Feed L.A Program Assistant

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles • Monrovia, CA

20d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

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 food and distributes it to program participants, ensures participants are enrolled, collects required information, and follows health guidelines for food handling and distribution. The position is based at the Santa Anita Family YMCA in Monrovia, California, is part-time for up to 29 hours, and may require travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate passion for meeting FEED LA goals.
• Have a proven and reliable work ethic.
• Have strong communication skills with colleagues.
• Be able to build and maintain strong relationships with Y colleagues, fostering respect, consensus, and trust to meet measurable FEED LA program outcomes.
• Be able to work under pressure.

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 FEED LA participants and ensure it is provided to the branch coordinator.
• 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 required 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED