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L.A. Family Housing Corporation

$21.85/hr

The Position The Program Assistant is responsible for handling administrative responsibilities of ... Stocks basic needs supplies and food for participants coming to service center * Completes ...

JWCH Institute

Volunteer-Food Pantry Program

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Collaborating closely with the HIV Nutritional Support Program Assistant and JWCH employees, the volunteer contributes to the efficient execution of grocery distribution for each client at the food ...

Horsefeather

Food Runner

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$18.20/hr

Communicate effectively between the kitchen and front-of-house teams. * Assist servers by clearing ... Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Horsefeather Palo Alto is an extension of the original ...

Young Horizons

Substitute Assistant Teacher

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Infant / Toddler Program, Preschool full-day and half-day programs, and a nutritious Food Program. ASSISTANT TEACHER - JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and ...

Young Horizons

Substitute Assistant Teacher

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$22 - $22.50/hr

Infant / Toddler Program, Preschool full-day and half-day programs, and a nutritious Food Program. ASSISTANT TEACHER - JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and ...

Young Horizons

Substitute Assistant Teacher

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Infant / Toddler Program, Preschool full-day and half-day programs, and a nutritious Food Program. ASSISTANT TEACHER - JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and ...

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What is the difference between Food Program Assistant vs Food Service Worker?

AspectFood Program AssistantFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government programs, community centersRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & IndustryPublic health agencies, community programsFood service industry, hospitality
Job FocusAssisting with food program administration, client support, and compliancePreparing, serving, and cleaning up food in a service setting

While both roles involve working with food, the Food Program Assistant primarily supports food assistance programs and administrative tasks, whereas the Food Service Worker focuses on food preparation and service in a direct customer-facing environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Food Program jobs in California?

The most popular types of Food Program jobs in California are:

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Infographic showing various Food Program Assistant job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Welcome Desk - Program Assistant

L.A. Family Housing Corporation

On-site

$21.85/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Pay Rate
USD $21.85/Hr.
Why Join Us
You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.
LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 17,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people's lives at LA Family Housing!
The Position
The Program Assistant is responsible for handling administrative responsibilities of the LAFH Welcome desk at the Service Centers. This position will provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the workspace, including but not limited to: preparing reports; supporting managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication; and being responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. This role should be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, and have an ability to effectively communicate via phone and email, ensuring that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner. This position requires a high level of technological proficiency, organizational efficiency, and a willingness to be a member of a team. Multi-tasking while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support, is essential in this position. The Program Assistant should be resourceful, a good problem solver, and organized.
What You'll Do
  • Creates a welcoming and engaging environment for all guests
  • Welcomes, triages, checks in and guides guests arriving to LAFH service centers at The Campus
  • Receives online and phone referrals. Schedules appointments to meet with appropriate LAFH staff
  • Answers welcome desks phone lines
  • Collaborates with cross departmental teams and security
  • Facilitates receiving, tracking and mail pick up for participants and delivering mail to sites
  • Sorts, tracks, delivers packages to campus-based staff and storage rooms and delivers to satellite sites as needed
  • Ensures welcome desk, service center and intake rooms are prepared for participant and staff use
  • Stocks basic needs supplies and food for participants coming to service center
  • Completes administrative tasks such as creating agendas, memos, copies, fax, scan and uploading documents etc. as directed by supervisor
  • Stocks LAFH programs messaging materials, resources guides, program guides
  • Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all guests needs are addressed to our best ability
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

What You're Skilled At
  • Fluent in English required; bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Typing, numeric keypad, and computer skills (e.g. Excel, Word, Zoom, web-based scheduling software)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
  • Team player with customer service orientation

Other
  • Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
  • Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
  • Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule

Experience
  • At least one (1) year of administrative/clerical experience

What We Offer
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!
Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Equipment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.
Equal Employment Opportunity
LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Fair Chance Act
LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's Fair Chance Act webpage.

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