Bilingual Food Market Assistant (Karen/Karenni)

Come work for Keystone to support our mission of strengthening the capacity of individuals and families to improve their quality of life. Keystone employees enjoy: A Flexible Workplace Great Work Culture Comprehensive job related training Growth Opportunities Full Time employees at Keystone are offered a full slate of Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts and Health Savings Accounts. Benefit eligible employees also receive Sick and Vacation Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Employer paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts and 403B matching. Title: Bilingual Food Market Assistant (Karen/Karenni) Status: Regular, Full-Time Classification: Exempt Reporting Relationship: Food Market Supervisor Program/Department: Basic Needs Supervision: Volunteers Salary Range: $41,000 - $43,000/annually Position Description: A Bilingual Food Market Assistant supports the daily operations of the Keystone food market and Basic Needs Program. This position will work out of our new Keystone Food Center located in the Midway area of Saint Paul. The anticipated hours for this position will be from 9am – 5:30pm and also requires working a Wednesday shift from 11am – 7:30pm as scheduled. Essential Functions: 40% Participant Service Greet participants and guide them through shopping process Assist with food market line management Complete participant intake interviews Assist participants with limited English throughout intake and shopping process Manage flow of participants to ensure safe and efficient service Provide respectful customer service 35% Data tracking Enter participant and service information into database Ensure accurate and timely data entry 10% Food market operations Assist with receiving deliveries, unpack and stock food market inventory Greet donors and receive donations 10% General Basic Needs program support Assist with daily operations of Basic Needs program Assist with volunteer task assignment including training and supervision Assist with special projects 5% Perform other duties or projects as assigned Qualification Requirements Fluent in Karen Communication (Oral and Written) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds Organizational skills, attention to detail Computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Qualification Preferences High School diploma or equivalent Prior database experience Knowledge of community resources Reliable transportation and MN driver’s license Physical Requirements Able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height and to bend and twist while lifting Frequent sitting, frequent standing Computer work, telephone calls Lifting, carrying reaching, pushing, pulling Occasional work outdoors in inclement weather Mental Requirements Written and oral communication skills, communicating with the public Problem solving, decision making Exercise professional conduct Easily adapt to change, capacity to handle multiple priorities Ability to handle frequent interruptions Possess good people and listening skills, conflict management Equipment Used Able to use Microsoft suite software, telephone, calculator, 2- and 4-wheeled carts The above statements are not intended to encompass all the functions and qualifications of this position. Rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EEO/AA EMPLOYER

Salary : $40,000 - $43,000