Pantry Outreach & Inventory Assistant

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks seeks a pantry support worker to travel between Food Pantry sites, assist with distribution, and promote program services. You will handle clerical tasks, respond to inquiries, and coordinate client scheduling.

Responsibilities include data entry, inventory management, and aiding with community outreach and recruitment in Bronx communities. Some site travel and lifting are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, email, voicemail, fax, and copier equipment.
• English required; Bengali, Spanish or French preferred.
• Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 tasks and mail handling.
• Answer telephones and offer other office support as needed.
• Meet with supervisor weekly or as directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Support strategies for community outreach and recruitment.
• Become knowledgeable of all Food Pantry services.
• Assist with Food Pantry activities such as lifting boxes, sorting food, inventory management, and crowd control.
• Complete data entry for all Food Pantry sites.
• Maintain inventory records with FIFO procedures.
• Greet clients and schedule appointments for services.
• Respond to inquiries about pantry services.
• Create and distribute informational materials in Bronx communities.
• Refer clients to enrollment programs.
• Travel within NYC boroughs for home visits as required.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma

Job description

BronxWorks seeks a pantry support worker to travel between Food Pantry sites, assist with distribution, and promote program services. You will handle clerical tasks, respond to inquiries, and coordinate client scheduling.

Responsibilities include data entry, inventory management, and aiding with community outreach and recruitment in Bronx communities. Some site travel and lifting are required.