Hours Per Week: 15/Part-time Temporary
Position Summary:
Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. Met Council’s ten different departments are staffed by experts who helped over 305,000 clients in 2020 and continuously advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our holistic programs range from 100% affordable housing at 20 locations to our award-winning family violence program to comprehensive Holocaust survivor assistance to senior programming to crisis intervention to the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 101 food pantries, 20 affordable housing sites, and 15 JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York.
Met Council is at the forefront of addressing food insecurity by providing free emergency kosher food throughout New York City. We are seeking a hands-on team member to assist in the day-to-day operations, including the welcoming of volunteer groups, packaging of food packages, receiving of deliveries, using the digital system, and trouble-shooting operations.
Please note: This is a temporary position currently funded through June 30, 2022
Principal Responsibilities:
Up to 15 hours at 8635 21 Avenue Suite 1B in Brooklyn
Provide on-site, day-to-day support for the activities taking place at the Bensonhurst COJO pantry
Work with various staff and volunteer groups to advance the operations
Trouble shoot and problem solve issues as they arise related to volunteer groups, food packaging, and deliveries and shipments
Responsible for data entry and reporting
Other responsibilities as needed
Competencies:
Can-do, hands-on approach to getting the work done
Superior customer service skills
Solid problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong knowledge of Windows 10 and all Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously
Significant organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks in a fast-paced environment
Skills and Education:
Associates degree (required)
2 years’ relevant experience
Fluent in English and Russian (required)
Physical Demands:
Required Constantly: Working in a warehouse environment, walking, sitting, grasping, bending, stooping, squatting, computer input, finger dexterity and coordination of hand, eye and foot
Required Frequently: Standing and climbing stairs; carrying laptop & files (approx. 10-25 lbs)
Required Occasionally: Reaching above the shoulder, and lifting 5-25 pounds, pushing and pulling
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