Student Pantry Intern

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

6d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource serving the Bronx and Northern Manhattan, providing education, career, and supportive services to individuals, families, and communities. Its Youth After-School Academy and school-based youth programs provide services through community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the MSE Program Director, the Student Pantry Intern supports daily operations of the school-based pantry at P.S. 18 – Park Terrace and helps provide food resources to students and families. The intern assists with organizing and stocking the pantry, inventory, food and supply orders, recordkeeping, and family distributions. The role is part of the Middle School Programs team and involves working collaboratively, following ESH policies and procedures, maintaining a professional environment, and providing respectful support to students and families. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and interacts with program leadership and designated ESH staff. This is a part-time internship scheduled Monday through Friday for up to 20 hours per week, aligned with pantry and program needs. Workdays and hours may be adjusted based on operational needs, with notice whenever possible. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and/or screenings.

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.
Positive and respectful interactions 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 other items weighing up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation available where 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 communicate low-stock or needed items to the Program Director or designated staff.
Assist with preparing food and supply orders under the direction of program staff.
Maintain accurate pantry sign-in/sign-out records and other required documentation.
Assist with preparing food and supplies for family distributions.
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 food safety, health, safety, confidentiality, and other applicable policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively 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.