Employment

The Food Bank provides a variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits. We are proud to have a working environment that brings compassion to feeding individuals and families throughout our eleven counties of central and northern New York. The Food Bank is committed to diversity and embraces its benefits.

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Finance Associate

Position Summary:

The Finance Associate is responsible for assisting in the general financial operations and functions of the agency.

Qualifications:

Individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office; bachelor’s degree in finance or business required; work experience in general accounting functions and computer operation; ability to work well with diverse groups of people; excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.


Essential Functions:

Assist in the preparation and analysis of reports for internal and external constituents; review and assist with the preparation of monthly vouchers, bank reconciliations, and closing processes. Process monthly closing; including reconciling AR/AP, prepaid accounts, and accruals. Provide assistance and analysis with inventory tracking and reporting. Utilize computer software programs to input, retrieve, and analyze information as directed. Provide back-up assistance to the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Finance Associates, as needed.

Send resume and cover letter to:

Food Bank of Central New York
Attn: Human Resources
7066 Interstate Island Road
Syracuse, NY 13209

 

Or: HR(at)foodbankcny.org

 


 

 

Nutrition Educator:

 

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Educator, under the guidance of the Director of Food Sourcing and Nutrition is responsible 50% of the nutrition education and reporting requirements for the Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables (JSY) program and all aspects of the Kids Cafe program.  The JSY Nutrition Educator is also responsible for assisting with the implementation of other nutrition education programs.

 

Qualifications:

  • Registered dietitian preferred OR
  • BS in Nutrition OR
  • BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition
  • Must have 2 years community nutrition/public health experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Travel required with possible overnight travel

 

Essential Functions:

  • Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Nutrition Education
    • Prepare for and conduct 5 nutrition education sessions with at least 90 SNAP eligible individuals per month using lesson plan materials provided
    • Maintain electronic data collection
    • Child Nutrition Programs
      • Conduct education through Food Bank’s child nutrition programs
      • Daily administration of Food Bank’s Kids Cafe program
    • General Nutrition Education
      • Conduct other nutrition education as needed for emergency food program recipients

 

Send resume and cover letter to:

Food Bank of Central New York
Attn: Human Resources
7066 Interstate Island Road
Syracuse, NY 13209

Or: HR(at)foodbankcny.org