Saves Assistant (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Support food distributions, organize warehouse inventory and supplies, assist clients, coordinate volunteers, and support community programs and special events.
• Provide clients access to food, transportation, and shelter.
• Screen and qualify clients for food and shelter vouchers; refer clients to other agencies as appropriate.
• Compile and tabulate statistical records of activities; prepare routine statistical reports.
• Clean and maintain the physical area containing food and supplies; assist in unloading food and supplies from delivery vehicles.
• Maintain food inventory on computer.
• Assign and review the work of volunteers.

Qualifications

• Learnt about community organizations and resources available to those in need of emergency services.
• Physically moved and lifted food and supplies related to the program.
• Learned and applied pertinent City and program policies and procedures.
• Communicated clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintained basic program statistics and records, prepared routine reports.
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Education

• One year of social service experience including clerical duties is preferred.
• Experience working / volunteering in a food bank environment is preferred.

Language Proficiency

Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?

Yes/No

Why This Position?

What interests you most about the SAVES Assistant position, and why do you believe you would be a good fit for this role?