Food Programs Street Outreach and Shelter Meal Specialist

Preble Street is seeking a full-time Food Programs Street Outreach and Shelter Meal Specialist to work with the Food Programs team at the Food Security Hub. The Specialist will be responsible for transport of meals and work with Preble Street colleagues and community partners to ensure that vulnerable Portland individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness have access to warm, nutritious meals daily.

The Specialist will continue that food support of people experiencing homelessness within shelters by being part of the Food Programs team responsible for serving meals, conducting product inventory, and maintaining clean kitchens and serving areas. While meeting the health and nutrition needs of clients, the specialist will participate in meal program coverage, collaborate with colleagues and partners to provide a positive meal experiences for people who are experiencing homelessness.

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Saturday – Wednesday or Sunday -Thursday. 10:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study, or comparable combination of education and relevant street outreach experience and commercial or institutional foodservice, or other culinary experience will be considered.

Specific qualifications include alignment with Preble Street’s mission; positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to providing low-barrier services; strong organizational and communication skills, and experience working in a team setting with a diverse population; demonstrated skills in outreaching individuals in a variety of environments; effective crisis intervention skills; availability to work weekends and consistent, reliable attendance at work as scheduled; and ability to drive a small cargo truck with a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $23.93/hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, required) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty. Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.

Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.