Job Description

Job Title: Summer Food Program Assistant

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time

Work Type: In Person

Hours: 30hrs/wk

Wage: $19/hr

Contract Length: June 26th to August 25th

Summary: The Food Program Assistant brings a strength-based approach to excellence in service delivery at the food bank and other food programs. The Thrift Store Worker supports the day-to-day operations of the SCCSS Thrift Store and creates a welcoming retail environment for customers, donors, clients, and volunteers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Program responsibilities

• Ensure the sorting area is safe \xe2\x80\x93 maintain clear walkways and exits.
• Builds, develops and maintains strong and effective working relationships with your peers.
• Ensure proper product quality through proper sorting techniques
• Unload donated items from vehicles upon arrival
• Ensures food distribution room and all storage space is clean and tidy during and completing each shift.
• Prepares food distribution room \xe2\x80\x93 sorts and stacks items in an orderly manner on the shelves
• Ensures protocols and procedures are adhered to during distribution.

Thrift store responsibilities

• Operating the cash register; store opening and closing duties; research and pricing.
• Supports volunteers with receiving, organizing, sorting and pricing donations
• Provides exceptional customer service during business hours with customers and donors
• Assist in program administration and clerical duties as needed
• Support the mission, vision and values of SCCSS including participating in organizational wide initiatives as interested or asked.
• Stays current with SCCSS programs and services.
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Willingness to learn, be creative and flexible when situations change, adaptable to new technologies, and able to work in ambiguous environments
• Demonstrated cultural competency
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Successful results of a criminal record check
• Between the ages of 15 to 30 years
• Ability to follow directions
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Vehicle and driver\'s license would be an asset
• Working knowledge of computer software (word, excel, power point)

This position is made possible by funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, and as a result, must hire within the eligibility criteria set forth by the Grant. For further information please click .

Why work for Community Services?

SCCSS offers competitive transparent wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to truly make a difference in the community.

This job requires an on-site presence.

SCCSS encourages all interested candidates to apply, but only those selected will be contacted.

Sunshine Coast Community Services