Food & Nutrition Specialist Food Distribution Services involves hands-on activities such as operating the Mobile Food Pantry, direct distribution of food to clients, receiving semi-load food deliveries, conducting inventory, and assisting in operations. The project requires volunteer recruitment, training, and alleviate food insecurity. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : - Receive, package, and distribute food and other essential items for the mobile food pantry, the Food Distribution Center and its partners - Maintain, clean, and stock the mobile food pantry, community market, and Food Distribution Center. - Drive/operate mobile food pantry truck, trailer, and other agency vehicle/equipment - Operate forklift and electric power jacks - Develop, obtain, and distribute information on local resources - Collaborate with organizations with similar missions who operate mobile service units - Recruit, train, and support community volunteers - Plan and coordinate events and projects related to food insecurity - Debrief and report on events - Maintain records of clients served and resources they were provided - Collect, track, and report data related to services and outcomes as directed - Attend training related to food, hunger, and poverty - Attend training and participate in AmeriCorps team projects as expected Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Health Coverage , Training . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : None Skills : General Skills , Able to lift 35-50 lbs , Team Work , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Computers/Technology .