{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1668cc623e4155ae3973ba8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1668cc623e4155ae3973ba8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1668cc623e4155ae3973ba8a","title":"Program Assistant","description":"Job Title: Program Assistant\nReports to: Program Manager\nJob Classification: Part Time 21 hours/ week\nThe Program Assistant supports the food bank's daily operations and programs by coordinating food distribution activities, assisting clients, maintaining records, and working closely with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient service delivery to the community.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProgram and Client Support:\nCoordinate and execute food distribution programs.\nProvide respectful and compassionate assistance to clients, including greeting them.\nManage client intake, registration, and data entry processes.\nOperational and Inventory Management:\nMaintain accurate records for services provided and food inventory levels.\nEnsure adherence to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.\nAssist with packing, sorting, and distributing food items.\nCommunity and Volunteer Engagement:\nSupport the scheduling and coordination of volunteers.\nHelp organize and execute food drives, outreach initiatives, and other community programs.\nAdministrative Duties:\nProvide general administrative support, including filing, answering phones, and managing emails.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nPrevious experience in administrative support, nonprofit work, or customer service is a plus\nStrong organizational and multitasking skills\nBasic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry systems)\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to work with diverse populations in a respectful and inclusive manner\nAbility to lift and carry moderate weight (typically up to 25–40 lbs)\nPossess a valid drivers license\nPreferred Skills:\nBilingual or multilingual abilities, experience working with volunteers\nKnowledge of community resources and social services\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs):\nRelationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with all clients, partners, and volunteers.\nQuality & Timeliness: Ensure all tasks are completed accurately, with meticulous attention to detail, and delivered within established deadlines.\nOperational Efficiency: Proactively identify and eliminate redundancies in existing operations to enhance overall effectiveness.\nTeam Collaboration: Act as a collaborative team member, ensuring relevant staff are included in the process of problem identification and resolution.\nChange Implementation: Successfully introduce and integrate new procedures into the daily workflow.\nWORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThis role operates within a fast-paced office setting. The employee must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, which may occasionally require overtime or weekend work. Mendocino Food and Nutrition Program (MFNP) will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, provided it does not cause undue hardship.\nPhysical Demands and Essential Functions:\nThe physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nWork Setting: Work may take place in various environments, including an office, warehouse, or outdoors.\nExposures: Potential exposures include varying weather conditions, hazardous materials, and loud noise.\nPhysical Activities: Essential physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing, typing, and using hands to finger, handle, feel, grasp, and type. The role occasionally requires sitting, crouching, and bending down to the waist.\nData Entry: Performing data entry requires the staff member to sit or stand at a computer for several hours while manipulating or entering data.\nLifting: The role is primarily sedentary but requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.\nVision: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nTravel: Travel by vehicle or airplane may be required.\nAcknowledgment\nThe above statements describe the general nature of work being performed by the people assigned to the position. They are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this person to be classified. I understand that this job description should not be construed as a contract for employment. I understand that I am expected to adhere to all company policies. Further, I understand that if I have any physical limitations or require any accommodations to perform the necessary functions of my job, I must immediately inform management.\nThe Mendo Food Network is an equal-opportunity employer. MFN is also an at-will employer, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate employment at will, with or without notice.\nWe do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.\nPay: From $23.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nPaid time off\nProfessional development assistance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Mendo Food Network","rawCompany":"mendo food network","city":"Willits","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:42:39.908Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"}],"industries":[{"code":"624210","title":"Community Food Services","slug":"community-food-services"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"624230","title":"Emergency and Other Relief Services","slug":"emergency-and-other-relief-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Assistant","description":"Job Title: Program Assistant\nReports to: Program Manager\nJob Classification: Part Time 21 hours/ week\nThe Program Assistant supports the food bank's daily operations and programs by coordinating food distribution activities, assisting clients, maintaining records, and working closely with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient service delivery to the community.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProgram and Client Support:\nCoordinate and execute food distribution programs.\nProvide respectful and compassionate assistance to clients, including greeting them.\nManage client intake, registration, and data entry processes.\nOperational and Inventory Management:\nMaintain accurate records for services provided and food inventory levels.\nEnsure adherence to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.\nAssist with packing, sorting, and distributing food items.\nCommunity and Volunteer Engagement:\nSupport the scheduling and coordination of volunteers.\nHelp organize and execute food drives, outreach initiatives, and other community programs.\nAdministrative Duties:\nProvide general administrative support, including filing, answering phones, and managing emails.\nQualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nPrevious experience in administrative support, nonprofit work, or customer service is a plus\nStrong organizational and multitasking skills\nBasic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry systems)\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nAbility to work with diverse populations in a respectful and inclusive manner\nAbility to lift and carry moderate weight (typically up to 25–40 lbs)\nPossess a valid drivers license\nPreferred Skills:\nBilingual or multilingual abilities, experience working with volunteers\nKnowledge of community resources and social services\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs):\nRelationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, positive relationships with all clients, partners, and volunteers.\nQuality & Timeliness: Ensure all tasks are completed accurately, with meticulous attention to detail, and delivered within established deadlines.\nOperational Efficiency: Proactively identify and eliminate redundancies in existing operations to enhance overall effectiveness.\nTeam Collaboration: Act as a collaborative team member, ensuring relevant staff are included in the process of problem identification and resolution.\nChange Implementation: Successfully introduce and integrate new procedures into the daily workflow.\nWORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThis role operates within a fast-paced office setting. The employee must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, which may occasionally require overtime or weekend work. Mendocino Food and Nutrition Program (MFNP) will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, provided it does not cause undue hardship.\nPhysical Demands and Essential Functions:\nThe physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nWork Setting: Work may take place in various environments, including an office, warehouse, or outdoors.\nExposures: Potential exposures include varying weather conditions, hazardous materials, and loud noise.\nPhysical Activities: Essential physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing, typing, and using hands to finger, handle, feel, grasp, and type. The role occasionally requires sitting, crouching, and bending down to the waist.\nData Entry: Performing data entry requires the staff member to sit or stand at a computer for several hours while manipulating or entering data.\nLifting: The role is primarily sedentary but requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.\nVision: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nTravel: Travel by vehicle or airplane may be required.\nAcknowledgment\nThe above statements describe the general nature of work being performed by the people assigned to the position. They are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this person to be classified. I understand that this job description should not be construed as a contract for employment. I understand that I am expected to adhere to all company policies. 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