Food Justice & Community Programs Assistant

Interna Furniture Design Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverdale Neighborhood House, Inc. (RNH) seeks a part-time Food Systems Assistant to support weekly produce distributions, education programs, and community outreach.

You will work closely with the Food Systems Manager and volunteers to coordinate operations, track impact, and help develop new community-led programming. The role requires a can-do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to food justice and equity in the Northwest Bronx.

Qualifications

• Experience with mutual aid, food distributions, or other organizing experience.
• Interest in community building, cooking, and food justice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Proficiency in Google Workplace (Docs & Sheets)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful Background Check and State Central Registry clearances required

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly Tuesday produce distributions including set-up, break-down, volunteer management, customer service and program development to foster communityconnections
• Support food systems operations through tasks like participant outreach (e.g. emails and calls), inventorying, ensuring upkeep of spaces & organizational systems
• Support monitoring of quantitative and qualitative impact of food programs by maintaining database and facilitating participant feedback
• Provide support at events such as community cafe, cook day, and the monthly food pantry
• Assist with the maintenance of The Neighborhood Fridge through cleaning, food procurement, and daily operations and organization
• Help facilitate food justice programs at existing events such as food distributions and in collaboration with existing RNH programs serving ages 3 years and up
• Support the farm stand with staffing and community outreach
• Collaborate with Food Systems Manager, volunteers and other staff to develop and implement new programming to expand food justice and RNH's mission

Skills

Mutual aid experience

Community building

Interpersonal skills

Google Workspace proficiency

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Riverdale Neighborhood House, Inc. (RNH) seeks a part-time Food Systems Assistant to support weekly produce distributions, education programs, and community outreach.

You will work closely with the Food Systems Manager and volunteers to coordinate operations, track impact, and help develop new community-led programming. The role requires a can-do attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to food justice and equity in the Northwest Bronx.