Program Assistant - Brooklyn - Mandarin - Cantonese - Fujianese Preferred - Food

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Assistant - Brooklyn.

In this role, the successful candidate As part of FHCs Healthy Food Initiative, the Program Assistant will help address food insecurity and improve access to healthy, nutritious food for individuals and families in Sunset Park, a vibrant neighborhood full of life and diversity. The Program Assistant will primarily support The Table Food Pantry, a client-choice pantry serving approximately 1,200 individuals each month with fresh produce and other nutritious foods, while also contributing to other community-based healthy food initiatives. Through this role, interns will gain hands-on experience supporting programs that connect patients and community members with the food and resources they need to support their health and well-being.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support pantry operations, including receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, restocking, setup, and cleanup.

• Assist clients with check-in, registration, client flow, and shopping during pantry service.

• Conduct client outreach and appointment reminders.

• Support the implementation and coordination of healthy food initiatives, including the Food is Medicine program and emergency food assistance for Emergency Department patients.

• Support data collection, tracking, and quality improvement initiatives by reviewing program data, identifying trends, and helping improve workflows, program efficiency, and client experience.

• Research and update information on local food resources and services.

• Assist with special events, outreach, and other Food Security projects.

• Provide respectful, culturally responsive service to all clients.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in community setting and passion for increasing access to healthy food.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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