Job Title: Food Pantry Assistant
Report to: Food Pantry Manager
We Are: Bucks County Housing Group is a private, non-profit social service organization that works to eliminate food and housing insecurity by providing a wide range of food, housing, and related social services to homeless and low-medium income families. Primarily, we aim to assist families in attaining stable, permanent housing and financial security. In addition, we’ve been providing the community with free food at as part of our pantry program, partnering with other non-profits, small businesses, church organizations and food distributors.
About the Role:
- Assist in all steps of weekly food distributions at our Penndel, PA pantry; including ordering, stocking, storing, cleaning, set-up, break-down, pick-ups, etc.
- Help with data collection and final reporting
- Help provide information and support to external constituents and volunteers
- Uphold the Bucks County Housing Group’s mission by interacting thoughtfully and respectfully with pantry patrons and volunteers.
Who You Are:
- Interested in hunger and poverty issues, community education and building stronger, food secure communities
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and ages, including kids and teens
- Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and comfortability using new technology as needed
- Organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently, with or without supervision
- Ability to collaborate and work well with diverse groups of people
- Have personal transportation
And You'll Love this Position if:
- You are by nature a quick learner, detail oriented and have super organizational skills;
- You have experience and enjoy helping others in and around your community.
Additional requirements to note:
- Routinely required to lift 25-50 lbs.
- Some local travel
- Must pass State and FBI background check
- Valid Driver's License
Expectations:
Buck County Housing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bucks County Housing Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Bucks County Housing Group expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bucks County Housing Group employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
