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Program Coordinator for Mobile Food Distributions, Tri-State Food Bank - Evansville, IN

At a glance
$16/hr
Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus paid time off
Onsite, based in Evansville, Indiana, United States
Work in person from the location
Job
Full-time
US work authorization required

Program Coordinator for Mobile Food Distributions

 

Classification:     Full time, non-exempt

Department:      Operations

Reports To:         Executive Director

Hours:                   40 hours/week, M-F, 7:45am to 4:30pm

Compensation: $16.00/hour. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, $2,000 per year IRA contribution, generous PTO and 13 paid holidays.

 

SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator for Mobile Food Distributions’ primary responsibilities include planning and managing the Mobile Food Distribution Program through coordinating dates, sites, logistics, and menus.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the Mobile Food Distribution Program.
  • Manage the “Food on the Move” Mobile Pantry Program in collaboration with the University of IL Extension.
  • Manage the Illinois Local Food Purchasing Assistance federal program.
  • Coordinate the Pop-Up Produce Giveaway Program.
  • Identify sites based upon need and lack of access to nutritious food.
  • Maintain the Mobile Food Distribution calendar and communicate additions/changes to staff.
  • Determine appropriate mobile food distribution sites based on need and sponsor’s restrictions. 
  • Communicate with site contacts to determine need and dates.
  • Work with the Food Sourcing Manager to coordinate menus.
  • Work with the Warehouse Supervisor to coordinate driver availability.
  • Work with the Development Coordinator to organize volunteers if needed.
  • Ensure adherence with all TSFB, Feeding America, and applicable government regulations.
  • Ensure sponsor and grantor requirements are met.
  • Work with the Development Director and Executive Director in providing data for grant reports.
  • Maintain accurate records of mobile food distribution events including date, location, county, pounds distributed, households and individuals served, and funds spent on purchased products.
  • Work with sites on promoting and publicizing events and prepare and provide advertisements to sites. 
  • Provide appropriate signature sheets to driver/volunteer/site personnel and collect sheets afterwards and disseminate to appropriate TSFB staff.
  • Log invoices for MFD’s, Operation Full Pack, Senior Grocery Program, Southern Illinois “Food on the Move” Program, and Pop-Up Produce Giveaways on the MFD spreadsheet.

 

SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Must be able to work well with the public and possess good customer service skills.
  • Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.  
  • Advanced knowledge in MS Office, especially Excel and Word, good internet research skills and online reporting.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • A team player.
  • Willing to participate in community events (indoors and outdoors).
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, carry insurance on personal vehicles, and be insurable by Tri-State Food Bank.

 

To apply: Submit resume or complete TSFB employment application (available for download at www.tristatefoodbank.org) and submit to Glenn Roberts, Executive Director, 2504 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711.


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