Company description
Food Link is the bridge between retailers, distributors, and farms that have surplus food and community organizations seeking nutritious food for people in need.
Food Link partners with food retailers, distributors, and farms to rescue high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, and prepared foods that might otherwise end up in landfills. In 2024 alone, Food Link rescued 1.6 million pounds of fresh food, equivalent to 1.34 million meals’ worth of food. With the support of over 350 dedicated volunteers and 12 staff, Food Link is a nimble and flexible organization operating seven days a week, 360 days a year.
Food Link strives to provide fresh nutritious food to 120 recipient agencies that serve people experiencing food insecurity. Programs distributing our food include food pantries, schools, afterschool programs, senior centers, low-income housing facilities, communities of worship, veterans centers, and programs for refugees, among others. We work with each community partner to provide customized deliveries in a manner that respects cultural and dietary preferences.
Job description
The Administrative Assistant facilitates core daily administrative functions to ensure our office runs smoothly. This role is perfect for a self-starter who loves creating order and organization, and who wants to apply their administrative talents to a meaningful cause. Reporting directly to the Director of Administration, the ideal candidate must handle sensitive data and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. This position supports multiple organizational functions (including HR, Facilities, and Finance), assists the senior leadership team, and oversees the daily operations of our physical office space.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can independently balance shifting priorities, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively within a small, dynamic team.
Full job description can be viewed here.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
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