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Program Assistant
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Job ID 33777
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Community Action Network
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description
Community Action Network's Food Program Assistant Position

Food Distribution Program Assistants are imperative to the success of our food security work. This role is at our Bryant Community Center, which is one of the largest food distributions in Washtenaw County. Essential job duties are to:
Unload deliveries and check food for quality
Organize food to prepare for distribution 
Distribute items to families as needed
Help maintain an inventory of pantry items 
Utilize excellent customer service skills to create a welcoming environment where community members feel welcome and safe
Communicate food pantry expectations with clients
Input, record, and maintain client records in online databases as needed (i.e., Salesforce, Link2Feed)
Assist with and take initiative in the general upkeep of the pantry area. This can include breaking down boxes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning shelves, refrigerators, and freezers, and the overall general clean-up of distribution and pantry areas 
Bryant is currently looking for a staff member on: 
Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, and either 
Wednesday or Thursday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

 
Educational Value

This position is particularly suited for students in human services, social work, psychology, and other related fields. It provides hands-on experience with individuals and families facing food insecurity. In this role, you will learn to work as a team, provide excellent customer service, and support under-resourced community members.
Job Requirements

This position requires a person who is experienced or interested in building experience with food security work, can work collaboratively on a dynamic team,  demonstrate cultural awareness and humility while working with diverse, underrepresented communities, and can repeatedly lift and move items over 30 pounds.
This role requires someone to be consistently available on: 
Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and either
Wednesdays or Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hourly Rate $19.00/hour
Hours 6.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, January 5, 2026
End Date Semester end or ongoing opportunities available
Primary Contact Valerie Muthuswami
Primary Contact's Email vmuthuswami@canwashtenaw.org
Supervisor Fayiza Nabilsi
Work Location Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone 734-619-0956
Fax 888.343.4454