Patch Neighborhood Center Assistant

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights, is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping others to join our Patch Outreach Center as a Center Assistant.

The Assistant will:

• Assist the program manager with food pantry operations
• Distribute commodity food boxes
• Ensure compliance with the recertification process to meet contractual requirements
• Complete assessment packets on new program participants
• Complete re-assessment packets on senior participants as required
• Answer phone calls, enter data entry, and provide administrative support
• Receive, order, and stock supplies
• Practice safe and sanitary techniques while handling and serving meals
• Assist Program Manager with planning and organizing day outings and activities for seniors
• Recruit community members to attend the program activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate must have:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel within the metropolitan area
• Lift up to 10 lbs. or more by hand or with assistance

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

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