Feed L.A Program Assistant (5088)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles • Monrovia, CA

18d

About The Position

The FEED LA Program Assistant supports the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles’ food insecurity programs through its FEED LA partnership with the City of Los Angeles. The role packages and distributes food to program participants, ensures participants are enrolled, and collects required information. The assistant follows health guidelines for food handling and distribution and completes required food-handling training. The position works with the branch coordinator to carry out branch food programs, such as grab-and-go and/or produce distribution.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate passion for meeting FEED LA goals.
• Have a reliable work ethic.
• Have strong communication skills with colleagues.
• Be able to build and maintain strong relationships with YMCA colleagues, building respect, consensus, and trust to meet measurable program outcomes.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate the position’s critical leadership competencies: Values Relationships, Quality Results, and Emotional Maturity.

Responsibilities

• Work with the branch coordinator to implement the branch’s FEED LA food programs, including grab-and-go and/or produce programs.
• Collect required data and paperwork from participants and ensure the branch coordinator receives it.
• Package food in a timely manner so it can be distributed or delivered during branch food distribution hours.
• Follow health guidelines before, during, and after food distribution.
• Complete food-handling training.
• Clean the workspace and facility after distribution hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the branch coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED