Jewish Family Service Food Security Assistant
Jewish Family Service strengthens lives and enhances our diverse community by providing exceptional and transformational human services.
Job Description/Duties
This position will work in conjunction with the JFS Program Assistant to keep the agency’s Food Security Program operating effectively and efficiently. Activities include: food procurement and rescue, food distribution, analyzation of usage data, and communication with clients and volunteers.
- Assist with grocery packing for home delivery clients
- Assist on open pantry days (Wednesday afternoons)
- Track and report pantry inventory as needed
- Collaborate with care managers of the agency regarding client’s grocery needs
- Assist with on-site garden, as needed, and;
- Research local food security innovations.
Education Major/Career Interests
Social Work, Food Systems, Psychology, Human Services
Recommended Skills
Advanced interpersonal skills, basic math and ability to multi-task successfully. Also helpful: background in retail or time spent playing tetris.
Must be able to bend, lift, and carry as well as stand or sit for long periods of time. Attire is business causal. Must wear a closed toe shoe and shirt sleeve daily. No crocs.