Food Access Programs Specialist

TO APPLY: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND RESUME TO CAREERS@WSCSBUFFALO.ORG BY MARCH 17, 2025.

Application can be downloaded at wscsbuffalo.org/about/careers.

A completed application is required to be considered for this position.

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Job Title: Food Access Programs Specialist

Department: Food Access Programs

Reports to: Senior Manager of Food Access Programs

Supervises: N/A

Status: Full-time,Non-Exempt Hourly

Salary Range: $18-$20/hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Food Access Programs Specialist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for expanding food access for qualifying community members. This role will involve obtaining food, packing, and delivering boxes which are nutritionally specific to clients.

Essential Functions:

Procurement

· Procure food and supplies to fulfill food access program requirements.

· Accept all food deliveries while adhering to proper temperature control and stock rotation.

· Develop and maintain positive relationships and clear communication with vendors and suppliers.

Fulfillment

· Build food boxes for eligible customers using specific nutritional guidelines.

· Deliver and track food boxes using refrigerated delivery truck, ensuring adherence to food safety throughout journey.

Other:

· Maintain a clean and food safe pantry environment free from health code violations.

· Schedule volunteers and train/direct them on proper box packing.

· Attend trainings and meetings as directed by leadership team.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Candidate must have a clean NYS driving record and ability to qualify for company insurance (CDL not required).

2. Candidate must be eligible to work within Medicaid and Medicare programs (we will conduct exclusion checks monthly).

3. Candidate must be ServSafe certified or ability to become certified within 90 days of employment.

4. Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and work on their feet.

5. Candidate must possess knowledge of food procurement and inventory management.

6. Candidate must be comfortable using data systems for fulfillment and inventory tracking.

7. Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Priority languages in addition to English are Spanish, Arabic, and Burmese, but other languages are helpful.

Skills and Attributes:

· Passion for the mission of the organization and making a positive impact on the community.

· Humility, authenticity, reliability, empathy, and trustworthiness.

· Commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all aspects of the organization.

· Strong analysis, judgment, and strategic thinking skills.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Experience working and communicating with people who primarily speak languages other than English.

· Occasional evening and weekend availability.

· Familiarity with Microsoft 365 programs.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Unassisted lifting up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to endure walking, squatting, bending, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crawling and prolonged standing.

· Able to climb and work on step ladders.

· Regularly required to speak clearly and hear the spoken word as well.

· Regularly required to read and write clearly.

The above job description is not a contractual or binding document, nor does it alter the employment at-will status. It is provided as a guide to the types of essential duties required to be performed. Duties may vary from time to time and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in business requirements.

West Side Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20