St. Louis Area Foodbank
Product Sourcing Relationship Coordinator
St. Louis Area Foodbank, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044
Overview
Position Overview The Product Sourcing Relationship Coordinator plays a key supporting role in helping the St. Louis Area Foodbank recover food from grocery stores, farms, and agricultural partners. This position focuses on building and maintaining relationships with donors, coordinating donation pickups, and ensuring that all food safety and handling guidelines are followed. The coordinator will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support food recovery efforts and reduce food waste in our region. Key Objectives
Assist with increasing food donations from grocery and agricultural sources. Support and maintain donor relationships across Missouri and Illinois. Coordinate the pickup and documentation of rescued food. Ensure rescued food meets safety and quality standards. Connect Foodbank partner agencies with local donation opportunities. Key Responsibilities
Relationship Coordination
Help maintain positive working relationships with grocery stores, farms, and food donors. Serve as a point of contact for routine communication and donor support. Conduct check-ins with existing partners to ensure smooth donation processes. Identify new potential partners and share opportunities with the Product Sourcing team. Food Recovery Support
Coordinate donation pickups with grocery and farm partners. Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, and volunteers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries. Track donation volumes and types using inventory and reporting tools. Help implement and reinforce proper food handling and safety procedures during donation activities. Compliance & Food Quality
Monitor and report issues related to food safety, quality, or handling concerns. Support training efforts for staff, volunteers, and partners on food safety and donation best practices. Help maintain accurate records of all rescued food and partner interactions. Outreach & Communication
Represent the Foodbank at local events and meetings as needed. Help create simple reports and updates to highlight donation successes. Support donor appreciation efforts by sending thank-you notes or organizing recognition activities. Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit coordination, logistics, agriculture, retail, or related fields. Experience: 1-2 years in a coordination, customer service, or food-related role preferred. Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to build and maintain relationships Basic understanding of food safety practices Comfortable using Microsoft Office and simple inventory systems Self-motivated and team-oriented Work Schedule
This is a full-time role (40 hours/week), generally Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional evening or weekend events. Time will be split between offsite visits to partners and time at the Foodbank campus. Some remote work may be permitted when appropriate. Physical Requirements
Walking on hard concrete surfaces (in the Warehouse or the Volunteer Repackaging Center). Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. The Impact You'll Make
At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to build a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. With the dedicated partnership of nearly 600 hunger-relief programs and local agenciesincluding soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programswe are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year. Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day. About The St. Louis Area Foodbank
The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks. This network provides resources like food, funds, best practices, and greater visibility for our work. We serve 26 counties (14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois) and are part of Feeding Missouri and Feeding Illinois networks. We collect food from manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors and store, sort, repackage, and distribute it to partner agencies. We facilitate safe and efficient food movement and provide resources to our partners for greater impact. VISION: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. MISSION: Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. What We Can Offer You
Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members, and an opportunity to truly make a difference, benefits include: Competitive pay commensurate with experience Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan 403b plan with robust company match Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and more) We work hard, play hard and change lives so apply to join our Foodbank Family! Social Responsibility Statement
You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. We strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and respect varied backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve across the bi-state region. This job description does not list all duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be based on performance of listed tasks. SLAFB reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Revised April 2025 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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Position Overview The Product Sourcing Relationship Coordinator plays a key supporting role in helping the St. Louis Area Foodbank recover food from grocery stores, farms, and agricultural partners. This position focuses on building and maintaining relationships with donors, coordinating donation pickups, and ensuring that all food safety and handling guidelines are followed. The coordinator will work closely with internal teams and external partners to support food recovery efforts and reduce food waste in our region. Key Objectives
Assist with increasing food donations from grocery and agricultural sources. Support and maintain donor relationships across Missouri and Illinois. Coordinate the pickup and documentation of rescued food. Ensure rescued food meets safety and quality standards. Connect Foodbank partner agencies with local donation opportunities. Key Responsibilities
Relationship Coordination
Help maintain positive working relationships with grocery stores, farms, and food donors. Serve as a point of contact for routine communication and donor support. Conduct check-ins with existing partners to ensure smooth donation processes. Identify new potential partners and share opportunities with the Product Sourcing team. Food Recovery Support
Coordinate donation pickups with grocery and farm partners. Communicate with drivers, warehouse teams, and volunteers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries. Track donation volumes and types using inventory and reporting tools. Help implement and reinforce proper food handling and safety procedures during donation activities. Compliance & Food Quality
Monitor and report issues related to food safety, quality, or handling concerns. Support training efforts for staff, volunteers, and partners on food safety and donation best practices. Help maintain accurate records of all rescued food and partner interactions. Outreach & Communication
Represent the Foodbank at local events and meetings as needed. Help create simple reports and updates to highlight donation successes. Support donor appreciation efforts by sending thank-you notes or organizing recognition activities. Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit coordination, logistics, agriculture, retail, or related fields. Experience: 1-2 years in a coordination, customer service, or food-related role preferred. Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to build and maintain relationships Basic understanding of food safety practices Comfortable using Microsoft Office and simple inventory systems Self-motivated and team-oriented Work Schedule
This is a full-time role (40 hours/week), generally Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional evening or weekend events. Time will be split between offsite visits to partners and time at the Foodbank campus. Some remote work may be permitted when appropriate. Physical Requirements
Walking on hard concrete surfaces (in the Warehouse or the Volunteer Repackaging Center). Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. The Impact You'll Make
At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to build a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. With the dedicated partnership of nearly 600 hunger-relief programs and local agenciesincluding soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programswe are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year. Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day. About The St. Louis Area Foodbank
The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks. This network provides resources like food, funds, best practices, and greater visibility for our work. We serve 26 counties (14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois) and are part of Feeding Missouri and Feeding Illinois networks. We collect food from manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors and store, sort, repackage, and distribute it to partner agencies. We facilitate safe and efficient food movement and provide resources to our partners for greater impact. VISION: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. MISSION: Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. What We Can Offer You
Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members, and an opportunity to truly make a difference, benefits include: Competitive pay commensurate with experience Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan 403b plan with robust company match Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and more) We work hard, play hard and change lives so apply to join our Foodbank Family! Social Responsibility Statement
You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. We strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and respect varied backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve across the bi-state region. This job description does not list all duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be based on performance of listed tasks. SLAFB reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Revised April 2025 Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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