Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is seeking an individual to fill the role of food access network specialist. This position plays a critical role in advancing the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s mission by developing, strengthening, and optimizing a regional food access network. The Specialist works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to design a coordinated, data-informed Food Access System that meets residents' real needs.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position (36 base hours weekly), located in Bath, MI. Work hours are generally during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Position Details
Date: April 2026
Title: Food Access Network Specialist
Classification: Nonexempt
Reports to: Chief Impact Officer
Location: Bath, MI
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with pantry partners and community organizations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, providing ongoing support, coaching, and guidance
• Develop a deep understanding of each partner’s capacity, service model, and community impact
• Support partners in improving operations, accessibility, and service delivery
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new partners aligned with strategic network needs
• Contribute to network planning efforts to ensure efficient, equitable food distribution
• Utilize data tools, including food access mapping and partner performance metrics, to guide decision-making
• Lead onboarding processes for new pantry partners to ensure alignment with organizational standards
• Provide training and technical assistance to strengthen partner capacity and effectiveness
• Monitor partner compliance with food safety, reporting, and operational standards
• Approach accountability through a supportive, improvement-oriented lens
• Collaborate with internal teams across Food Access Systems
• Participate in Food Access Coordination meetings to align strategies and share insights
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across programs to better serve shared populations
• Identify opportunities to improve food access through network enhancements and pilot initiatives
• Support implementation strategies such as expanded pantry hours, new distribution models, or increased partner capacity
• Gather and incorporate partner and community feedback to inform improvements
QUALIFICATIONS
• 2–4 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit work, partnership management, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to analyze information and use data to inform decisions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working within food systems, hunger relief, or community-based organizations
• Familiarity with data tools, mapping tools, or CRM systems
• Experience supporting partner networks or multi-site programs
• Understanding of food insecurity and barriers to access in diverse communities
• Ability to travel to partner sites using personal transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an annual starting salary of $42,000. GLFB provides a comprehensive benefits package, including fully covered individual medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
To apply
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Rebecca Kline, human resources director, at [email protected] For additional information, please visit www.glfoodbank.org. Position remains open until filled. EOE. No phone calls please.
About Greater Lansing Food Bank
Founded in 1981, Greater Lansing Food Bank is a highly visible non-profit organization that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella and Gratiot counties. Food is distributed through an extensive network of food pantries, shelters, community kitchens, and mobile distributions throughout the seven-county service area.
GLFB is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with pantry partners and community organizations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, providing ongoing support, coaching, and guidance
• Develop a deep understanding of each partner’s capacity, service model, and community impact
• Support partners in improving operations, accessibility, and service delivery
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new partners aligned with strategic network needs
• Contribute to network planning efforts to ensure efficient, equitable food distribution
• Utilize data tools, including food access mapping and partner performance metrics, to guide decision-making
• Lead onboarding processes for new pantry partners to ensure alignment with organizational standards
• Provide training and technical assistance to strengthen partner capacity and effectiveness
• Monitor partner compliance with food safety, reporting, and operational standards
• Approach accountability through a supportive, improvement-oriented lens
• Collaborate with internal teams across Food Access Systems
• Participate in Food Access Coordination meetings to align strategies and share insights
• Identify opportunities for collaboration across programs to better serve shared populations
• Identify opportunities to improve food access through network enhancements and pilot initiatives
• Support implementation strategies such as expanded pantry hours, new distribution models, or increased partner capacity
• Gather and incorporate partner and community feedback to inform improvements
• 2–4 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit work, partnership management, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to analyze information and use data to inform decisions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience working within food systems, hunger relief, or community-based organizations
• Familiarity with data tools, mapping tools, or CRM systems
• Experience supporting partner networks or multi-site programs
• Understanding of food insecurity and barriers to access in diverse communities
• Ability to travel to partner sites using personal transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an annual starting salary of $42,000. GLFB provides a comprehensive benefits package, including fully covered individual medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
To apply
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Holly Pace-Hart, human resources director, at [email protected] For additional information, please visit www.glfoodbank.org. Position remains open until filled. EOE. No phone calls please.
About Greater Lansing Food Bank
Founded in 1981, Greater Lansing Food Bank is a highly visible non-profit organization that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Clare, Isabella and Gratiot counties. Food is distributed through an extensive network of food pantries, shelters, community kitchens, and mobile distributions throughout the seven-county service area.
GLFB is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique