Operations Intern

At Food Bank For New York City, our greatest asset is our people. Our dedicated team, known proudly as “Food Bankers” represents a diverse community united by a shared mission: To empower every New Yorker to achieve food security for good. We’re a collaborative, driven, and passionate team dedicated to social impact. If you’re energized by purpose-driven work and a values-led culture, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

The Operations Intern works within the Operations department. This department is responsible for the receiving and distribution of our products while also maintaining a clean and safe work environment. To support these tasks, this position will:

• Learn the overall cycle of the Food banking process
• Work daily with the Warehouse and Transportation teams to learn Operation processes
• Learning correlations between Warehouse Operations and Transportation
• Assist Operations teams with data analytics to help implement more efficient processes for our operations
• Assist in AIB audit preparations to maintain and organize documentation
  
  

Skills

• Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity
• Basic computer skills; typing, data entry, Outlook, Microsoft Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow safety protocols
  
  

Benefits

• Completion of a project that will impact on the work being done at The Food Bank for New York City.
• Time with senior executives at intern specific fireside chats
• Presentation skills, present your completed project(s) to The Food Bank stakeholders
• Knowledge of food systems, food safety, and food sustainability
• Experience working in the non-profit space.
• Networking opportunity with professionals in the field