Marketing Associate

Market Associate TITLE: Market Assoicate OUR PURPOSE: The Food Bank Market works alongside our community to meet the nutritional needs of neighbors with dignity and collaborates to empower long-term food security. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the qualifications for this role. JOB QUALIFICATIONS be comfortable leading, coaching, and instructing individuals and groups demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. be highly sensitive to the needs of individuals experiencing food insecurity and committed to treating every neighbor with dignity and respect. be committed to safety practices in a warehouse environment be able to lift 50 pounds; load and unload deliveries with lifts and equipment possess basic computer skills be adaptable to changing job duties have strong oral and written communication skills be able to perform and calculate basic arithmetic problems can manage, organize and prioritize multiple tasks at once welcoming of collaboration and working as a team obtain a Food Handler’s permit or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment possess a High School Diploma or equivalent DUTIES Assign, organize, and monitor volunteer activities including stocking Market shelves, sorting donations, preparing food for distribution, assembling specialty food packages, and maintaining organized work areas. Receive, inspect, sort, and organize incoming food donations to ensure products are safely stored and prepared for distribution. Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards of The Market, warehouse, cooler, freezer, and volunteer work areas. Monitor product quality and ensure FIFO (first-in-first-out) timely distribution of perishable foods to minimize waste. Serve as a flexible member of The Market team by assisting with neighbor check-in, greeting guests, bagging groceries, shopping assistance, and stocking shelves. Build welcoming relationships with neighbors, volunteers, and community partners while promoting a respectful, dignified shopping experience. Communicate operational needs, volunteer concerns, inventory issues, and opportunities for improvement with The Market Manager and Director. Assist with special events, volunteer projects, food distributions, trainings, and other Market initiatives. Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, volunteer engagement, and neighbor experience. Pay Range: $16.56 - $17.50 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr