Summer Feeding Associate

Description

POSITION TITLE:   Summer Feeding Associate

DEPARTMENT:  Operations, Community Programs

REPORTS TO:  Community Programs Manager

CLASSIFICATION:  Full-time, Seasonal, Mostly Onsite

STATUS:   Non-Exempt

RATE:    $17.00/hr. 

TERM:   05/21/2025 - 08/15/25

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Feeding Tampa Bay serves ten counties in West Central Florida and is a leader in hunger relief across our region. Just last year, we served 85M meals to our neighbors through direct service and through our network of 400+ food pantry partners. 

But, we know food alone won’t solve hunger — that’s why we’re redefining what it means to feed our region. By creating pathways to possibilities for nearly 1 million people, Feeding Tampa Bay connects and convenes solutions, partners and resources that nourish long-term stability. As a member of the Feeding America network, we will work to dismantle barriers for individuals, families and seniors across our area — because it’s possible.

SUMMARY

As part of the Operations team, the Seasonal Summer Feeding Associate is responsible for cultivating relationships with partnered sites, assisting with food ordering, and monitoring the distribution of food. In this role, you will support the implementation of initiatives to drive the goals of the child hunger team.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating and implementing summer feeding programs, including training on program operations, data collection, and food safety.
• Ensure summer feeding partner sites are operating within program guidelines.
• Develop rapport with partner program sites and encourage regular communication.
• Assess and evaluate best practices and program integrity to coach partner sites.
• Maintain site record files, ensuring accuracy of information and site contacts.
• Maintains schedule for regular visits to program partner sites, completing documentation as required.
• Acts as liaison between Feeding Tampa Bay and partnered food programming sites.
• Represent FTB at meetings, events, and within the community to promote Feeding Tampa Bay programs. 
• Support special projects and perform other duties that are assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in human services, public health nutrition & dietary sciences, or closely related fields is a plus but is not required.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and interact professionally with all people in a friendly and calm manner.
• Skills related to accurate input of data. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including ability to function well in a multiple-team setting.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communicator.
• Commitment to understanding and supporting FTB’s Mission.
• Excellent dedication to customer service
• May require to work nights, weekends and/or an adjusted schedule.
• Ability to pass a national background check.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to travel throughout our 10-county service area.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.