Job Description

Hunger Prevention Specialist

Department: Social Responsibility

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Huntington YMCA

Reporting To: Joaquin Greenwood

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 / hour

Greater Boston Collaborative Food Access Hub

Position: Hunger Prevention Specialist

Location: 30 Northampton St., Roxbury, MA 02118

Reports to: Director of Operations

Position Type: Part-Time



Job Responsibilities:


· Set up packing line with food at beginning of shift (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager)· Stock the bagging area with food that will be used to pack bags for the day· Pack grocery bags· Identify unfit produce and place in compost boxes under tables· Replenish/restock food as needed for line· Stack empty pallets· Break down and recycle all cardboard boxes in recycling bins throughout the day· Pull bags from tables and place them in carts to prepare for deliveries or on pallets (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager)· Assist drivers in loading deliveries· Assist with deliveries as needed· Attend staff meetings· Complete all required YMCA training courses and food safety courses

When packing is complete for the day:


· Remove all food from line/tables and return to proper pallets· Refrigerate unused produce· Remove all compost boxes from line and place all spoiled produce in compost bins· Disinfect all tables and carts· Empty all trash bins into trash compactor and replace trash bags· Empty all recycling bins into recycling compactor· Sweep both packing areas · Other duties as assigned by manager

Key Responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.