MetroMarket Operations Associate - Seasonal (April through November)

Operation Food Search • St Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Operation Food Search (OFS) is a hunger relief organization dedicated to reducing food insecurity and increasing equitable access to food through food provision, nutrition education, and innovative programs. Serving 200,000 people monthly across Missouri and Illinois via 330 partners, OFS combines immediate food assistance with supportive services and works towards long-term solutions and systemic changes to combat hunger. Their mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions, aiming for a future where everyone has equitable access to the food they need for healthy lives. The organization's goals include meeting immediate food needs, empowering long-term skills through education, and championing change through advocacy and addressing systemic inequities.

Requirements

• At least one year of previous customer service experience.
• Experience working in community health and/or foodservice.
• Demonstrates OFS core values.
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and program participants.
• Ability to drive small transit vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand maps and delivery instructions and navigate various routes.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to be an effective team member, listen to others, maintain confidentiality, and retain calm/professional demeanor.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have Hep A vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccination prior to start date.
• Familiar with Trauma Informed Principles.
• Willingness to drive transit vans for food deliveries within the St. Louis area.
• Willingness to assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Product knowledge of products sold at the MetroMarket Mobile Market.
• Provide excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists MetroMarket Leads with all produce related tasks, including delivery, produce inventory, packing produce bags, and quality control.
• Light janitorial duties (sweeping, mopping, taking out trash).
• Loading and unloading products to and from mobile vehicles.
• Deliver and stock inventory of off-site programs.
• Work closely with the MetroMarket team and OFS to meet community food and other related needs.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed