Job Title: Hunger Commission Assistant
Reports to: Chief Finance & Human Resource Officer
Classification: Part-time, Seasonal, hourly, 10-15 hours weekly
Work Schedule: July 7, 2025 – October 10, 2025: Tuesday 3 pm – 7:30 pm, Thursday 3 pm – 7:30 pm, one other day for 3-5 hours
Pay Rate: $16/hourly
Introduction: Since 1953, United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB) has been a leading institution on the SouthCoast. Our mission is to mobilize people, partnerships, and resources to catalyze change that strengthens the communities we serve. Through strategic collaboration, direct services, and financial support, we actively engage with our communities to identify gaps and create initiatives to address them. Every United Way of Greater New Bedford staff member serves as an ambassador for the organization, demonstrating a culture of fundraising and volunteer engagement.
The Hunger Commission provides food and logistical support to programs serving families and individuals in need. Our distribution network includes food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and Council on Aging centers.
Our Mobile Markets operate as free farmers’ markets, increasing access to fresh produce for working residents who need food assistance. Markets run from July to mid-October in New Bedford and Wareham, serving thousands of residents each season.
The Hunger Commission Assistant will work alongside the Hunger Commission Coordinator during the Mobile Market season (July – October). This role requires the ability to physically lift and load cartons and boxes – sometimes up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of age, workers permit required
- Positive attitude, good verbal communication
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to take direction
- Good customer service skills
- Attention to safety and detail
Duties and Responsibilities - Assist Hunger Commission Coordinator with execution of distribution plan for pickups and deliveries. Including set up of Mobile Markets.
- Ability to work alongside and be respectful of volunteers
- Ability to lift boxes and/or cartons in excess of 50 lbs.
- Ability to use a hand truck, pallet jack, and operate the truck lift gate (not required, will train)
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