CRISTO REY COMMUNITY CENTER is Hiring a Pantry Intern Unpaid Near Lansing, MI
Position
The Pantry Aide will assist the Community Services Manager with tasks pertaining to the food pantry, community kitchen, personal needs program, and clothing closet.
Responsibilities
Assist in all tasks related to the food pantry, including but not limited to: scheduling food pantry appointments, leading clients through the pantry, unloading inventory from CRCC vehicles, reviewing inventory, stocking shelves, organizing the pantry, and helping to maintain a clean and safe environment
Assist in all tasks related to the personal needs program, including but not limited to assisting clients with walk-in personal needs appointments, assembling personal-needs kits, stocking shelves, and organizing inventory
Assist in all tasks related to the clothing closet, including but not limited to: scheduling appointments, explaining the process and rules, showing clients where sizes are located, as well as monitoring and organizing inventory
Assist in calculating direct access program statistics
Assist in processing food pantry and personal needs program paperwork
Assist in Community Outreach to redirect donations that Cristo Rey Community Center cannot use due to quantity or amount
Assist with the community kitchen when staffing and volunteering gaps happen, including but not limited to: preparing food, serving food, cleaning and organizing kitchen pantry and freezers, and reviewing inventory
Any additional reasonable request deemed necessary by management
Qualifications
“People person” willing to serve community members in vulnerable situations, including but not limited to individuals who are homeless, refugees, and immigrants
Motivated self-starter with a high level of integrity
Preferably bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, French, and/or Swahili
Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Accurate and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record