Part-Time Food Justice Pantry Advocate

The Lower Eastside Girls Club of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Wellbeing and Happiness (CWBH) at the Lower East Side Girls Club in New York is seeking a part-time Food Justice Assistant to support food pantry and community outreach efforts. This role reports to the Food Justice Manager and involves hands-on food distribution and inventory tasks.

The position offers roughly 10 hours per week with a schedule including Tuesdays, 1pm-6pm, and emphasizes dignity, respect, and empowerment for clients and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food pantry, nonprofit, or community program.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with staff and volunteers.
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin is a plus.
• Experience with inventory management or food distribution is a plus.
• Food Handler or Food Protection certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the food pantry and Food Farmacy under the Food Justice Manager.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, shelving, stocking, organizing, and distributing food deliveries.
• Maintain accurate food inventory and organize pantry and storage spaces.
• Support pantry clients with respect, dignity, and discretion in a welcoming environment.
• Assist with pantry distribution including client check-in and bag preparation.
• Work with volunteers during stock maintenance, distribution, and cleanup.
• Help monitor food quality, storage conditions, expiration dates, and safety.
• Assist with data collection, record keeping, and tracking pantry participation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce food waste and improve efficiency.
• Support food justice programs and community events as needed.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Community

Food Justice

Organization

Time Management

Communication

Coordination

Problem Solving

Facilitation

Cooperation

Physical Capacity

Job description

The Center for Wellbeing and Happiness (CWBH) at the Lower East Side Girls Club in New York is seeking a part-time Food Justice Assistant to support food pantry and community outreach efforts. This role reports to the Food Justice Manager and involves hands-on food distribution and inventory tasks.

The position offers roughly 10 hours per week with a schedule including Tuesdays, 1pm-6pm, and emphasizes dignity, respect, and empowerment for clients and volunteers.