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Food Distribution Specialist

Coney Island YMCA
Brooklyn, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2025
Salary: $17.17 Hourly
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Coney Island YMCA is seeking a Food Distribution Specialist who will play a critical role in supporting the overall operations of our YMCA Community Market/food distributions, including receiving shipments, organizing and sorting, and distribution. The Food Distribution Specialist will be responsible for providing a safe and clean environment for our community members when they arrive at the YMCA Community Shops and for ensuring all supplies are stored properly. In addition, they will support managing the day-to-day operations of the YMCA Community Shops and maintaining accurate program documentation and supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure proper and accurate receival of shipments.

  • Loading and unloading shipment and ensure all supplies are properly stored.

  • Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of other staff and community members at the YMCA shop.

  • Support the Coney Island YMCA with the day-to-day operations of the YMCA Community Shops.

  • Support with the distribution of food and supplies to community members.

  • Maintain accurate program documentation (invoices, delivery receipts, sign-in sheets, etc.).

  • Support community members with any questions on distribution days.

  • Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe.

  • Actively participate in all training sessions and designated meetings. Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.

  • Serve as a positive role model for community members.

  • Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the YMCA Community Shops to community members.

  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with community members.

  • Adhere to all Food Bank for New York City, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.


Desired Skills & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Minimum of six (6) months of customer service/hospitality experience.

  • Food distribution or other related distributions preferred.

  • Fluency in more than one language preferred.


Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Salary : $17

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