Food Pantry Assistant - 4924
27 days ago
New York
Job Description BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. Join a community-driven team supporting individuals and families in accessing public benefits, resources, and information. As a team member, you'll help guide clients through essential services that improve economic stability and well-being. Your work will make a meaningful impact across programs focused on health, housing, social services, and more. Be part of a team creating real change in the Bronx community. RESPONSIBILITIES • Be able to travel between multiple Food Pantry sites to assist with distribution., • Provide general outreach and promotion for program (outdoor and indoor), • Provide office support including: clerical, filing, faxing, scanning, typing, photocopying and sorting mail, • Answer telephones and offer other office support, when necessary, • Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a weekly basis or as determined, • Perform additional duties as assigned Program Specific Responsibilities • Support strategies for community outreach and recruitment, • Become knowledgeable of every component and service offered by the CMCC Food Pantry, • Provide assistance with all Food Pantry activities, such as, lifting boxes, sorting food, assisting with inventory management, and crowd control, • Complete data entry for Food Pantry clients, • Greet clients and schedule appointments for them to receive services, • Create and distribute informational materials and fliers in targeted (and other) communities in the Bronx to promote services, events, and other special functions, • Refer clients to an appropriate program for enrollment services, • Perform data entry work, • Perform other duties as necessary QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent, • Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, iPad, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment, • Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Bengali, Spanish or French is preferred, • Driver’s License preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods., • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds., • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, or climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork., • Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents., • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation., • Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact .
141-26 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, Queens, 11354, New York
