Program Support Associate

Food Bank For New York City works to end hunger and increase access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers through a range of programs and services that focus on nutrition, education and financial empowerment. The organization procures and distributes food to approximately 1,000 emergency and community food programs throughout the five boroughs; provides food safety, networking and capacity-building workshops; manages nutrition education programs for schools, after school programs and emergency food programs; operates food stamp outreach and education programs; operates a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior programs; and coordinates the largest Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program in the country; and conducts research and develops policy to inform community and government efforts to end hunger throughout the five boroughs.

Primary Purpose of Job
Provide support to ensure efficient procurement, distribution and tracking of nutrition education materials and services, serve as a liaison to schools and community based organizations and handle preparation of financial documentation. The position requires a detail-oriented individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate general administrative needs, including file and database management;
• Research potential vendors, participate in the solicitation of bids for all program services and materials, including but not limited to cooking equipment, printed curriculum materials, catering and food ingredients;
• Assist with the planning and coordination of all trainings, seminars and other events.
• Provide customer support for all programs;
• Place orders for program materials and supplies, coordinate distribution to program sites and prepare invoices, reimbursements and check requests for approval and processing;
• Supervise any assigned staff;
• Additional duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with two years experience in business administration or related field;
• Excellent communication and customer services skills, with the ability to interact with diverse constituencies and maintain the highest level of professionalism;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members and departments;
• Proficiency in all MS office applications required;
• Interest in and familiarity with food poverty and nutrition policy a plus;
• Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages a plus.

Only potential interviewees will be contacted. Visit our website at foodbanknyc.org.

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