Community Service Specialist — Hope Market

Job overview

The Community Service Specialist — Hope Market role is onsite in Spokane, WA, with pay of $19 per hour. The position supports The Salvation Army’s Community Services Department, including its food bank, emergency services, and seasonal events. The organization’s mission includes meeting human needs without discrimination. The specialist provides emergency assistance, helps participants access food and other resources, and supports steps toward self-sufficiency. The role combines food-bank operations, participant eligibility and distribution records, referrals, and daily community-services office support.

What you'll do

• Order, receive, organize, and stock food-bank supplies
• maintain clean and safe pantry and warehouse areas
• interview applicants to determine eligibility for programs and resources
• monitor and record food distributions
• follow up with participants
• connect participants with referrals and resources
• support food-bank operations, case management, emergency assistance, life-skills classes, computer-lab operations, and seasonal events
• follow program procedures and budget.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community service specialist

hope market

food bank

emergency assistance

participant support

community services

spokane wa

the salvation army

$19 per hour

food distribution

case management

valid driver’s license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; experience working with low-income and vulnerable people; valid driver’s license and background check required; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for eight hours.

About the employer

The Salvation Army Northwest Division is hiring for this role. Industry: Community Food Services. Sector: 62.