Food Access Associate (Seasonal) Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Food Access Associate (Seasonal) Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success 150 Spruce St, Manchester, NH 03103 About ORIS The Organization for Refugee & Immigrant Success (ORIS) is a non-profit community-based organization with a mission to aid in the resettlement of refugees and immigrants by providing assistance, training, resources, and opportunities that promote self-sufficiency. ORIS programs support new Americans to hone their strengths and transform barriers as they integrate into and become leaders within their communities. ORIS programming includes the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program (NASAP) farmer training and business development, food access initiatives, Healthy Families victim advocacy and case management, youth development, and workforce development. About Fresh Start Farms Fresh Start Farms is a collective brand for farmers participating in the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program. The Fresh Start Food Hub opened in 2020 and organizes and actively manages the aggregation, distribution, and marketing of produce from Fresh Start Farmers and other local producers. The food from the Fresh Start Food Hub is distributed through a CSA FarmShare, a mobile market, wholesale accounts, a retail market, and other food access projects.]] Job Overview The Food Access Associate will play an essential role in the operations of Fresh Start Food Hub. Responsibilities include receiving and packaging produce, packing boxes, setting up and shutting down the Mobile Market and assisting with the busiest stop on Thursdays from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Our Mobile Market is a farm stand on wheels that brings fresh, locally-grown food directly to communities with limited access, making it easier and more affordable to enjoy healthy produce. It connects New Hampshire farmers with residents by eliminating the need to travel to a farm, farmers market, or grocery store. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative, impactful, and community-driven organization while building a more vibrant, inclusive, and thriving local food system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pack produce according to weekly orders.
• Wash, weigh, bag/bunch and package produce items.
• Receive products and ensure produce meets Fresh Start Farms’ quality standards.
• Deliver produce to our Healthy Corners partners, take back unsold produce and keeping a donation/shrink log.
• Assisting the Food Access Manager with pre-packing for markets, restocking between stops as needed and ensuring the trailer is cleaned and organized at the end of the week.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at the Food Hub and on the Mobile Market; including but not limited to box breakdown, sweeping, dishes, mopping and log maintenance.
• Troubleshoot any logistical problems that arise.
• Provide personable and proactive service to all customers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with other Fresh Start Farms duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Work experience in inventory management, driving/delivery, customer service, agriculture/farming, non-profits, or other relevant areas.
• Familiarity with produce varieties, seasonality, and produce quality standards.
• Food Safety Certification (i.e. ServeSafe) or willingness to gain.
• Proficiency in another language will be considered an asset (Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Maay Maay, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili etc.). Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with first-hand or lived experience in new American communities are especially encouraged to apply.
• A demonstrated interest in food systems, sustainable agriculture, community development, and/or issues impacting American communities.

Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license and a proven track record of operating a vehicle safely with no major violations on your record.
• Comfortable driving a van/truck.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to load and unload trucks quickly and efficiently.
• Intermediate English proficiency (ability to verbally communicate with staff and customers, read produce orders and delivery routes, and assist with other operations as needed).
• Able to work: ○

Tuesdays:

8am-4pm ○

Wednesdays:

8am-4pm ○

Thursdays:

11am-7pm

• Ability to work in wet, hot, and cold environments.
• Work collaboratively across the Fresh Start Food Hub team.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and love for food and people.

ORIS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location:

In person