What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Programs Coordinator position at St. Louis Area Foodbank?
Job Description
Job Description
St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title : Community Programs Coordinator
Immediate Supervisor : Equitable Access Supervisor
Employees Supervised : None
FLSA : Non-Exempt / Hourly
General Description / Position Summary :
The Community Programs Coordinator will be the point of contact for the 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 providing various styles of distributions (client choice and drive through model) throughout our 26-county region. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Equitable Access Supervisor and other distribution programs as needed. The Community Programs 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. Candidates should be comfortable working in various socio-economic areas and have a passion for supporting community members to have reliable access to food and other resources.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Oversee and serve as the St. Louis Area Foodbank's on-site point of contact for Food on the Move and Food Access and Resource Market distributions 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 the gathering of data and stories to reinforce philanthropic and marketing efforts to ensure program models are resourced appropriately.
- Maintain food safety and EHS guidelines for food distribution.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and measurement of the success of all Food on the Move distributions.
- Assist in executing and updating annual department work plan, including budgets, calendars, goals, and tasks.
- Fulfilling operational tasks as 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. Addressing client and community concerns as it relates to direct distributions.
- Serve as support for 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 :
Work Schedule :
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 agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we 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 :
o VISION : A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.
o 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 incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including :
We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.
SLAFB DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) STATEMENT
You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At the SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are by cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to the SLAFB and enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At the SLAFB, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusivity to create a respectful and fulfilling workplace representing a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.
Updated February 2025
