What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Access Associate & Driver position at Bounty & Soul?
Bounty & Soul is seeking an energetic, team-oriented Community Food Distribution Driver & Associate to help connect our community with fresh, healthy food.
This is a fast-paced, physically active, and community-facing role that combines food distribution, warehouse operations, event support, and vehicle operation. Team members work both behind the scenes in our food hub and directly in the community through mobile food distribution events and Farmers Market Truck programs.
The ideal candidate enjoys meaningful hands-on work, values teamwork and community connection, and is comfortable with physically demanding tasks in a dynamic environment. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a visible impact while staying active throughout the workday.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Paid time off
Culture
Bounty & Soul is an innovative grass-roots community-based organization working to advance food and health equity by giving everyone a fair opportunity to eat well, live healthily, and thrive. We provide consistent access to nourishing food, health & wellbeing education, and a supportive community. We are an energetic, passionate, and committed team with more than 550 volunteers that we rely on for the successful implementation of our work.
Responsibilities
Community Food Distribution & Engagement
Vehicle and Equipment Responsibilities
Requirements
US Driver's License
Lift up to 50 pounds
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bounty & Soul provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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This is a fast-paced, physically active, and community-facing role that combines food distribution, warehouse operations, event support, and vehicle operation. Team members work both behind the scenes in our food hub and directly in the community through mobile food distribution events and Farmers Market Truck programs.
The ideal candidate enjoys meaningful hands-on work, values teamwork and community connection, and is comfortable with physically demanding tasks in a dynamic environment. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a visible impact while staying active throughout the workday.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Paid time off
Culture
Bounty & Soul is an innovative grass-roots community-based organization working to advance food and health equity by giving everyone a fair opportunity to eat well, live healthily, and thrive. We provide consistent access to nourishing food, health & wellbeing education, and a supportive community. We are an energetic, passionate, and committed team with more than 550 volunteers that we rely on for the successful implementation of our work.
Responsibilities
Community Food Distribution & Engagement
- Support and lead community Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events
- Create healthy, collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations.
- Ensure the collection of participation data at Farmers Market Truck events and other food distribution events.
Vehicle and Equipment Responsibilities
- Safely operate company vehicles ranging from pickup trucks to refrigerated box trucks over 25 feet in length
- Transport food and supplies to distribution sites throughout the region
- Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and responsibly
- Help maintain the cleanliness and care of company vehicles and equipment
- Cross-function with the Farmers Alliance™ team in food sourcing and distribution
- Set up and display of food at in-person markets, implementing Bounty & Soul market guidelines and adhering to standards set forth by the Director of Food and Farms
- Load, unload, sort, rotate, and store fresh produce and donated food
- Support food quality, inventory, and organization processes
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically active environment
- Ability to lift, carry, load, and move food and equipment throughout the workday
- Strong communication and community engagement skills
- Commitment to treating all community members with dignity, compassion, and respect
- Safe driving record and comfort driving larger vehicles
- Flexibility and willingness to support different operational needs as they arise
Requirements
US Driver's License
Lift up to 50 pounds
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bounty & Soul provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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