Founded in 1988, Food & Friends provides medically-tailored meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other life-challenging illnesses. Our team of sixty-five employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and fourteen counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need.
We seek a Summer Social Services Assistant to support our busy Client Services Department. The Assistant will provide service orientations and follow-ups to new clients over the phone, assist with a variety of clerical tasks, and assist with meal deliveries to client homes on an as-needed basis. In return, the Assistant will receive a highly competitive hourly wage and an excellent, resume-building introduction to nonprofit social services. This is a full-time, temporary position that will provide approximately eight weeks of work during the summer months from June through August/September.
The successful applicant will have completed at least some college coursework and have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Other qualifications include strong communication skills, strong time management skills and an appreciation for diversity. Demonstrated interest in health, nonprofit management, or social services strongly preferred. Offer of employment contingent upon a pre-employment drug test and proof of vaccination—including booster—against COVID-19 (exemption from vaccination requirement will be considered for disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance).
Our staff enjoys a high quality, fun, diverse work environment. Food & Friends is Metro accessible, and has free on-site parking.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Mr. Lucas Ginn
Food & Friends
Email: apply@foodandfriends.org
No phone calls, please
Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer