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Food Bank Program Assistant

Posted: 08/05/2024

Are you passionate about helping others and ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, hands-on environment? Community Connection of Wallowa County is looking for a dedicated Food Bank Program Assistant to join our team and make a real impact in the community! As a crucial part of our mission to provide food to those in need, this individual will handle everything from receiving and organizing donations to assisting with their distribution, ensuring everything is done safely, accurately, and fairly. This position is part-time at 20-29 hours per week, and a pay range of $14.68 - $19.25/hour. Benefits will include paid vacation and sick leave, and eligible for retirement benefits after one year of employment. Position Duties Include: • Collect and Transport: Gather Fresh Alliance food and products from donors and bring them to the Enterprise Senior Center. • Accept and Process Donations: Receive food and products at the Senior Center, process them according to policy, and keep accurate inventory records. • Storage and Organization: Safely load, unload, and store all donations, and organize them for easy distribution to clients. • Assist with Distribution: Help distribute food and products to the public efficiently and with a friendly demeanor. • Maintain Cleanliness: Keep the storeroom and warehouse equipment clean and organized, including tasks like sweeping, mopping, recycling cardboard, and shoveling snow. Successful Applicant will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and criminal history background check. Complete job description and application are available online at https://ccno.org, or by request to jobs@ccno.org. Please submit the following to be considered for this position: • a completed application All applicant materials must be returned: • in person • by mail to Community Connection Administration Office, ATTN: HR Department, 2802 Adams Ave. La Grande, OR. 97850 • OR e-mailed directly to jobs@ccno.org.