Food Pantry Assistant

Food Pantry Assistant

Shorefront Jewish Community Council (SJCC) provides support to help meet the human and social services needs of the indigent elderly, vocationally disadvantaged poor, and immigrant populations of Brighton Beach and surrounding communities. Currently, SJCC's main services consist of case assistance/management, operating a large food pantry, and immigration services, and a large portion of its clients are Russian-speaking older adults, including a large number of Holocaust survivors. SJCC also assists in coordinating development, civic affairs and economic revitalization in the area. SJCC additionally fosters neighborhood stabilization in order to serve the needs of the community at large. This is a temporary position and is currently funded through June 30th, 2026.

The Food Pantry Assistant provides part-time operational support in the warehouse of SJCC's digital food pantry. Responsibilities include receiving and organizing food deliveries, maintaining inventory, preparing pantry orders, and ensuring a clean, safe, and organized workspace. The position also provides daily direction and oversight to warehouse volunteers, working alongside them to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Food Deliveries and Inventory Management
• Food Pantry Order Fulfillment
• Warehouse Organization, Food Safety, and Maintenance
• Volunteer Coordination and Daily Operations
• General Operational Support

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to direct and coordinate volunteers effectively.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize changing operational needs.
• Comfortable using technology and digital pantry systems.

Skill and Education:

• Prior experience in food pantry operations, food distribution, warehousing, or a related setting preferred.
• Experience coordinating or directing volunteers or team members preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn digital inventory and ordering systems.
• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and inventory management practices preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with food pantry warehouse operations.
• Russian-language fluency preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands:

1. Required Constantly: Walking, sitting, grasping, bending, stooping, squatting, computer input, finger dexterity and coordination of hand, eye and foot.
2. Required Frequently: Standing and climbing stairs; carrying food products (up to 50 lbs).
3. Required Occasionally: Reaching above the shoulder, and lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling.

Compensation: $20 per hour

Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits; 403(b); plus pro-rated vacation, sick leave and holidays.