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Rooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.

Since New Settlement’s inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more. EEO/AA

JOB SUMMARY: The Food Pantry and Farm Stand Coordinator plays a key role in advancing New Settlement's mission to improve food access and community health in the Bronx. This position oversees the daily operations of our year-round Community Food Pantry and seasonal 170 Farm Stand, ensuring that both programs provide fresh, nutritious food in a welcoming, safe, and community-centered environment.

The coordinator supervises youth employees and volunteers; manages inventory, ordering, and reporting; builds relationships with community partners; and helps ensure that our food access programs operate efficiently while reflecting New Settlement's commitment to equity, dignity, and inclusion.

Job Duties include but not limited to:

Food Pantry and Farm Stand Operations

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the seasonal 170 Farm Stand and year-round Community Food Pantry.
• Ensure all food distribution activities are conducted safely and in compliance with organizational policies, food safety standards, and funder requirements.
• Maintain consistent, high-quality service for community members while creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Place weekly food orders based on budget, product availability, seasonal offerings, and community preferences.
• Monitor inventory and maintain pantry equipment to support efficient daily operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of pantry and farm stand spaces, including completing and monitoring cleaning logs.
• Ensure both programs operate according to established schedules and meet performance goals related to customer participation, sales, revenue, and community impact.

Staff Leadership and Volunteer Coordination

• Supervise, train, and support youth employees and volunteers during pantry and farm stand operations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and operational guidance to team members.
• Foster a positive team culture that values collaboration, respect, continuous learning, and excellent customer service.

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Coordinate outreach efforts to increase awareness of pantry and farm stand services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local partners, and residents.
• Represent New Settlement at community events, resource fairs, and outreach activities.
• Help implement communication strategies that connect community members to available food resources.

Administrative Support

• Complete daily and weekly administrative responsibilities, including cash reconciliation, sales tracking, and distribution reporting.
• Receive, weigh, record, and log food donations while maintaining accurate inventory and program records.
• Ensure participant sign-in sheets and required documentation are completed accurately and maintained according to organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate operational records and assist with routine administrative tasks.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development opportunities.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Support New Settlement's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial, social, and economic justice.
• Contribute to a workplace culture that values collaboration, professional growth, wellness, and respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working in diverse, community-based settings serving low- and moderate-income communities.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, including youth and older adults.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience handling cash, maintaining accurate financial records, or completing basic accounting tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced.

Preferred

• Experience with community engagement, outreach, community organizing, canvassing, workshop facilitation, or public education.
• Knowledge of or interest in food justice, food sovereignty, nutrition, and/or community health.
• Ability to communicate the benefits of seasonal eating, healthy food access, and environmental sustainability.
• Personal or professional experience navigating food insecurity or community food systems.
• Resident of the Bronx or Upper Manhattan.
• Undergraduate coursework or degree in relevant field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands: 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 accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and carrying heavy and bulky items.
• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment is at will and employees will undergo 45- and 90-day check-ins during their 90-day probationary period.

NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

New Settlement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This job description indicates the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of you as an employee. You may be asked to perform other duties as required.