The Food Resources department is integral to the CAFB’s mission through its work of acquiring food for communities in need throughout the Capital Region. As a member of this dynamic team, the Retail Food Donations Field Coordinator will contribute to our retail food recovery program, Partner Direct. The Partner Direct program at CAFB facilitates donation relationships between our network of partner agencies and our roster of retail and food industry donors. This position will spend most of the working time in the field conducting store visits to improve these partnerships and foster program growth. This position will require a high attention to detail, creating and disseminating reports for internal and external audiences, and collaborating with several key stakeholders to meet annual goals.
Essential Functions:
Program Coordination
Plan for and conduct at least eight to ten site visits per week to establish new partnerships, strengthen existing relationships, and resolve challenges
Provide onsite training for retail employees to increase donations and limit operational challenges
Initiate, support, adjust, and troubleshot individual partnerships between agencies and donors to ensure consistent food donations
Use the Meal Connect platform to track program data and use it in real-time at store visits
Follow and enforce standard operating procedures to ensure program consistency across retail stores
Program Growth
Support the expansion of the Partner Direct program by identifying opportunities to increase donor participation
Work with Food Resources Manager and Partner Direct Team to analyze program data, identify opportunities to improve and expand the program, and implement strategic opportunities
Administrative
Maintain and distribute accurate and timely reports for internal and external stakeholders
Maintain accurate records of store visits and document in CAFB system
Work collaboratively with other divisions of the Food Resources team and other CAFB departments
Participate in weekly team meetings and any training activities as needed
Requirements:
At least 1-2 years’ experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; comfort with enforcing policies and navigating difficult conversations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Problem-solving skills
Extremely organized and meticulous with details
Excellent project management skills, strong follow-through, and ability to prioritize
Ability to meet deadlines
Passion for food access and food rescue/waste prevention
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Physical activities involve driving to sites and walking around retail grocery stores. 4 days in the field, driving across DMV metro area. Occasionally lift office supplies up to 20 pounds.
Majority in the field. Must be willing to travel to stores across DMV with either person vehicle or CAFB vehicle. Must respond to infrequent weekend and evening technical emergencies. Mon to Fri, 8:30 - 5:00 pm; extended when necessary.
Reporting:
Reports to Senior Manager, Food Resourcing
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please Note: We do not accept walk-in applications or in-person status updates for any positions. All applicants must apply online. We kindly ask that applicants do not call/email/or show up in person to inquire about application status. To check the status of your application, please log in to your personal Paycom application account. Our HR team will contact you directly if you are selected for the next step in the hiring process.
Compensation:
$24.08 to $29.43/hour
Schedule:
Regular site visits, 3 days in the field/ 1 day in the office, required with comfortability navigating within the DC metro area
Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:00pm; with weekends or extended hours for special events
NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro (DC office), professional development, growth, and fun work in a diverse environment.
Submit a resume, cover letter, and application through Paycom at the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/3AADCD4945A964C4145B…
It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org.