The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a USDA program that provides a monthly package of healthy groceries and complementary nutrition education to seniors at risk of hunger. CSFP currently operates in Washington, DC as Grocery Plus, in Suburban MD as My Groceries To Go and in Northern Virginia as CSFP. In DC, it is combined with another USDA program, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), which provides benefits to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets. The Capital Area Food Bank is the executor of both programs for DC with oversight by DC Health.
The Senior Hunger Strategies Partnership Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Grocery Plus distributions from the mobile unit at locations throughout DC as specified by management. The goal of the mobile unit is to expand distribution of Grocery Plus to underserved gap areas. The Senior Hunger Strategies Partnership Coordinator is also responsible for promoting the mobile unit to the community and existing CSFP participants, enrolling qualifying seniors, and promoting other federal nutrition programs and other senior-centric programming. The position will ensure quality and consistency is maintained across all mobile distributions and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
Essential Functions:
Mobile Unit Distributions & Administration 50%
Supports and promotes the mission of CAFB and CSFP.
Leads all CSFP mobile unit distributions, in compliance with the CSFP program
Assist with monthly reporting on participation and package distribution through the mobile unit.
Accounts for Grocery Plus packages that are distributed according to standing policies and food safety standards
Provides prompt and accurate customer services by arriving on time to assigned locations, interacting respectfully and professionally with program participants, and answering questions/concerns according to program guidelines.
Safely operates select equipment such as a pallet jack, carts.
Assists with additional direct deliveries as needed.
Senior Hunger Strategies General Administration 40%
Process applications and other CSFP documents as needed.
Monitors SHS sites in all regions for compliance, reports findings and executes appropriate action plans
Serves as back-up for Door Dash deliveries, Walk In Center distributions, and Curbside Groceries distributions.
SHS Outreach 10%
Promote SHS programs to the community at scheduled events
Encourage enrollment in other federal nutrition programs and senior centric programming.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
At least an AA degree in related field or HS diploma with 3-5 years related experience
At least 2-3 years of customer service
Experience in a non-profit environment preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license
Ability and comfort with navigating the Washington metro area
Other Skills / Abilities:
Exhibits aptitude in working with community and faith-based organizations
High comfort level working with diverse older adult populations
Ability to keep detailed records and give and follow clear directions
Presents excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work well with regular deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, and internet resources
Exhibits creative approaches to meeting challenges
Familiarity of nutrition and food access issues is a plus
Ability to drive a large delivery van.
Ability to operate a pallet jack, and forklift.
Spanish fluency preferred.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
Physical activities involve sitting for up to 30% of the workday
Regularly lifts office supplies or food items up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel to sites throughout the Washington metro area.
Working environment in office, warehouse, and community
Hours varies weekly based on distributions and other activities scheduled
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), professional development, growth, and fun work in a diverse environment.
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. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!