Operations Intern

Food Bank For NYC • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

At Food Bank For New York City, our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team, known proudly as “Food Bankers” represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. We’re a collaborative, driven, and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture, we’d love to meet you. The Operations Intern works within the Operations department. This department is responsible for the receiving and distribution of our products while also maintaining a clean and safe work environment. To support these tasks, this position will:

Requirements

• Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
• Basic computer skills; typing, data entry, Outlook, Microsoft Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Learn the overall cycle of the Food banking process
• Work daily with the Warehouse and Transportation teams to learn Operation processes
• Learning correlations between Warehouse Operations and Transportation
• Assist Operations teams with data analytics to help implement more efficient processes for our operations
• Assist in AIB audit preparations to maintain and organize documentation

Benefits

• Completion of a project that will impact on the work being done at The Food Bank for New York City.
• Time with senior executives at intern specific fireside chats
• Presentation skills, present your completed project(s) to The Food Bank stakeholders
• Knowledge of food systems, food safety, and food sustainability
• Experience working in the non-profit space.
• Networking opportunity with professionals in the field

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees