Food Market Assistant

Keystone Community Services•St Paul, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Market Assistant supports the daily operations of Keystone’s food market and Basic Needs Program. The position is based at Keystone’s Food Center in the Midway area of Saint Paul and includes supervising volunteers. Anticipated hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with a rotating Wednesday shift of 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. as scheduled. The posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height and bend and twist while lifting.
Written and oral communication, public-facing communication, problem-solving, decision-making, professional conduct, adaptability, ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions, people and listening skills, and conflict management.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish or Hmong.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior database experience.
Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

Greet participants and guide them through the shopping process.
Manage food market lines and participant flow to provide safe, efficient service.
Conduct participant intake interviews and assist participants with limited English during intake and shopping.
Provide respectful customer service.
Enter participant and service information into a database accurately and on time.
Help receive deliveries, unpack and stock food market inventory, and greet donors and receive donations.
Support daily Basic Needs Program operations.
Assign volunteer tasks and assist with volunteer training and supervision.
Assist with special projects and perform other assigned duties.