Food Security Home Delivery Driver
Food Security Home Delivery Driver (Part-time – 1 day/week)
April 2024
Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone’s mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity.
Position: Capstone’s Community and Economic Development program provides access to healthy food to our community members in various ways, including home delivery for qualifying individuals of a variety of staples, canned goods, dairy products, eggs, meats, fresh produce, and other food items. Capstone is seeking a part-time Food Security Home Delivery Driver to offer home delivery of food boxes to ensure that people in Washington and Orange Counties who have transportation challenges due to age or disability have access to the critical nutritional support provided by the Food Shelf.
Qualifications: This position is ideal for a candidate looking for meaningful part-time work serving Vermonters, and who has excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a team, an understanding of Capstone’s mission, and positive regard for individuals with low incomes and accessing services for income-based needs. The Delivery Driver will regularly need to climb stairs, and to lift and carry full food boxes and grocery bags and other items weighing up to 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license (with an acceptable driving record), access to a personal vehicle in safe and operable condition, and proof of vehicle insurance are also required.
Compensation & Benefits: The rate of pay offered for this part-time position is $20.00, with a regular schedule of 1 day per week (8 hours), and up to an additional 1.5 hours per month on an occasional basis. The Delivery Driver position is eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and receive employer match and has access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter (preferred, but not required unless otherwise stated) and/or a completed application by email to jobs@capstonevt.org; applications may also be mailed via USPS mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at jobs@capstonevt.org or at 802-479-1053.
Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Barre, VT