This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact in the community this summer for someone who enjoys working with people, values community service, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. As a program assistant, you’ll be on the front lines of mobile and school pantry distributions welcoming neighbors, supporting food distribution, and helping create a respectful, efficient, and positive experience for everyone we serve.
Join one of the largest and most respected nonprofit organizations in Southwest Florida; selected the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and acknowledged nationally as an industry thought leader. All Faiths Food Bank has been selected as one of the Best Companies to Work for three consecutive yearsby Florida Trend Magazine and received the 2025 Top Workplaces Award by Sarasota Herald Tribune.
All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) works not only to fight hunger today but also strives to end hunger - forever - by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve self-sufficiency.
What You’ll Do
Support Food Distributions
- Welcome and assist neighbors during mobile and school pantry events
- Help with registration and check-in using tablets and digital systems
- Collect and verify basic household information with confidentiality and care
- Answer questions and guide participants through the distribution process
- Assist with packing and distributing food or directing traffic as needed
Community Outreach & Program Support
- Distribute door hangers and outreach materials in Sarasota County neighborhoods
- Set up and remove signage to guide participants to distribution sites
- Deliver promotional materials to schools, partners, and community organizations
- Prepare materials for outreach events and activities
- Collect participant feedback through surveys to improve services
- Support additional events and program activities as needed
What You Bring
- A genuine commitment to serving the community and helping others
- Strong interpersonal skills with empathy and respect for diverse populations
- Comfort using technology (tablets, basic software, data entry)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Flexibility and willingness to assist where needed
Qualifications
- At least one year experience in community work, non-profits, health care, or related field in Sarasota County
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Bilingual required (Spanish preferred); Creole, Ukrainian, Portuguese
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Must show proof of valid auto insurance. Must meet underwriting requirements to drive fleet vehicles or personal vehicles for business purposes
Schedule
- Part-time, seasonal role (May 11 – September 11)
- Up to 20 hours per week
- Typical shifts: afternoons to evenings (approximately 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
- Availability for up to two Saturdays per month
Working Conditions
- Outdoor work with exposure to heat and weather conditions
- Frequent standing for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Work in active, sometimes noisy environments
Our Mission, Values, Strategic Goals:
Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.
Values: Respectful, Transparent, Excel, Responsible, Innovative, Collaborative
Strategic Goals:
- Understand Our Neighbors’ Experience with Hunger
- Address Hunger from Our Neighbors’ Perspective
- Advance Our Neighbors’ Economic Mobility by Ending Hunger
- Help All Our Neighbors Recognize that Hunger is Next Door
Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies: AFFB does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through our website, application process, or directly to any employee. AFFB will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company.
We commit to providing policies, systems, and a culture where our staff and those we serve will be afforded equitable access and opportunities to reach their full potential and feel valued, respected, and supported.
To learn more about All Faiths, please go to our website: https://allfaithsfoodbank.org/
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you bilingual and what languages do you speak?
- What interests you MOST about this position?
- Are you currently, or have you ever been, an employee of AFFB? If so, when and in what capacity?
- Are any of your relatives, household members employees at AFFB? Please explain. (this includes those individuals with whom you have a close relationship)
- What is your expected/required compensation for this role?
- Do you have a clean driving record within the past three years? Must meet underwriting requirements to drive fleet vehicles or personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Do you have three years of driving experience?
- Do you agree to the schedule of May 11th to September 11th, afternoons to evenings (2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.), and two Saturdays per month?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- community engagement: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Required)
Location:
- Sarasota, FL 34240 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sarasota, FL 34240 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
