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Hunger Prevention Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 20
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
Greater Boston Collaborative Food Access Hub
Position: Hunger Prevention Specialist
Location: 30 Northampton St. Roxbury MA 02118
Reports to: Director of Operations
Position Type: Part-Time
Job Responsibilities:
Set up packing line with food at beginning of shift (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager)
Stock the bagging area with food that will be used to pack bags for the day
Pack grocery bags
Identify unfit produce and place in compost boxes under tables
Replenish/restock food as needed for line
Stack empty pallets
Break down and recycle all cardboard boxes in recycling bins throughout the day
Pull bags from tables and place them in carts to prepare for deliveries or on pallets (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager)
Assist drivers in loading deliveries
Assist with deliveries as needed
Attend staff meetings
Complete all required YMCA training courses and food safety courses
When packing is complete for the day:
Remove all food from line/tables and return to proper pallets
Refrigerate unused produce
Remove all compost boxes from line and place all spoiled produce in compost bins
Disinfect all tables and carts
Empty all trash bins into trash compactor and replace trash bags
Empty all recycling bins into recycling compactor
Sweep both packing areas
Other duties as assigned by manager
Key Responsibilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust.
Required Experience:
IC
