Community Distribution Coordinator - Austin, United States - Central Texas Food Bank, Inc.

Central Texas Food Bank, Inc.
Central Texas Food Bank, Inc.
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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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About Central Texas Food Bank

Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving 21 Counties throughout Central Texas with a facility based in Austin.

With a focus on strengthening the food system and addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty, the CTFB is launching an industry-leading strategy.

The Food Bank is therefore poised for innovative and thoughtful growth, which means we're looking for talented and dedicated team members to help execute our refreshed vision for Central Texas - the food bank is looking for you We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, professional development opportunities, and a culture of service.

Join us as we chart our course with our core values, Compassion, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.


Position Overview

Reporting to the Community Distribution Manager, the Community Distribution Coordinator coordinates the support of the Central Texas Food Bank's Mobile Pantry distribution program and Food Fair program which directly serves community members in need across CTFB's 21-county territory.

This position requires in the field support as well as solid relationship management.

This position spends a significant amount of work time in the field at community distribution sites and traveling to/from distributions.


Relationships
This position is highly visible externally requiring strong relationship management and communication skills both internally and externally. This position maintains positive relationships and communication with colleagues, volunteers, and program partners.


Your Qualifications

  • HS diploma or equivalent, bachelor's preferred
  • Must have a valid US driver's license and willingness to drive your own vehicle to partner sites (Mileage reimbursement is provided)
  • Proficient Spanish speaker preferred
  • 2 years' work experience in a fulltime wageearning role
  • Experience providing superior customer service with a focus on relationship management in a servicedelivery setting.
  • Ability to adapt communication style to unique audience and cultural context, proactively identifying and overcoming breakdowns in communication.
  • Flexibility in response to change, adapting quickly to shifting priorities while staying focused on solving problems with creative solutions.
  • Ability to interact effectively in the community and at multiple levels within organizations, especially those serving culturally and economically diverse communities.
  • Good judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential information.
  • An understanding of and value equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Experience with food distribution programs and/or other program development and implementation preferred. Experience with federal feeding programs through the USDA.
  • Comfortable with and able to adapt to new technology. Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, especially Salesforce preferred.
  • Knowledge of racial justice, social equity and systemic racism; sensitivity to issues and concerns of communities of color and other diverse groups.
  • Ability to balance attention to detail and goal/vision within program implementation.
  • Belief in CTFB's mission, vision, values and culture
  • Display a willingness and desire to work with people from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds.
  • Display a commitment to service above all else.

Your Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Mobile Pantry Program sites, including priority partnerships. Overseeing ordering, distributions, and maintaining files.
  • Coordinate distribution sites, including priority partnerships. Overseeing ordering, distributions, and maintaining files.
  • Receive, track, maintain, and process all interested program partners aligning interest with CTFB priorities.
  • Provide direct assistance to clients of varying backgrounds; conduct client intake and data entry, implement clientfeedback systems, and ensure security and confidentiality of client records.
  • Provide orientation, training and supervision to onsite volunteers, modeling a clientcentered, compassionate, nonjudgmental approach.
  • Identify groups that may be prospects for formal partnership opportunities; including doing outreach to local organizations, businesses, etc. where sites are located.
  • With the direction of the Community Distribution Manager support and develop new/potential partnership relationships as needed.
  • Manage special projects within the Community Distribution team as necessary, including major distribution events, annual meetings, pilot programs and other community requests.
  • Ensure distribution partners are adhering to all applicable regulatory and CTFB compliance standards.
  • Maintain training documents to reflect current CTFB data and compliance with a
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