MOBILE FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANT
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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Bridgeton, NJ, US
Summary
The assistant will help coordinate the mobile food distribution program by stocking trailers and distributing food at various community sites. They are also responsible for organizing incoming donations and maintaining a clean, orderly work environment.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Gleaning S27 - Bridgeton, NJ, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00Hourly,
JOB FUNCTION:
Work with the Director and the Coordinator to perform duties essential for the effective operation of the Mobile Food Distribution Program. This program will be based in Bridgeton and will travel to numerous sites in Cumberland and Gloucester County to distribute food on a regular schedule.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist the Coordinator with food collection and distribution.
Stock and organize mobile pantry trailer with food products. Unload as necessary after distribution events.
Help to sort, organize, and pack incoming food donations.
Assist clients as needed during distribution events.
Ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Routine upkeep and maintenance of work areas to ensure a clean and orderly work environment.
Assist with intake of new clients as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school Diploma.
Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to interact with the public courteously and relate positively to both clients and staff.
Ability to speak both Spanish and English strongly preferred.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Qualifications:
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Johnston, Rhode Island
Tri-County Community Action Agency is a private, non-profit organization providing a broad range of services to the most vulnerable populations living in the northwestern region of Providence County, Washington and Kent Counties. The Tri-County CAA provides over 34,000 individuals and families with many services and programs, in addition to our Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) which provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. This unique corporate structure positions Tri-County CAA to better understand and fully address the social determinants of health affecting our patient population. Programs provided by Tri-County CAA include, but are not limited to, Head Start and Early Head Start, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Senior and Disabled Adult Services, Adult Education, Employment and Training programs, Summer Youth Employment, State Opioid Response (SOR) programs, Regional Substance Abuse Task Force Coalition, Juvenile Justice Hearing Boards, Family Care Community Partnership, Emergency Food and Shelter, Emergency Services, EITC and Financial Literacy, and WIC nutrition assistance.
Tri-County CAA strives to empower and create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and families in our community to become socially and economically self-sufficient through integrated social, educational, health, prevention, and other basic needs services. Our vision for the communities we serve is that all residents are healthy and happy; that there is equitable access to healthcare and support services, and that there is less poverty and stigma associated with those who are struggling economically.
Founded
1965
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Johnston, Rhode Island
