SAVES Food Bank Aide & Volunteer Support

City of Palmdale, CA; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Palmdale, CA is seeking an entry-level SAVES Assistant to support daily operations of the SAVES food bank. The role involves helping with distributions, inventory, volunteers, and community events in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable and team-oriented with strong customer service and communication skills. The position requires physical activity and outdoor work, with supervision of part-time staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
• One year of social service experience preferred.
• Experience in a food bank environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist SAVES program by giving clients access to food, transportation and shelter.
• Handle client activities: receiving/storing food, helping with program applications, distributing food to participants.
• Screen and refer clients to other services as appropriate.
• Perform clerical duties: typing, filing, records, and answering phones.
• Compile and tabulate activity statistics; prepare routine reports.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Volunteer supervision

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Palmdale, CA is seeking an entry-level SAVES Assistant to support daily operations of the SAVES food bank. The role involves helping with distributions, inventory, volunteers, and community events in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are dependable and team-oriented with strong customer service and communication skills. The position requires physical activity and outdoor work, with supervision of part-time staff and volunteers.