Mobile Food Pantry Assistant bei Jewish Family Service of Colorado

Description

  Position Summary:  This is the perfect position for the person who values food equality for all. The Mobile Pantry Assistant will work with the Mobile Pantry Coordinator on loading, setting up, distributing, and cleaning up of mobile pantry services and daily operations.  The Mobile Pantry goes to food deserts to ensure those in need have quality food available to them.

This is a Full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Please submit your resume and cover letter, letting us know why this is the right position for you!
Applications accepted through September 11, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the Mobile Pantry Program Coordinator to assist with the following:
• Accompany the Mobile Coordinator on distribution routes to deliver pantry services at various locations
• Help load the mobile pantry vehicle, set up for distribution, help with distribution, clean up, and restock the mobile pantry
• Unload, sort, stock, and maintain necessary inventory
• Assist with setting up the mobile pantry, including putting food in the appropriate distribution areas
• Assist with traffic flow
• Help ensure that the warehouse storage area complies with safety regulations and the mobile pantry vehicle operates safely, including COVID-specific and food safety guidelines
• Drive the mobile pantry vehicle occasionally when needed
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Ensure proper stacking of cases and pallets to ensure the safety of others
• Practice proper food safety and inventory control

Additional Responsibilities:

• Additional task as needed

COVID-19 considerations: Must be vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions. 

Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded over 150 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.

We are very proud of our work culture, including recently completing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion assessment. JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 19 paid holidays, and a generous leave program. 

JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    

Requirements

 
Qualifications: 
Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent credentials

Experience: 

• Two years of work experience, preferably in food or a non-profit setting.

Other:

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Have a clean motor vehicle driving record
• Enjoy working with a non-profit social service agency serving people

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, and carry cases ranging from 5 to 50 pounds in weight for a sustained time of up to 2 hours while stooping, twisting, lifting overhead, and bending repeatedly. (Agility test required and provided by JFS)
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to ascend in and out of the truck repeatedly
• Ability to withstand constant changes in temperatures during seasonal weather changes and to work outside for hours at a time during operations

Skills:

• Ability to work independently with some guidance and direction
• Team player, able to interact and communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully with volunteers, staff, clients, and donors.