Community Food Program Associate

The Community Food Program Associate (CFPA) is based at A Place To Turn and reports directly to the Executive Director. The Community Food Program was launched in September 2025 to increase access to fresh food. Through the program, we bring food to the places people live and congregate in collaboration with community partners. The CFPA will work closely with the Community Food Program Director to coordinate and expand the program. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, mission-driven professional to work with experienced staff to sustain and expand a developing program.

Tasks and Responsibilities

·         Work with the Community Food Director to build and sustain strong working relationships with community partners.

·         Take the lead on logistical aspects of food distribution to partners.

·         Attend and assist with managing mobile markets at partner sites. This will require some weekend and evening hours.

·         Coordinate and manage Community Food Program volunteers.

·         Develop an understanding of the food systems in the region with a focus on the opportunities and challenges for those experiencing barriers to food access.

·         Work closely with the staff at A Place To Turn and help with pantry operations when needed.

Experience, Skills and Attributes

·         Passion for working to solve food insecurity.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively.

·         Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency van and truck.

·         Ability to lift 50 pounds.

·         Ability to work some nights and weekends.

·         Bi-lingual (Spanish or Portuguese).

·         Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The salary range is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience.  Benefits include paid vacations and sick time, as well as the last week in December as a paid vacation week; health, dental and vision insurance (80% employer paid); and a 3% Simple IRA match.

Food Pantry Coordinator

The Food Pantry Coordinator (FPC) reports directly to the Purchasing and Logistics Director. The FPC is part of all pantry operations, interacting with clients and volunteers regularly.  Given current demographics of clients who use the food pantry the FPC needs to speak English and Spanish and/or Portuguese fluently. This is a physical role that requires lifting boxes of food and being on your feet, especially during pantry set-up and client distribution hours.

Hours: 35/week, including occasional evening and weekend hours

Pay: Hourly/ bi-weekly

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Client Registration

·         Greet and check-in clients.

·         Accurately capture all information in client database.

·         Assist clients in making appointments.

Pantry Operations

·         Perform all necessary duties to ensure a smooth distribution including but not limited to stocking and shopping with clients if needed.

·         Assist with unloading, sorting and storage of deliveries.

·         Assist with checking expiration dates.

·         In collaboration with the other Food Pantry Coordinator, set up Farmer’s Market, Kitchen and stock shelves before each distribution and break down when pantry closes.

·         Pickup donations/orders as needed.

·         Enter in-kind donations in donor database.

·         Assist with mobile markets as needed.

Volunteer Management

·         Work closely with the Pantry and Logistics Coordinator to:

o   Recruit new volunteers and manage all volunteer inquiries.

o   Train and supervise volunteers, including retention and appreciation.

o   Manage the Student Ambassador Program.

Skills and Attributes

·         Bi-lingual in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese

·         Ability to lift at least 40 pounds

·         Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive agency van and truck

·         Passion for working to solve food insecurity.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively.

The salary is $25 - $27 per hour depending on experience.  Benefits include paid vacations and sick time, as well as the last week in December as a paid vacation week; health, dental and vision insurance (80% employer paid); and a 3% Simple IRA match.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Rebecca Gallo at rebecca@aplacetoturn-natick.org.

A Place To Turn is an equal opportunity employer.