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Description

REACH (Regina Education and Action on Community Hunger) is a non-profit organization that works to ensure everyone in Regina has access to safe, nutritious, culturally acceptable, and affordable food.  We do this through several programs including The Good Food Box, The Family Basket, Mobile Stores, Convenience Meals, and educational programs.  More information about our programs can be found at www.reachinregina.ca

We are seeking a Food Security Operations Assistant to work with staff and volunteers to deliver our programs.
  
Duties include:
-Packaging fresh produce, dry goods, and frozen meals for distribution
-Operating mobile stores, including handling cash and dealing with customers
-Assisting in the maintenance, security, and cleaning of the facility and equipment
-Pickup and delivery of food and equipment driving a cargo van.
-Providing encouragement and support to volunteers and program participants

This is a part time position with a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the potential for more.  Standard hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Additional hours, when available, will fall between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.  Please include your work availability in your application.

Requirements:
-A Grade 12 diploma or GED
-A valid driver's license and an acceptable driver's abstract
-Excellent oral and good written communication skills
-Good math skills
-Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform other common physical labour
-Basic computer skills
-A criminal record check free of any criminal convictions related to violence, sexual offences, or fraud
-Experience handling cash and working with customers is an asset

The position may be filled before the application deadline, so please apply early.