Food Pantry Associate (51213)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

8d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director, Food Pantry Operations, the Community Food Program Associate will support the day-to-day operations of the RiseBoro Food Pantry and food related programming. This role will provide on-site support for food distributions in addition to light administrative support with data collection and general office work. The Community Food Program Associate position also requires a high degree of community-facing work, including building relationships with clients at the food pantry and vendors. The Community Food Program Associate will support RiseBoro Community Partnership’s Wellness Rising programs initiative that helps educate individuals on how food impacts health and well-being. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Genuine interest in improving community health
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Must possess strong communication skills with the ability to speak comfortably and courteously to a diverse population while maintaining a professional and warm demeanor
Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule; work adjusted hours
Ability to travel to and from designated community program-related sites as needed
Ability to problem-solve and think critically
Ability to work under pressure and with a wide variety of people
Must possess the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Valid driver’s license preferred, or must be willing to obtain a license within 90 days of employment;
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand for an extended period i.e., 6-8 hours
Ability to work in all climates (excluding severe weather)
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Intermediate level computer proficiency using standard Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly MSWord, Outlook, and Excel
Must exercise good judgement and be respectful of confidential client information
Demonstrated commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present professionally and represent RiseBoro positively in the community
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and enter client data into the pantry database
Connect pantry clients with SNAP benefits as needed
Provide timely response to pantry requests as they come in via various platforms
Obtain and provide client referrals for Community Health Workers as needed/requested
Participate in staff meetings as well as team building activities
Assist with cooking demonstrations, or any other health related classes i.e., preparing printed materials, sending produce lists, offering program updates, etc.
Answering office phone
Scheduling community members for pantry appointments
Provide critical support in the day-to-day operations of pantry
Unload, stock, organize, and inventory produce and dry goods
Assist in produce distribution and packaging food for clients
Ensure refrigerators and shelves are organized and clean daily
Inspect donations and purchases for expiration dates, freshness, and condition
Upkeep inventory tracking systems
Process EBT Snap payments
Other related duties as required by supervisor