Student Pantry Intern

Position Title

Student Pantry Intern

Department 

Middle School Programs

Site/Location

P.S. 18 - Park Terrace

Job Classification 

Non-Exempt

Part-Time  

Salary Range

$17.00 Per Hour

Reports To

MSE Program Director

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community.  ESH’s Youth After-School Academy and school-based youth programs aligns with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.  

Reporting to the MSE Program Director, the Student Pantry Intern is responsible to support the daily operations of the school-based pantry and assist with providing food resources to students and families. The Student Pantry Intern will assist with pantry organization, inventory, stocking, food and supply orders, documentation, and family distributions.  As a member of the Middle School Programs team, the Student Pantry Intern is expected to work collaboratively, follow ESH policies and procedures, maintain a professional environment, and provide respectful support to students and families.  This position has no supervisory responsibilities and interacts with program leadership and designated ESH staff. With a focus on food access, community support, and youth leadership, the Student Pantry Intern provides organized pantry operations and responsive food-resource support for students and families.   

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the program director, the Student Pantry Intern, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Assist with the daily operations of the school-based pantry at the assigned site.

• Stock, organize, and maintain pantry food and supplies in a clean, orderly, and accessible manner.

• Assist with conducting inventory counts and communicate low-stock or needed items to the Program Director or designated staff.

• Assist with preparing food and supply orders under the direction of program staff.

• Maintain accurate pantry sign-in/sign-out records and other required documentation.

• Assist with preparing food and supplies for food distributions to families.

• Provide respectful and professional assistance to families during food distributions.

• Inspect pantry supplies and equipment and ensure items are properly stored and accounted for at the end of each workday.

• Follow ESH, school-site, food safety, health, safety, and confidentiality policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with program staff and support the overall needs of the pantry and after-school program.

• Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with students, families, school staff, ESH staff, and community members.

• Participate in required supervision, meetings, training, and professional development activities.

• Complete other pantry-related duties as assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, the Student Pantry Intern must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment.  Additional qualifications include:

Education / Experience 

High School Diploma or current high school student participating in an ESH student internship program. Previous work, volunteer, community service, or food-access experience is preferred but not required.  

Competencies 

• Reliability and dependability 
• Professional communication and teamwork 
• Organization and attention to detail 
• Ability to follow directions, policies, and established procedures 
• Positive and respectful interactions with students, families, and staff 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle information appropriately 
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized pantry environment

Clearance 

Employees must be clear to work at ESH.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Physical Demands

This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of food, pantry supplies, and items up to 25 pounds, as well as routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work schedule expected for this position is Monday-Friday, up to 20 hours per week, as aligned to the needs of the pantry and program. Workdays and hours may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible.

EEO Statement 

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.