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 in 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 deliver 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 I.S. 190 in the Bronx and helps provide food resources to students and families. The role includes pantry organization, inventory, stocking, food and supply orders, documentation, and preparation for family distributions. The intern works collaboratively with the Middle School Programs team, follows ESH policies and procedures, and provides respectful support to students and families. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and interacts with program leadership and designated ESH staff.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with the 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 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 food safety, health, safety, and confidentiality 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.