Food Access Program Assistant - Spanish or Somali Language

Food Access Program Assistant - Spanish or Somali Language Required

Organization - Community Action Center (CAC) is a community-based, non-profit, human services organization that provides and advocates for the basic needs of people and families throughout Rice County. Its programs create a robust safety net for low-income families and include food access, housing, employment services, clothing, emergency assistance, youth services, transportation, health care assistance, and more.

CAC’s resources and staff are integral parts of their communities and include partnerships with schools, businesses, faith communities, and other organizations. This extensive local network allows CAC to pursue community-engaged solutions, prioritize partnerships, and collaborate with thousands of volunteers.

Job Title: Food Access Program Assistant

Reports To: Food Access Site Manager

Primary

Work Location:

Faribault Resource Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Part-Time

Compensation: $18 - $20 per hour

Hour Status: 15 hours per week

Schedule: This is a part-time position working approximately 15 hours per week. Food Shelf coverage is needed during the following windows:

Monday: 9:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m.

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m.

The employee's specific schedule will be determined based on Food Shelf coverage needs and the candidate's availability. Some flexibility in workdays and hours is available.

Position Summary - The Food Access Program Assistant is a dynamic, public-facing role that provides general operational support for CAC’s food access programs, engages with the community, and trains and coordinates volunteers. This position works closely with other members of the Food Access Team to help ensure that CAC’s food shelves foster a culture of abundance, hope, support, and appreciation for everyone we serve.

Responsibilities and Duties - CAC’s success is based on the flexibility of its staff and volunteers to dynamically adjust to meet the needs of the community. The primary responsibilities for this job include:

Community Engagement

Support training and management of food shelf volunteers

Support the home delivery program, food rescue, and mobile distributions, using the CAC cargo van as needed

Build relationships with participants and work with CAC leadership to identify new areas of opportunity for outreach and engagement

Collaborate closely with the Food Access Team and other CAC staff to connect participants with other food resources and provide seamless referral to other support services

Food Program Support

Assist in general food shelf operations, data collection, inventory, and maintenance

Process incoming food rescue and other donated food for distribution

Comply with federal regulations set forth by TEFAP, food recalls, safe food handling and civil rights training

Follow all safety procedures and communicate appropriately

General Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission: “To promote a healthy, caring, and just community for all people through resources, advocacy and volunteer effort.”

Employ trauma-responsive, person-centered care practices to create a safe and healing space, build relationships, foster agency and invest in the long-term wellbeing of participants

Utilize crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills to support individuals and families in need

Follow all mandated reporting laws for vulnerable adults as well as child abuse and neglect

Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled organization and team meetings and trainings

Perform other duties as assigned to support CAC's mission and evolving community needs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Somali

Experience working within or…