees will receive eighty (80) hours of sick leave. Thereafter, employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per full month worked. Sick leave will be available to employees as it is accrued. Those employees who are not employed on a twelve (12) month basis will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis of actual time worked. Employees who work less than full-time will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked, excluding overtime hours worked.
Holidays
The term "holiday" means each of the following days:
Any other day observed by the College as a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday will be a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday will be a paid holiday.
Additional InformationDetailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the Classified Bargaining Agreement.
01
Do you have an Associate's degree?
- Yes
- No
- I believe I have a combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
02
Can you perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database software?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have the ability to be insured by the college's insurance carrier AND do you have at least (3) years of driving history?
- Yes
- No
05
Will you have or be able to obtain certification for Oregon Food Bank within 60 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
Will you have or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handlers card within 60 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you able to work a flexible schedule as needed?
- Yes
- No
09
Describe your experience working across stakeholder groups (faculty, staff, students, community, etc.) to get a program running smoothly?
10
Tell us about a situation where you have to work with a difficult client and how did you manage the client?
Required Question