Food Recovery Program Assistant

About us: CROS has been feeding the hungry and food insecure in our community for 47 years. We operate food pantries throughout Palm Beach County and in Indiantown. A critical part of our food distribution is fresh produce. We use volunteers in our food recovery activities to rescue produce from farmer's fields and distribute it to feeding programs and meal kitchens county-wide. We are looking for employees that not only meet the requirements of the job, but also have a heart for fulfilling our mission.

About the job: The Food Recovery Program Assistant is a full-time, nonexempt position that reports to the Director of the Gleaning Program. The main responsibilities are volunteer management to ensure safe and successful food recovery activities and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in program operations. The work environment varies from farm fields to warehouses and offices. Workdays are Tuesday through Saturday. Hours are 7 AM to 3 PM, 35-40 hours per week. Beginning annual rate is $39,520 to $41,600 depending on experience. This is a nonexempt position; overtime is paid over 40 hours per work week.

Essential Functions

Assist the Program Director with supervision and direction of volunteers in the field

Responsible for prepping and loading trucks for dispatch to the field

Responsible for transporting equipment and food product to partner distributors

Responsible for following maintenance schedule for equipment and vehicles

The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED plus five years related work experience

Work experience with volunteer management a plus

Agriculture background; knowledge of crop production, harvesting operations, and post-harvest handling of produce a plus

Prior forklift certification a plus

Must be able to be forklift certified

Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have a valid FL driver license, clean driving record, one year US driving experience, and reliable transportation

Must be able to pass local and federal background check

Teamwork and communication skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Ability to problem-solve, implement solutions, work independently

Knowledge of applicable work environment safety rules a plus

Basic math skills

Bilingual Spanish and/or Haitian Creole a plus

Orientation Factors

Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs. repetitively and up to a height of 4 feet to load a pickup truck

Must be able to repeatedly climb up into and out of the back of a pickup truck

Must be able to walk through uneven terrain at farm locations

Must be able to drive long distances to unfamiliar rural locations to scout gleaning locations

Must be able to drive a pickup truck through farm fields

Must be able to climb, crawl, and stoop to reach material; bend at the waist; kneel or crouch for extended periods of time; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Must be able withstand exposure to physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature and weather such as rain, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse groups

Must be able to work on weekends

Must be able to climb stairs

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee Benefits Summary

Employer provided health insurance (employer pays 80%)

Employer provided life insurance

Vision and dental insurance available

403(b) pension plan available

Section 125 (medical expense/childcare expense) plan available

10 vacation days/10 sick days per year

Organization Objective: CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties through community collaborations. CROS is supported by churches, synagogues, community groups and private individuals throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, all of whom share in this common goal.

Expectation for All Employees: All employees will support the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: professionalism, excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect individuality of others, commitment to our community, accountability, and ownership of actions and decisions. All employees will demonstrate support of the organization through commitment to policy, safety and security, and compliance. All employees are expected to participate in organization events and support organization program operations.

Mail or e-mail a letter/e-mail of intent, resume, and a completed employment application. CROS' employment application form can be found on our web site at or call our office at 561-233-9009.

CROS Ministries

ATTN: Meredith Caldwell

3677 23rd Ave. S., #B-101

Lake Worth, FL 33461 OR

E-mail your submission to [email protected]

Submissions should have all components , as listed above, to be considered complete. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

It is the policy of CROS Ministries to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, age or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics as defined in federal, state, or local laws. All candidates are considered on the basis of individual character, qualifications, and abilities in relation to the requirements of the advertised position.