The Program Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between Treasure Coast Food Bank (TCFB), agency partners, and affiliated programs. This role ensures that partner organizations operate in alignment with TCFB policies as well as Feeding America, USDA, and applicable state regulations.
The coordinator supports agency recruitment, onboarding, compliance monitoring, capacity evaluation, reporting, and partner engagement. Through site visits, inspections, training, and data analysis, this position safeguards program integrity while strengthening the Food Bank’s partner network to expand equitable access to food across the Treasure Coast.
This role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, regulatory awareness, and the ability to build productive community relationships.
What You Will Do
As the Program Coordinator, you will strengthen and protect the integrity of Treasure Coast Food Bank’s partner network. You will identify service gaps in the community and recruit partners in underserved areas to expand equitable food access. You will guide organizations through the agency application and onboarding process, conduct site visits and annual inspections, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Food Bank policies.
You will collect, track, and analyze program data for funders and stakeholders, support audit readiness, and monitor partner performance and activity levels. Through training, communication, and collaboration, you will serve as a resource to agency partners while maintaining accountability standards that uphold food safety, program equity, and operational excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
Agency Recruitment & Development:
-Research the community to identify service gaps and recruit partners in underserved areas.
-Assist organizations through the agency application and approval process.
-Conduct tours and presentations for prospective and current partners.
-Determine partner needs through surveys and capacity assessments.
-Facilitate agency trainings, workshops, and partner engagement initiatives.
-Assist in planning and executing partner related events and retention efforts.
Compliance & Monitoring:
-Conduct site visits of TCFB programs and agency partners to ensure safe, equitable storage and distribution of products.
-Perform annual inspections to ensure compliance with TCFB, Feeding America, USDA, and applicable regulations.
-Review partner activity and follow up on agencies with no Food Bank activity within a three-month period.
-Collaborate with internal departments to place agencies on hold when violations occur.
-Maintain audit readiness for all agency/program files and regulatory reviews.
-Attend required trainings with Feeding America, FDACS, and related organizations.
Data Management & Reporting:
-Collect, track, and input monthly agency/program reports and statistical data.
-Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy records of program activities.
-Review monthly distribution reports and monitor performance trends.
-Develop and implement procedures for annual demographic data collection.
-Review and update agency files, inspection records, program dashboards, and key messaging.
Program Operations Support:
-Assist with weekly operations of the no-cost grocery program.
-Utilize program software to review, print, and manage neighbor data and orders.
-Regularly communicate agency updates and changes to appropriate internal staff.
-Perform additional duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.
Additional Duties:
-Perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of program operations and organizational goals.
-Essential business/ first responder: In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Treasure Coast Food Bank is considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety is balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others.
Who Will Be Successful in This Role
A successful Program Coordinator is relationship-oriented yet compliance-focused. This individual can build trust with partners while maintaining firm accountability standards. They are analytical, organized, and confident, navigating regulatory frameworks and inspection processes.
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
-Strong understanding of compliance enforcement and inspection practices
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
-High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently
-Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive matters
-Ability to analyze data and identify performance trends
-Professional presence when representing the Food Bank externally
-Self-direction and strong time management skills
-Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with community partners
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree preferred (relevant experience may substitute).
-Experience in compliance monitoring, inspections, or regulatory oversight required.
-Experience in food programs, food safety, or food service operations preferred.
-Bilingual preferred.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.
-Possession of valid Florida driver’s license, liability insurance, and clean driving record.
-Access to reliable transportation for local travel
Physical Requirements & Acknowledgement:
This position operates primarily in an office environment with regular travel to agency sites and program locations.
-Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods
-Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods.
-Ability to move throughout a 48,000 square-foot warehouse facility.
-Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
-Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
-Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone.
-Ability to travel locally to partner sites, events, and meetings.
-Health insurance
-Dental insurance
-Vision insurance
-Life insurance
-Short-term disability insurance
-Long-term disability insurance
-Paid time off
-10 Paid Holidays
-403b matching
Please apply directly on our careers page at: https://stophunger.org/about/careers/
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the largest hunger relief agency on the Treasure Coast, providing millions of pounds of food to over 400 charitable organizations in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, we provide numerous programs that not only solve the immediate problems of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security.