Program Assistant - Brooklyn - Mandarin - Cantonese - Fujianese Preferred - Food Pantry
About The Position
The Program Assistant will support Family Health Centers at NYU Langone’s Healthy Food Initiative, helping address food insecurity and improve access to healthy, nutritious food for individuals and families in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The role primarily supports The Table Food Pantry, a client-choice pantry serving approximately 1,200 individuals each month with fresh produce and other nutritious foods, and also contributes to other community-based healthy food initiatives. The position offers hands-on experience supporting programs that connect patients and community members with food and resources to support their health and well-being.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a community setting.
- Passion for increasing access to healthy food.
Responsibilities
- Support pantry operations, including receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, restocking, setup, and cleanup.
- Assist clients with check-in, registration, client flow, and shopping during pantry service.
- Conduct client outreach and appointment reminders.
- Support implementation and coordination of healthy food initiatives, including the Food is Medicine program and emergency food assistance for Emergency Department patients.
- Support data collection, tracking, and quality improvement by reviewing program data, identifying trends, and helping improve workflows, program efficiency, and client experience.
- Research and update information on local food resources and services.
- Assist with special events, outreach, and other Food Security projects.
- Provide respectful, culturally responsive service to all clients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
