Job Details
Job Location
518 BUSHWICK AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Community Foods and Nutrition Programs, the Assistant Program Associate will support RiseBoro Community Partnership's Wellness Rising program initiative that helps educate individuals on how food impacts health and well-being. The Assistant Program Associate is responsible for helping to ensure projects are organized and executed successfully. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
General Responsibilities

• Obtain and provide client referrals for a Community Health Worker as needed/requested
• Assist the Food Pantry Manager with collecting and entering client data into the referral database
• Assist in maintaining an accurate and organized inventory; ordering and receiving supplies and materials for all program areas
• Other related duties as required by the Supervisor

Heath and H o spitals (H&H) Fresh Program

• Attend various community locations for cooking sessions and assist in transporting all cooking materials and food supplies to designated cooking areas
• Assist with the cooking area set upand breakdown
• Prepare designated cooking areas with required ingredients and equipment; ensure food is washed and the area is sanitized and organized before the class
• Research health topics for inclusion in a health and nutrition presentation that will be developed

Food Pantry

• Monitor and track all incoming and outgoing pantry items
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of donated foods when needed
• Conduct weekly inspections of food items for freshness and their expiration dates to ensure they are within the appropriate timeframe for use
• Provide timely responses to pantry requests as they come
• Meet with Food Pantry clients and connect them to SNAP benefits, meals on wheels programs, food pantries closer to their homes

COMPETENCIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present professionally and represent RiseBoro positively in the community
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Genuine interest in improving community health
• Bilingual English/Spanish/ Cantonese speaker preferred

• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule; work adjusted hours; weekend and evening schedule availability may be required
• Ability to travel to and from designated community program-related sites as needed
• Ability to problem-solve and think critically
• Ability to work under pressure and with a wide variety of people

• A self-starter with a positive attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Intermediate level computer proficiency using standard Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly MSWord, Outlook, and Excel
• Commitment to RiseBoro's mission, vision, and values
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e. people of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.