Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger is seeking an Operations Associate to join our team.

At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Supervisor: Senior Director of Operations

Starting Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000

The Role: The Operations Associate will join the People and Operations team to help ensure our staff can do their best work both in the office and remote, at a Best Places to Work company. The Operations Associate is responsible for ensuring that the Project Bread office runs smoothly and efficiently while also providing administrative support to the People & Operations leadership team. The ideal candidate for this role thrives on supporting others, excels in problem-solving, and is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, collaborative, efficient, mission-focused workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Office Operations and Admin Support:
• Maintain general office operations, including ordering and maintaining office supplies.Receiving and processing mail and depositing checks.
• Coordinate office improvement projects and general property management, in coordination with property management company
• Coordinate in-office events.
• Support new hire onboarding and offboarding processes.
• IT Coordination:
• Act as liaison with IT service provider.
• Serve as primary staff contact for basic troubleshooting of office equipment including printers, in-office IT equipment, and video conferencing equipment.
• Manage technology inventory and company phone system.
• Administrative support to the People and Operations leadership including special assignments as directed by the COO and the Sr. Director of Operations.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Support the annual Walk for Hunger, including working as event staff the weekend of the Walk (first weekend in May), and attending pre-Walk events as assigned.
• Participate in organization-wide events and meetings.
• Act to promote, sustain, and grow Project Bread's positive, productive, and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications:

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

• Prior office, administrative, event planning, or related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to interact positively with all employees, constituents, vendors, etc.
• Strong IT and problem-solving skills including proficiency and general comfort in a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Office, Asana, and other platforms.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information. 
• Project management experience with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and willingness to pitch in as needed, while maintaining the ability to work independently. 

Additional Requirements

• Working Location: All employees are currently working a hybrid remote and in-office model. The Operations Associate will need to be present in the East Boston office 3 days per week, typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
• Physical Requirements: This position requires mobility, including moving and lifting items weighing up 25 pounds, such as deliveries, tech equipment, or office equipment. 
• COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: For the safety and protection of Project Bread Staff & Constituents we do have a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated per the CDC definition. Accommodation requests will be considered through our normal request process.

Benefits

Benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with match after one year, life and long-term disability, contributions to commuting costs and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.

How to Apply 

Please apply here by completing our application form and uploading your resume and cover letter in MS Word or Pdf format.

Review of applications will begin July 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at jobs@projectbread.org if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.