Bilingual PT Logistics Associate

Mill Village Ministries
Greenville FoodShare PT Logistics Associate

About Mill Village Ministries:

Mill Village Ministries is a faith-based family of nonprofit enterprises that elevates our whole community through social justice, healthy food, bicycle access, youth employment, and entrepreneurial training in Greenville, SC. We accomplish this work through four social enterprises: Mill Village Farms, Village Engage, Village Launch, and Village Wrench. Mill Village Farms is a nonprofit farm and produce distributor that teaches life skills to youth, employs students, and provides access to healthy produce for all. MVF houses FoodShare Greenville, part of a state-wide program which fights food insecurity by selling subsidized fresh produce boxes to customers with SNAP benefits or financial strain. Village Engage is a nonprofit faith-based community organizer that provides educational opportunities, space for dialogue, and avenues for action to tackle systemic injustices facing the people of Greenville, SC. Village Launch is a nonprofit Entrepreneur Support Organization that provides educational services, mentorship, and market access primarily for minority and women-owned start-ups. Village Wrench is a nonprofit bicycle shop that provides accessible sales and service, youth employment, and community education for all current and future bike riders. Together, we are Mill Village Ministries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: FoodShare Greenville is partnering with a local coalition, LiveWell Greenville, and Prisma Health’s Food Resource Navigators to expand access to fresh, affordable produce boxes. Working with healthcare providers, patients who are experiencing food insecurity will be identified and offered the opportunity to receive fresh produce boxes to be delivered directly to their homes. Many logistics are involved with the start of this new program. Working alongside the director of FoodShare Greenville, the LiveWell Greenville Food Security Director, and Patient Resource Navigators from Prisma Health, the Logistics Associate will be responsible for ensuring the process runs seamlessly from beginning to end.

Work

• A qualified candidate will possess an incredible attention to detail with regards to scheduling deliveries and handling confidential patient information.
• This individual must be a natural problem solver– steady under pressure and able to maintain composure regardless of circumstances.
• Impeccable communication skills in speaking with customers of various backgrounds and with staff members of all partner agencies.
• Hours for the associate role exist within the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. However, hours weekly will be determined based on the needs of the program. Consistently, the associate will be present for box delivery pick up every other Wednesday based on the FoodShare calendar.
• Physical requirements include ability to lift 25 pounds repeatedly, operation of an electric pallet jack [once trained].
• A valid driver’s license is required in the case that the associate drives our box truck on occasion.
• Compensation for the role is $15/hourly.
• The role requires a bilingual individual fluent in both Spanish and English.

Reports to: FoodShare Director

Hours & Compensation: Part-time. $15/hr with no benefits. Payroll is run bi-weekly.

To apply for this position, please visit www.millcommunity.org/careers

At-Will, Equal Opportunity, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

Mill Village Ministries (MVM) is an at-will, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all of its employees, neighbors, volunteers, and participants. MVM is built upon the four values of dignity, empowerment, reconciliation, and neighboring, which highlight our dedication to building relationships, leveraging resources, and empowering all people to transform communities. We believe the continued success and growth of our community is critically dependent upon all people having a seat at the table without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, national identity/origin, immigration status, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, public assistance status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local legislation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation?

Work Location: In person