The Food Insecurity Assistant at Merrimack Valley YMCA is responsible for all duties, as communicated by Director, pertaining to our Food Insecurity programs. Under the supervision of the Director of Food Insecurity and Community Engagement, all employees maintain a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. This role supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

• Follows the leadership of the Director of Food Insecurity & Community Engagement
• Performs all duties in our Food Pantry and Mobile Pantry, including stacking shelves, making pantry bags, distributing meals and pantry items to the community, and keeping a clean work environment that is compliant by USDA standards
• Complete YMCA Driver training/certification to become a cleared driver of our Mobile Food Pantry vehicles
• Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y and off premises, contributing to serving the community.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers and community members
• Report all accidents/unusual incidents immediately and assists with necessary documentation
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor, remain flexible
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Bilingual preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as a team player
• Demonstrated maturity, punctuality and follow-through. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills

Work Enviroment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.