Bilingual Food Program Assistant (Mandarin) Limited Term

Mission:

The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity and respect that all people deserve.

Position Description:

The Food Program Assistants are responsible for the day-to-day work of the Food Program. These roles are essential to the success of the program and ensuring that our neighbors have access to high quality food. The Food Pantry Assistant is a flexible role whose responsibilities could change each day based on the needs of the program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Distribute food in an efficient and equitable manner;
• Provide support to clients with limited English proficiency;
• Assist in all aspects of food distribution at either center and be available to work in any area as needed including but not limited to;
• Registering clients
• Fulfilling grocery orders
• Bagging produce for grocery orders
• Breaking down trash
• Keeping accurate records of distribution
• Passing food to clients once orders are completed
• Assisting clients in making food orders
• Referring clients to other services as needed
• Working alongside volunteers and donors
• Moving inventory as needed, which may require lifting
• Ensure quality food distribution

Additional Responsibilities:

• Gain/Have basic understanding of all programs at Bread for the City in order to make referrals;
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required;
• Keep up to date with organizational internal communication
• Maintain good hygiene due to the nature of food distribution;
• Perform other duties as assigned, understanding the flexible nature of the program and organization.

Requirements:

• Bilingual in Mandarin;
• Ability to work with limited supervision;
• Willingness to adapt to an unusual work environment;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs regularly; 50lbs occasionally;
• Ability to stand for up for most of the day;
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and clients;
• Familiarity with non-profit work, public benefit programs and knowledge of hunger and poverty issues helpful;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and for low-income people;
• Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity Tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar...) and/or ability to learn new technology systems;
• Willingness to adapt to an unusual work environment;
• Ability to work with volunteers in a professional and collaborative manner.

Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.

Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

To apply:

You must complete an application through Bread for the City’s ADP portal. Click here to review available openings and click on "Bilingual Food Program Assistant II (Mandarin) Limited Term" position. Then select "apply" at the top right hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter that speaks to your interest and qualifications through this online application process. Your application will not be considered complete unless it includes a cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls.

• Bilingual in Mandarin