Special Programs Coordinator

Reports to: Special Programs Manager

Location: Huntsville, AL

Salary Range: $19-$20.50 per hour, plus benefits

Type: Full Time

JOB FUNCTION

Collaboratively work to provide nutritious food to those in need, particularly portions of the population that are underserved, in the Food Bank’s 11-county coverage area. Assist in coordinating the recruitment, distribution, coordination, and record keeping of several special programs, including: Summer Meals for kids, mobile pantries, the Healthcare Partnership Program, the School Pantry Program, the Food Bank of North Alabama Market, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors. Assist in on-site management of mobile pantries and the logistics necessary for successful distributions. Assist with site-visits at partners’ on-site pantries, and help ensure compliance with all policies, regulations, and reporting requirements. Assist with leading volunteer groups. This position also will support other Food Bank programs as needed.

BACKGROUND

The Food Bank of North Alabama is a nonprofit, tax exempt charity affiliated with Feeding America. We procure, warehouse and distribute food to the ill, children and those struggling with food insecurity. Each year we distribute 13 million meals to people in North Alabama through a network of more than 250 charitable feeding programs – including food pantries, soup kitchens and children backpack programs. We also pursue proactive solutions to end hunger and poverty through initiatives aimed at supporting local farmers and improving our local food system.

A brief definition of some terms:

1. Mobile Pantry – A temporary food pantry set up for distribution in a parking lot or other location such as a school, or community center. During these events, the Food Bank typically serves between 150-1,000 people by distributing food boxes and fresh produce on site. These events require pre-planning and coordination between multiple teams within the Food Bank and community partners.

2. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) – A federal program for low-income senior residents. This program is operated by the Food Bank and partner agencies. The program requires intense oversight as it is a federal program. Food Bank staff conduct distributions of senior food boxes locally in Huntsville and oversee partner agencies’ distributions of senior food boxes in other locations within our service area.

3. Summer Meals – A program to provide meals to kids 18 and younger at sites across our service area, typically, schools, churches, or community centers, during the summer months when school is not in session.

4. School Pantry – A food pantry set up within a school and run by either volunteers, school administrators, teachers, or a combination of all.

5. Food Bank of North Alabama Market- The Food Bank’s permanent client-choice pantry located at 2000 Vernon Ave., managed by the Special Programs team but run by volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead record keeping and data collection for Healthcare Partnerships, Food Bank of North Alabama Market, School Pantries, and Mobile Pantries. Assist with record keeping and data collection for CSFP as needed.

· Assist with inspections of new and existing program partners’ on-site pantries.

· Complete the food ordering process for program partners’ onsite pantries and school mobile pantries.

· Oversee the efforts of on-site volunteer groups and work with the Volunteer Manager to ensure events have the necessary volunteer participation.

· Maintain consistent contact with program partners’ on-site pantry coordinators to ensure timely monthly reporting is taking place.

· Help recruit and screen Summer Meal sites, promote the Summer Meals program, complete compliance audits on site visits.

· Ensure smooth operation of mobile pantries by preparing the required paperwork, confirming distribution details for each location and compiling data reports after each distribution.

· Properly maintain records for mobile pantries including eligibility forms, when required. Maintain and develop relationships with current and potential mobile pantry locations.

· Provide nutrition and healthy eating awareness to clients across all demographics via outreach activities at mobile pantries and partner agency visits through collaboration with community organizations.

· Help maintain a key contact database.

· Attend various networking and professional meetings.

· Ensure program grant funds are being utilized per terms of each grant.

· Demonstrates a pleasant, professional and helpful attitude at all times.

· Local travel is required.

· Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or comparable experience.
• Experience in nutrition education or volunteer coordination is a plus.
• Spanish-speaking skills a plus.
• Excellent customer service and relationship building/interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

· Ability to work effectively in a team.

· Strong problem-solving skills in a team approach.

· Outgoing and communicative by nature.

· Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and accuracy.

· Proficiency using databases and Microsoft Office Professional Suite.

· Proficiency using Canva is a plus.

· Valid Alabama driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

· Experience driving a commercial-size van or small box truck is a plus.

· Values align with the Food Bank’s core values: respect, accountability, collaboration, urgency, service and integrity.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to lift 50 pounds.

· Ability to load and unload product on to or off of vehicle by hand, if needed.

· Ability to drive motor vehicles.

Please submit an application, cover letter and resume by close of business Wed., July 8 to jobs@fbofna.org.

The Food Bank of North Alabama is an equal opportunity employer and provider. EEO

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person