Operations Assistant
Part-time 29hrs/week, nonexempt
Grand Junction, CO
The Organization:
The mission of the Community Food Bank of Grand Junction (CFB) is to advance community health and economic stability in Mesa County by boosting nutritious food access and addressing root causes of food insecurity.
CFB is an independent nonprofit organization serving the Grand Valley community for 45 years. Hunger relief programs include an in-person client choice food pantry open every M/T/Th from 12:30 - 5:30pm, and a home delivery program providing food boxes to community members with limited access to transportation. We are looking for a reliable, and efficient individual with strong integrity and ability to work with others to join our team!
Responsibilities:
Operations Support
- Available for food pantry operations support Monday - Thursday 11am - 6pm.
- Ensure fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, bread, freezers, and coolers stay stocked during pantry hours using the first in first out method.
- Assist with volunteer support, client services, procurement pick-ups and deliveries, and warehouse duties as needed.
- Help CFB staff and volunteers with additional shift tasks (food sorting, inventory, organization, cleaning etc.)
- Help ensure the warehouse stays clean and organized throughout the shift and take responsibility for deep cleaning/organizing tasks as determined by organizational leadership and supervisor.
- Assist with food recovery and mobile market operations as needed.
- Assist with administrative or volunteer group tasks as assigned.
- Other job duties as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Integrity, reliability, willingness to learn
- Good communication and listening skills
- Coachable, able to follow directions as things change on a frequent basis
- Self-starter with good work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operations environment
- Passion and commitment to anti-hunger work and organizational mission
- Ability to work with a wide variety of clients, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English qualified for differential pay if utilized during client services on a regular basis
Physical & Job Requirements:
- Lifting of up to 35 - 40 lbs regularly.
- Frequent standing and/or sitting for hours at a time.
- Ability to use basic warehouse equipment (pallet jack, dolly etc.)
- Work indoors in warehouse
- Tobacco, vape, and drug free work environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles
Pay Range & Benefits:
- $15 - 18/hr depending on experience & performance
- Paid holidays, flexible PTO, FAMLI medical leave insurance, SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match after one year of employment, and seasonal farm share. Strong potential for professional development and growth within the organization.
Interviews will be held the week of 7/13. Estimated start date of 7/27. Please send resume and brief interest letter to: [email protected]
The Community Food Bank takes our commitment to equity seriously. Candidates with lived experience and those from historically disadvantaged populations are highly encouraged to apply!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
