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YMCA of Greater Boston

Hunger Prevention Specialist

316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

On-site · Part-time · $16–$20/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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Greater Boston Collaborative Food Access Hub

Position: Hunger Prevention Specialist

Location: 30 Northampton St., Roxbury, MA 02118

Reports to: Director of Operations  

Position Type: Part-Time

 

Job Responsibilities:

·       Set up packing line with food at beginning of shift (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager) ·       Stock the bagging area with food that will be used to pack bags for the day ·       Pack grocery bags ·       Identify unfit produce and place in compost boxes under tables ·       Replenish/restock food as needed for line ·       Stack empty pallets ·       Break down and recycle all cardboard boxes in recycling bins throughout the day ·       Pull bags from tables and place them in carts to prepare for deliveries or on pallets (as directed by Pantry Operations Manager) ·       Assist drivers in loading deliveries ·       Assist with deliveries as needed ·       Attend staff meetings ·       Complete all required YMCA training courses and food safety courses

When packing is complete for the day:

·       Remove all food from line/tables and return to proper pallets ·       Refrigerate unused produce ·       Remove all compost boxes from line and place all spoiled produce in compost bins ·       Disinfect all tables and carts ·       Empty all trash bins into trash compactor and replace trash bags ·       Empty all recycling bins into recycling compactor ·       Sweep both packing areas  ·       Other duties as assigned by manager

   

Key Responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:     ·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.    

Reports To

Joaquin Greenwood

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