Food Program Assistant

Under close supervision from the Food Program Coordinator in the Family Assistance Division of the Social Services Department, assists in the coordination of maintaining and delivering food products to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

• Client Interaction: Greet clients warmly, assist them in the registration process, and ensure they understand how to access resources.Food Distribution: Help prepare and pack food items for distribution to clients, ensuring that all items meet safety and quality standards both in person and delivery.
• Inventory Management: Assist with the organization and inventory of food supplies, including receiving donations, sorting items, disposing items and maintaining accurate records of stock and storage.
• Facility Maintenance: Ensure that the pantry area is clean, organized, and complies with health and safety regulations.
• Volunteer Support: Work collaboratively with volunteers, providing training and support where necessary to facilitate a welcoming and effective environment.
• Community Outreach: Participate in outreach efforts to promote the food pantry’s services within the community, including attending community events, engaging with local organizations and providing various nutrition education programs.
• Data Entry: Maintain accurate records of clients served and food distributed, inputting data into relevant systems as required.
• Special Events: Assist in planning and organizing special events, food drives, and fundraising initiatives to support the pantry’s mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Program Coordinator or Social Services Manager to maintain and enhance the program operation.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
• Knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions, history and government of the Salt River Pima- Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of the general dietary nutritional needs and problems of the Pima and Maricopa people.
• Knowledge of nutrition basics.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Skill with program Public Relations as demonstrated by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with SRPMIC staff, Community Departments and outside entities.
• Skill organizing areas for product storage.
• Ability to drive various SRPMIC vehicles and operate machinery such as a forklift, floor-pallet dolly and utility cart.
• Ability to lift boxes of food products weighing up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely program records according to prescribed standards.
• Ability to utilize the personal computer and related software, including MS Office, in order to fulfill job requirements.

Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.

• 1 year full time work experience working with the public in a customer service capacity required.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
 Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s Card upon hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License 

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

4.) email to [email protected]

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.