Mobile Market Food Truck Operations Navigator at YMCA of Greater Boston
YMCA of Greater Boston · Boston, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Boston
Position: Mobile Market Food Truck Operations Navigator
Location: 370 McClellan Highway, East Boston
Reports to: Director of Nutrition Education, Partnerships & Warehouse Operations
Position Type: Full Time
YMCA of Greater Boston Mobile Market Food Truck Operations Navigator
The YMCA is a lead partner for the Greater Boston Food Bank and operates a warehouse Grocery Bag Distribution Program that packages and delivers 4,500+ grocery bags weekly to more than 45 partners through the city of Boston. A new Mobile Market will be operational in 2023 and will coordinate services in the city of Boston. The goal is to serve communities daily with food choice and individual selection. The YMCA of Greater Boston is also a partner to the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and delivers SNAP-Education/ Nutritional Education to all distribution Centers in the city of Boston, partners with the Massachusetts Alliance of Ys and works directly with JRI and independent consultant to measure the impact of all Distribution Center Operations and Activities. Annually pantry meals will deliver more than 3 million meals.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Responsibilities:
• Support Mobile Market Food Truck Manager in operation of the Mobile Market Food Truck
• Have training on Greater Boston Food Bank SWAP method
• Support participants in understanding SWAP at Mobile Market Food Truck sites
• Help Load, set up, and breakdown Mobile Market Food Truck following SWAP method
• Support SNAP-Ed Team of Dietitian and Nutritionist with SNAP-Ed nutrition lessons and cooking demonstrations at sites
• Help manage Market site and participants to ensure flow and safety
• Track inventory and “sales” of items
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.
• Ability to identify, develop and monitor partnerships that meet specific needs of families and community.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Exchange and Outlook; use of spreadsheet software such as Excel; use of on-line reporting systems for data entry.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Serve Safe, CPR, First Aid & other program specific certifications required upon or after hire.
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 10 -15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
Benefits
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)
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