Student Pantry Intern

East Side House Settlement•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Pantry Intern supports the daily operations of the school-based pantry at P.S. 18 - Park Terrace and helps provide food resources to students and families. The role includes organizing and stocking pantry items, assisting with inventory and orders, maintaining records, preparing family distributions, and providing respectful assistance to families. The intern works collaboratively with the Middle School Programs team and follows East Side House (ESH), school-site, food safety, health, safety, and confidentiality policies. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the MSE Program Director. The schedule is Monday through Friday, up to 20 hours per week, aligned with pantry and program needs. Workdays and hours may change based on operational needs, with notice whenever possible. The position may involve occasional lifting or moving food and pantry supplies weighing up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or current high school student participating in an ESH student internship program.
Reliability and dependability.
Professional communication and teamwork.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to follow directions, policies, and established procedures.
Ability to interact positively and respectfully with students, families, and staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information appropriately.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized pantry environment.
Must be cleared to work at ESH; employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.
Ability to occasionally lift or move food, pantry supplies, and items up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous work, volunteer, community service, or food-access experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily operations of the school-based pantry at the assigned site.
Stock, organize, and maintain pantry food and supplies in a clean, orderly, and accessible manner.
Assist with inventory counts and report low-stock or needed items to the Program Director or designated staff.
Help prepare food and supply orders under the direction of program staff.
Maintain accurate pantry sign-in/sign-out records and other required documentation.
Prepare food and supplies for distributions to families.
Provide respectful and professional assistance to families during food distributions.
Inspect pantry supplies and equipment, and ensure items are properly stored and accounted for at the end of each workday.
Follow ESH and school-site policies and procedures, including food safety, health, safety, and confidentiality requirements.
Collaborate with program staff and support the overall needs of the pantry and after-school program.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with students, families, school staff, ESH staff, and community members.
Participate in required supervision, meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Complete other pantry-related duties as assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.