Food Distribution Specialist (Flatbush YMCA)

About the role

The YMCA of Greater New York empowers youth, improves health, and strengthens community across its 24 branches, serving over half a million New Yorkers. The Flatbush YMCA seeks a Food Distribution Specialist to support the YMCA Community Market/food distributions, including receiving shipments, organizing and sorting supplies, maintaining a safe and clean environment, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring accurate documentation. The position is located at the Flatbush YMCA in Brooklyn, New York.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and accurate receipt of shipments.
• Load and unload shipments and ensure all supplies are properly stored.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of staff and community members at the YMCA shop.
• Support the Executive Director with day-to-day operations of the YMCA Community Market.
• Support the distribution of food and supplies to community members.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (invoices, delivery receipts, sign‑in sheets, etc.).
• Support community members with any questions on distribution days.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and kept safe.
• Actively participate in all training sessions and designated meetings.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.
• Serve as a positive role model for community members.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the YMCA Community Shops to community members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community members.
• Adhere to all Food Bank for New York City, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of six (6) months of customer service/hospitality experience.
• Food distribution or related experience preferred.
• Fluency in more than one language preferred.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers retirement benefits, medical coverage, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more. Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status (full‑time or part‑time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

Pay

$18.00 Hourly

Schedule

Part-Time / Regular