Food Pantry and Maintenance Specialist

Civil Service Status

This is a Civil Service position

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Weekend and overtime work as required

Tentative Start Date

May 2026

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Human Services Director, this position works to develop a sustainable food supply system for residents in need by reducing food waste, coordinating with local partners, and assisting with the Food Pantry, Anytime Food Program, and Clothing Closet. This role supports daily pantry operations and performs general building maintenance for Human Services.

The primary objective of this position is to coordinate all aspects of pantry operations, including monitoring inventory, maintaining product quality, restocking and ensuring the pantry environment is clean, organized, and client ready. This role also works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies to support daily operations and ensure that food-insecure individuals and families have access to healthy and reliable food resources.

Deadline to Apply

March 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Job Description

Food Pantry and Maintenance Specialist

• At least two years of working experience in a field related to the following: nonprofit organization, food/grocery services, or local government.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Preferred experience providing service to individuals with differing needs, backgrounds, and access to resources in a respectful and dignified manner.

Steps to Apply

1. Profile : You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

2. Attachments : You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Cover Letter

b) Resume

c) Written Questionnaire - You must attach the completed questionnaire to your profile prior to clicking Finish & Apply. Link provided below

Cover letter, resume, and completed written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, March 29, 2026 by 11:59 pm CDT to be considered for this position.

3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

4. Applying for Position : Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or “Spam” folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

Physical/Drug Testing

Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.

Civil Service Exam

Civil Service Examination will be administered for this position. The Top 15 applicants submitting all required application materials, meeting the minimum qualifications for the position and receiving a passing score on the written questionnaire will be invited to participate in the remainder of the Civil Service Examination, which will include an oral board interview. Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 20, 2026. All dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.