Food Pantry Program Assistant - Brooklyn

Family Health Center at NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn is seeking a Program Assistant to support The Table Food Pantry and the Healthy Food Initiative in Sunset Park. The role helps address food insecurity by assisting with client check-in, outreach, and coordination of nutrition programs for about 1,200 individuals monthly.

You will gain hands-on experience coordinating food distributions, data collection, and community services while engaging with diverse clients and partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in community setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support pantry operations, including receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, restocking, setup, and cleanup.
• Assist clients with check-in, registration, client flow, and shopping during pantry service.
• Conduct client outreach and appointment reminders.
• Support data collection, tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Research and update information on local food resources and services.
• Assist with special events, outreach, and other Food Security projects.
• Provide respectful, culturally responsive service to all clients.

Skills

Communication with all levels

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn is seeking a Program Assistant to support The Table Food Pantry and the Healthy Food Initiative in Sunset Park. The role helps address food insecurity by assisting with client check-in, outreach, and coordination of nutrition programs for about 1,200 individuals monthly.

You will gain hands-on experience coordinating food distributions, data collection, and community services while engaging with diverse clients and partners.