Food Access Warehouse Assistant - Faribault
Organization: Community Action Center (CAC) is a community-based, non-profit, human services
organization that provides and advocates for the basic needs of people and families throughout Rice
County. Its programs create a robust safety net for low-income families and include food access,
housing, employment services, clothing, emergency assistance, youth services, transportation, health
care assistance, and more.

CAC provides drop-in resource centers where immediate response and support are available, and its
thriving and abundant food shelves serve fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food to thousands of
households each year. CAC also administers multiple housing services spanning from emergency
shelter to permanent supportive housing, including ongoing case management with tenants. CAC’s
Recovery Support program helps individuals who are currently using or in recovery from substance use
disorder. Partnerships with local employers allow CAC to connect individuals to job opportunities and
enhance job skills, and CAC’s retail clothing store provides the entire community with access to
affordable clothing.

Mission & Values: CAC’s mission is to promote a healthy, caring, and just community for all people through
resources, advocacy, and volunteer effort. To that end, CAC strives to be a trauma-responsive organization,
providing services that embody the idea that people can adapt, heal, and even grow from traumatic
experiences. Recognizing the effects that trauma has on individuals, families, and our society as a whole,
CAC aims to reduce the impact of trauma on the lives that the organization touches by helping individuals to
feel safe, connected and in control—over the course of many interpersonal interactions and in a variety of
welcoming settings. Responding to the community in a trauma-responsive way is critical to the success of this
position and to the mission of the CAC.

CAC’s resources and staff are integral parts of their communities and include partnerships with schools,
businesses, faith communities, and other organizations. This extensive local network allows CAC to pursue
community-engaged solutions, prioritize partnerships, and collaborate with thousands of volunteers. Currently,
we are looking for a Food Access Warehouse Assistant to help support the community-responsive work of
CAC.

Job Title: Food Access Warehouse Assistant
Reports to: Food Access Program Director
Primary Location: Faribault
FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt
Compensation: $18-$20/hr
Hour Status: 20 hours, including occasional evenings. Must be available during main
receiving times on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Job Summary: The Food Access Warehouse Assistant is a physical, logistical role supporting
CAC’s food access work. The Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for receiving deliveries, tracking
inventory, stocking shelves, and providing other logistical support in close collaboration with other
members of the Food Access Team.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
Warehouse Logistics:

• Collaborate closely with the Food Access Team, volunteers, and other CAC staff to

• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space
• Track inventory and assist with stock replenishment
• Identify opportunities to improve the organization, safety, and efficiency of the

warehouse

• Food Program Support:

• Support the home delivery program, food rescue and mobile distributions, using the CAC

civil rights training, follow all safety procedures and communicate appropriately

General Responsibilities:
Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission: “To promote a healthy, caring and just

community for all people through resources, advocacy and volunteer effort.”
Employ trauma-responsive, person-centered care practices to create a safe and healing space,

trainings

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is based in a blended warehouse/retail environment with exposure to computers,

to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, kneel, use hands to write, use computers and lift up to 40 lbs.
and is expected to practice safe lifting techniques and conform to safe warehouse practices.

Qualifications: CAC is committed to finding the right person for the position. Ideal candidates will
possess many of the following qualities:

Compensation: This position is designed as a part-time 20-hour/week, non-exempt
position. Starting hourly wage will depend on experience and qualifications, with a starting
range of $18-$20/hour plus benefits (including a health care stipend). Occasional evening hours
may be required. CAC offers flexible work arrangements, professional development
opportunities, and a chance to creatively build and implement innovative ideas.

Equal Opportunity: CAC is an equal opportunity organization. CAC believes that the most
efficient and effective workplaces include employees from diverse backgrounds. We strive to create
a work environment where all employees and individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, public assistance status or veteran status, can succeed and make an impact in the
community.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Application and Hiring Process: CAC will be interviewing on a rolling basis until the position is
filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references to employment@communityactioncenter.org. Inquiries and questions can be sent to this
same e-mail address or by contacting CAC’s Food Access Program Director, Michael Pursell, at
pursell.michael@communityactioncenter.org or 507-350-2371.