Program Specialist – Food Pantry

Job overview

The Program Specialist – Food Pantry role is onsite in New York, NY, with travel between food pantry sites and other locations in New York City and adjacent counties. Compensation is $40,000–$45,000 per year. BronxWorks supports individuals and families through services that promote economic and social well-being; this program connects families with food resources such as SNAP, WIC, and emergency food programs. The specialist supports food pantry distribution and client services through outreach, intake, referrals, appointment scheduling, data entry, inventory assistance, and follow-up. The role helps clients navigate available resources and access program services.

What you'll do

• Travel between food pantry sites
• support food distribution, inventory, and crowd control
• conduct outreach and promote services
• greet clients and schedule appointments
• provide intake, assessment, referral, and follow-up
• complete data entry and reports
• create and distribute informational materials
• maintain resource knowledge and track referrals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program specialist

food pantry

food security

client services

snap and wic resources

new york ny

bronxworks

community outreach

intake and referrals

$40k–$45k

food distribution

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes travel between multiple pantry sites and client-facing service activities.

About the employer

BronxWorks is hiring for this role. Industry: Community Food Services. Sector: 62.