Park-it Market Associate

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

West Valley Community Services is a nonprofit organization that has been providing safety net services to low income and homeless individuals and families in the west valley region of Santa Clara County for more than 48 years. The mission of West Valley Community Services is to unite the community to fight hunger and homeless. Our work is guided by the vision of a community where every person has food on the table and every person has a roof over their head.

West Valley Community Services is currently hiring a Park-It Market Associate who is responsible for supporting all Park-It Market/Mobile Food Pantry operations under the supervision of the Manager of Mobile Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Park-It Market operations at multiple off-site locations, including setup, breakdown, restocking, inventory management, cleaning, client engagement, and general administrative support.
• Safely drive and operate Park-It Market vehicles after completing the required training and meeting agency driving standards.
• Oversee the loading, unloading, and distribution of food and supplies at mobile market sites.
• Lead the setup and takedown of equipment, including tables, chairs, computers, tablets, and weighing scales.
• Ensure mobile units are adequately stocked and prepared to meet demand at each site.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment within and around Park-It Market vehicles, adhering to food safety regulations.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns to the Operations Department.
• Support client intake processes and assist with data entry, reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Assist with TAP bus pass distribution and ensure proper documentation.
• Train, supervise, and delegate tasks to volunteers to ensure effective and respectful service delivery.
• Assist with donation pickups and accurately record weights and inventory details.

Qualifications:

• Experience with driving large vehicles up to 40 ft (additional training will be provided).
• Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record with no driving restrictions.
• Having an insured automobile is preferred.
• Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive physical labor; Ability to safely lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and/or with language barriers. Being bilingual is highly desirable.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in individual and group settings.
• Ability to embrace WVCS’ mission to provide basic human needs with respect, compassion, and in a dignified environment.
• Basic Computer Skills (Examples: Google Workspace, Salesforce)

Compensation and Benefits:

• NA

Salary:

• $23.98-$24.95/hour ($49,898-$51,896/year)

Job Type:

• Temporary, Full-time, non-exempt

Schedule:

• approx 40 hr/week
• Day shift
• In-person, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

At West Valley Community Services, diversity is one of our core values. We engage with a diverse community of clients, staff, volunteers, and donors, and believe diversity makes us stronger. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all identities to apply.

West Valley Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit the following via email to HR [Please indicate “Position title” in the subject line of the email]

• Letter of interest
• Resumé

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.98 - $24.95 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,898 - $51,896