The Capital Area Food Bank partners with about 100+ organizations on the front lines of anti-hunger work in Northern, Virginia. The VA Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the partnerships of these partner agencies in addition to monitoring sites for compliance. This position will work in a collaborative environment as part of the VA Regional Team that oversees the work of the Capital Area Food Bank in Virginia, as well as with position counterparts on the MD Regional Team and the DC Regional Team. This is a key position that will serve a connecting point between the organization and partner network we serve.
The VA Partnership Coordinator will play a critical role in achieving the mission of the Capital Area Food by supporting, recruiting, and enhancing the abilities of partner agencies located in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William County and City of Alexandria, Manassas, and Manassas Park. The Coordinator will develop a strong understanding of the local emergency food environment, identify opportunities to strengthen the CAFBs network, make connections across partners and programs, and recommend anti-hunger advocacy strategies.
Essential Functions:
Partnership Building, Recruitment and Management - 35%
Primary point of contact for approximately 100 partner agencies located in Northern Virginia.
Actively engage with partners to ensure they have access to the variety, type and amount of food they are seeking in alignment with CAFB distribution goals.
Act as a subject-matter expert on Northern Virginia region food security landscape and drive efforts to improve partner needs by engaging with CAFB.
Identify gaps in key hunger hot spots and conduct targeted recruitment efforts for new partners in high needs areas. Communicate regularly with Operations staff about product availability and delivery accuracy.
Ensure timely response to inquiries by potential partners Respond in a timely manner to partner concerns and make recommendations for process improvement.
Compliance - 50%
Maintain compliance with all aspects of rules of operation and reporting for internal CAFB and external organization standards
Review, process and allocate product to partner orders in compliance with CAFB standard operating procedures.
Perform site inspections of all sites on a scheduled basis to ensure program guidelines are met
Maintain partner agency information and accurately updates databases and files.
Onboard new partners in compliance with CAFB and Feeding America guidelines Collaborate across departments on best practices on various priorities including but not limited to brand standards, conducting information gathering surveys, database management, etc. Facilitate new partner trainings and workshops.
Regional Outreach and Engagement - 15%
Work with existing and potential partners and community-based organizations to assess need and report back to management recommendation.
Contribute to developing and implementing public policy goals and local anti- hunger advocacy efforts.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the VA partner network.
Create opportunities for partner agencies to engage with, contribute to, and influence advocacy efforts in Virginia
Educate internal staff and external supporters on VA partner agency activities.
Miscellaneous
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
At least Associate degree or higher (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
At least 1 to 3 years professional experience
Valid driver's license; ability to drive throughout service area for site visits and infrequent travel to DC Main office
Other Skills, Abilities:
Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred but not required
Customer service or member management experience
Experience leading trainings for adult audiences
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Knowledgeable about Northern Virginia community
High comfort level working with diverse community and faith- based organizations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong detail orientation.
Interest and precision in working with numbers, and budget entries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting/Keyboarding: approximately 60% of the time
Driving/Site visits: approximately 40% of the time.
May require standing and moderate walking
Occasionally lifts supplies up to 40 pounds.
Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm; with weekends or extended hours for special events.
Reporting:
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!