Part-Time Direct Service Support Specialist

Kingston ny

Application

About KEFC

The Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative (KEFC) is a non-hierarchical grassroots coalition composed of direct service providers, not-for-profits, activists, and community members. We focus on a culture of mutual aid and​ solidarity, not charity. KEFC began in March 2020, during the COVID pandemic shutdown, as an all-volunteer initiative to provide meals and groceries to the community. We seek to remove the barriers and bureaucracy from access to healthy food by meeting immediate needs and working to eliminate all factors that contribute to food insecurity. Every month ~200 individuals – including children, adults, seniors, and individuals who are disabled – rely on KEFC for food deliveries. Many of the families we support have been placed in temporary housing at motels​ by the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Hours and Description

  • 18-20 hours per month

  • Grocery packing on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of the month; 10a-11:30 and 9:30a-11a, respectively

  • Grocery delivery on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month; 11:15a-12:45p

  • Attendance at weekly virtual Distribution meetings on Monday from 10a-11a (training provided if needed)

  • As needed pick up of groceries from area markets and shops

  • Accessibility via Slack messaging app (training provided if needed)

Requirements

  • Access to a reliable vehicle with collision and liability insurance, inspection, and registration

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Access to a cell phone

  •  Complete the Values Agreement form

  • Agree to KEFC safety, social distancing, and hygiene protocols

  • Agree to protect the privacy and ensure the safety of people KEFC supports in the community

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

 Qualifications

  • Ability to work collaboratively with KEFC team, volunteers, and partners

  • Ability to communicate effectively with community members who may be experiencing trauma or are in crisis

  • Commitment to uphold the values of mutual aid and solidarity, not charity

  •  Attention to detail

  • Familiarity with virtual meeting and database platforms (training provided if needed)

  • English/Spanish bilingual is a plus but not required

 Compensation

  • $35 per hour

  • On the job mileage reimbursement (tracked via mileage log)

  • $45 per month cell phone allowance

 Additional Information

  • KEFC is a fiscally sponsored project of Mission Edge San Diego, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation.

  • The employer is Mission Edge San Diego.

  • Mission Edge San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

  • Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ folks are encouraged to apply.

 
 

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