Transportation Internship- Summer 2024

Food Bank For New York City has an exciting opportunity for a Transportation Intern for Summer 2024!

This position works within the Transportation department. This department is responsible for Routing, Vehicle Maintenance, Driver Supervision and Cost Control. To support these tasks, this position will:

• Support the Logistics & Transportation departments on all administrative tasks.

• Assist with updating/creating new SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Attending site inspections (Ride along), investigation and monitoring routes.

• Assist in a variety of duties to ensure the safe and efficient transport of our products.

• Learn about the Transportation & Supply Chain Industry.

• Collaborate with different external companies to investigate & gather information to cross reference costs.

• Leverage multiple technology platforms that are used for day-to-day operations.

• Collaborate with other internal departments to complete projects.

• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention.

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.

• Participate in daily operational tasks including planning.

• Collaborate with the transportation team to work on a project to optimize delivery time to our agencies.

• Assist operations team in streamlining the SOP of current processes including but not limited to selection, pick, load and dispatch.

Skills (Required & Recommended):

• Compassionate, patient, and sensitive to the needs of people experiencing food insecurity.

• Basic computer skills; typing, data entry, Outlook, Microsoft Suite

• Strong communication skills

• Exceptional communication and listening skills.

• Attentive to detail

• Able to work out of Bronx office location Monday-Friday

Benefits:

• Completion of a project that will impact the work being done at The Food Bank for New York City.

• Time with Senior Executives at intern specific fireside chats

• Presentation skills, present your completed project(s) to The Food Bank stakeholders.

• Knowledge of food systems, food safety, and food sustainability

• Experience working in the non-profit space.