Job Opportunities

The Amherst Survival Center has a small staff of employees assisted in all program areas by an amazing workforce of volunteers.

The Amherst Survival Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to racial equity and social justice and make a particular effort to encourage people of color to apply for open positions. We select and employ the best qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or military status.  

Our programs have expanded to provide more food to more people. We have two openings for positions on our team.  

Food Pantry Coordinator: Delivery & Administration (Full Time) 

Seeking an experienced program or logistics coordinator to manage our free grocery delivery program and administrative operations for the Food Pantry. The coordinator works with delivery site partners, shoppers, volunteers and interns to ensure accurate and timely food delivery to our community and manages food pantry data and reporting. Must have exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service. Experience with community partnerships and collaborations preferred. 40 hrs/wk incl. some eve/weekend hours. See job description for list of qualifications and job duties. $18-$20/hr DOE plus excellent benefits (see below). 

Kitchen Assistant (Part Time) 

Seeking a team-oriented individual with experience in commercial food preparation to prepare and serve meals, and ensure a clean, stocked, and efficient Community Meals Program. Knowledge of kitchen operations, safety, and cooking methods required. 20 hrs/wk. See job description for list of qualifications and job duties. $16/hr plus excellent benefits (see below). 

Employee Benefits: We know that benefits offered are an important part of your decision to apply for a job. The Amherst Survival Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for full and part-time employees. Benefits include: Paid vacation (starting at 3 weeks per year); Paid sick leave, personal time, and holidays; Simple IRA with 3% employer match and immediate vesting; Health & Dental Insurance (for all employees working 20 or more hours per week); Life insurance (100% paid by organization); and both Short & Long Term Disability Insurance (100% paid by organization, available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week). You’ll also receive quality supervision and work alongside an amazing team of staff and volunteers as part of a robust community effort that has provided more than a million meals worth of food to more than 7,000 of our neighbors over the last year. And you’ll get to eat delicious, prepared lunches four days a week! 

The Amherst Survival Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to racial equity and social justice and make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. We select and employ the best qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or military status.  

To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to jobs16@amherstsurvival.org or mail to Hiring Manager, Amherst Survival Center, P.O. Box 9629, N. Amherst, MA 01059. Be sure to indicate which position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter. No phone calls or visits please. Applications accepted until positions are filled. Review to begin immediately. Prompt applications encouraged.