St. Louis Area Foodbank
Community Programs Coordinator
St. Louis Area Foodbank, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Job Title and Supervisor
Community Programs Coordinator
Immediate Supervisor: Equitable Access Supervisor
Position Summary The Community Programs Coordinator will be the point of contact for St. Louis Area Foodbank’s direct neighbor distribution programs, Food on the Move (FOTM) and Food Access and Resource Market (FARMs).
Food on the Move and Food Access and Resource Markets are programs that provide equitable access to nutritious foods by offering various distribution styles throughout our 26‑county region.
The Coordinator will engage with the community, run food distributions, support our volunteer workforce, provide an excellent neighbor experience, and expand initiatives centered on equitable access to food.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and serve as the on‑site point of contact for FOTM and FARMs, including logistics and volunteer support.
Manage food inventory through the creation and building of orders in the Foodbank’s inventory system.
Be the backup driver for the 32‑ft FOTM Trailer and Ford F450 towing vehicle.
Monitor, collect, and enter all data from recipients for necessary reports.
Support data gathering and story collection to reinforce philanthropic and marketing efforts.
Maintain food safety and EHS guidelines for food distribution.
Assist in developing, implementing, and measuring the success of all FOTM distributions.
Assist in executing and updating the annual department work plan, including budgets, calendars, goals, and tasks.
Perform operational tasks related to program operations such as warehouse equipment, order pulling systems, and cardboard compactor.
Partner with other program team members to incorporate SNAP outreach and nutritional elements in FOTM distributions.
Partner with product acquisition, the warehouse, repackaging center, and drivers to ensure proper quantities of food and resources are available for each distribution.
Provide an excellent neighbor experience and address client and community concerns related to direct distributions.
Support the Equitable Access Supervisor and other Foodbank programs as needed.
Assist foodbank staff, volunteers, interns, and AmeriCorps members with direction and support.
Attend program‑related training conferences and workshops as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Willingness to learn to set up and drive a 32‑ft trailer is required.
Willingness to learn to use a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment; prior experience is a plus.
1 to 5 years of previous experience in program management with partners and volunteers of varying socio‑economic backgrounds for a non‑profit organization strongly preferred.
Prior non‑profit experience desired.
Bilingual a plus.
Ability to become ServSafe certified.
Demonstrated success working with diverse individuals and groups on complex community issues.
Passion for the Foodbank mission and the ability to demonstrate SLAFB’s Core Values: Stewardship, Teamwork, Agility, and Respect.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and other web‑based applications.
Experience with or the ability to quickly learn Tableau or other mapping software required.
Ability to think strategically while acting tactically.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and be willing to travel within the 26‑county territory.
Must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background check.
Work Schedule Tuesday‑Saturday, full‑time position.
Work is performed onsite at the SLAFB facility and in the community across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Occasional additional weekend or evening hours may be required based on business needs.
Impact At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems by supporting nearly 600 hunger‑relief programs and local agencies, distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.
About the Foodbank
Member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks working together for equitable access to nutritious food.
Supports 26 counties—14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois—serving a diverse group of stakeholders across the region.
Collects food from manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors; stores, sorts, and repackages the food at the highest safety standards; and distributes the food to partner agencies and programs.
Vision: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.
Mission: Building a stronger bi‑state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.
Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
403(b) plan with robust company match.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, group company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and more.
Social Responsibility Statement You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank for who you are. We strive to empower our team to celebrate who they are, cultivate a fair work environment that fosters belonging, respects and values people with varied backgrounds, identities, and disabilities, and build a workplace that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi‑state region.
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Immediate Supervisor: Equitable Access Supervisor
Position Summary The Community Programs Coordinator will be the point of contact for St. Louis Area Foodbank’s direct neighbor distribution programs, Food on the Move (FOTM) and Food Access and Resource Market (FARMs).
Food on the Move and Food Access and Resource Markets are programs that provide equitable access to nutritious foods by offering various distribution styles throughout our 26‑county region.
The Coordinator will engage with the community, run food distributions, support our volunteer workforce, provide an excellent neighbor experience, and expand initiatives centered on equitable access to food.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and serve as the on‑site point of contact for FOTM and FARMs, including logistics and volunteer support.
Manage food inventory through the creation and building of orders in the Foodbank’s inventory system.
Be the backup driver for the 32‑ft FOTM Trailer and Ford F450 towing vehicle.
Monitor, collect, and enter all data from recipients for necessary reports.
Support data gathering and story collection to reinforce philanthropic and marketing efforts.
Maintain food safety and EHS guidelines for food distribution.
Assist in developing, implementing, and measuring the success of all FOTM distributions.
Assist in executing and updating the annual department work plan, including budgets, calendars, goals, and tasks.
Perform operational tasks related to program operations such as warehouse equipment, order pulling systems, and cardboard compactor.
Partner with other program team members to incorporate SNAP outreach and nutritional elements in FOTM distributions.
Partner with product acquisition, the warehouse, repackaging center, and drivers to ensure proper quantities of food and resources are available for each distribution.
Provide an excellent neighbor experience and address client and community concerns related to direct distributions.
Support the Equitable Access Supervisor and other Foodbank programs as needed.
Assist foodbank staff, volunteers, interns, and AmeriCorps members with direction and support.
Attend program‑related training conferences and workshops as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Willingness to learn to set up and drive a 32‑ft trailer is required.
Willingness to learn to use a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment; prior experience is a plus.
1 to 5 years of previous experience in program management with partners and volunteers of varying socio‑economic backgrounds for a non‑profit organization strongly preferred.
Prior non‑profit experience desired.
Bilingual a plus.
Ability to become ServSafe certified.
Demonstrated success working with diverse individuals and groups on complex community issues.
Passion for the Foodbank mission and the ability to demonstrate SLAFB’s Core Values: Stewardship, Teamwork, Agility, and Respect.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and other web‑based applications.
Experience with or the ability to quickly learn Tableau or other mapping software required.
Ability to think strategically while acting tactically.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and be willing to travel within the 26‑county territory.
Must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background check.
Work Schedule Tuesday‑Saturday, full‑time position.
Work is performed onsite at the SLAFB facility and in the community across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Occasional additional weekend or evening hours may be required based on business needs.
Impact At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems by supporting nearly 600 hunger‑relief programs and local agencies, distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.
About the Foodbank
Member of Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks working together for equitable access to nutritious food.
Supports 26 counties—14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois—serving a diverse group of stakeholders across the region.
Collects food from manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors; stores, sorts, and repackages the food at the highest safety standards; and distributes the food to partner agencies and programs.
Vision: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.
Mission: Building a stronger bi‑state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.
Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan.
403(b) plan with robust company match.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, group company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and more.
Social Responsibility Statement You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank for who you are. We strive to empower our team to celebrate who they are, cultivate a fair work environment that fosters belonging, respects and values people with varied backgrounds, identities, and disabilities, and build a workplace that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi‑state region.
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