EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES WITH SHARE FOOD PROGRAM! WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SNAP-ED PROGRAM ASSISTANT TO ADD TO OUR TEAM!

Share Food Program (“Share”) is the largest-serving hunger relief organization in the Philadelphia region, and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Before the Covid-19 crisis began, Share distributed food to 700,000 neighbors in need each month, 36% of whom were children, and 12% of whom were seniors. The need has risen sharply since early 2020—Share now serves more than 1 million each month.

Share Food Program works with multiple agencies implementing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) within the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and other community-based sites. This is a part-time position to support partners implementing SNAP-Ed at listed sites. The SNAP-Ed program assistant will work with partners to provide monthly distributions fresh produce to children and families throughout their networks. Additionally, this position will act as a liaison between the SNAP-Ed sites and Share Food Program's existing pantry network. Core Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general functions and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Share Food may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.__

• Lead distributions of fresh produce to children and families in the region with on-site SNAP ed staff
• Work SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator to organize daily distributions and “Produce of the Month”
• Organize and transport pre-formed fresh produce boxes to school sites
• Drive sprinter van with produce to and from distributions
• Assist individuals in completing self-declaration of need forms
• Set up and breakdown of tables, chairs, and tents as needed
• Track distributions by individual site
• Additional duties as required

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with diverse groups of individuals including children and youth
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Active driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to operate a pallet jack (training provided)
• Walking and standing up to 50-75% of the time
• Keyboard use or repetitive hand motion
• Lifting/carrying up to 25-30 pounds at a time
• Pushing/pulling loaded pallets using a pallet jack
• Use of forklift (training provided)

Environmental Risks:

• Position includes exposure to outside temperatures up to 80-90% of the time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18 per hour

Share Food Program is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender or gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Share Food Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Share Food Program will make every effort to accommodate an individual when made aware of a necessary accommodation to fulfill job duties. If necessary, the organization will make a determination on reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with ADA law.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.