Food Resources and Nutrition Coordinator - Fairfax, United States - Food for Others

Description

About us
Food for Others is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping Northern Virginia residents meet their basic need for food.

We provide free, emergency food from our pantry, neighborhood, and mobile sites directly to clients; we supply other community organizations from our warehouse; and we supply thousands of weekend food packs for school children weekly during the school year.

Food for Others is a mission-focused organization where the applicant can expect to become involved in all aspects of the food bank/food pantry operation.

Summary statement of position:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, this position will manage the nutrition programs, farmers market food recovery, and food purchases at Food for Others.

Primary responsibilities:

• Conduct food purchasing activities across all programs, maintain food acquisition policy, track invoices and inventory.
• Coordinate produce recovery efforts at local farms and farmers markets.
• Manage client nutrition programs including onsite client/staff education and ongoing program development.
• Manage Food for Others' sponsored gardens.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with food vendors & farmers.
• Prepare reports for vendors to include the VA Farm Tax Credit.
• Other duties will be assigned based on incumbent's abilities and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Safe Food Handlers License, or willingness to obtain within the first few months of start date.
• Background in nutrition is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint and a CRM (Salesforce preferred).
• Energetic and selfdirected, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to handle several priorities at the same time.
• Welldeveloped interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Able to travel offsite to visit our community gardens and farmers markets as needed.
• Able to perform basic gardening tasks such as kneeling, lifting, digging, in the elements.
• Valid Driver's license.

Status:
Full time, Exempt


Schedule:

• January through May, Monday to Friday
• June through December, Sunday to Thursday

Applicants who are extended an offer by FFO will undergo a background check, which includes a credit verification.


Food for Others is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity.

Pay:
$45, $53,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Nutrition: 2 years (preferred)
• Food management: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (preferred)
• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfax, VA required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfax, VA 22031: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person