Job Description

Job Title: Partnerships Coordinator

Shift: Monday-Friday, some weeks to support partner events

Reports to: Neighborhood Partnerships Manager

Status: Hourly

Salary Range: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Neighborhood Partnership Manager, the Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and implementation of Feeding San Diego partner and member agency food distribution programs. In this highly interactive role, the Partnerships Coordinator will work with faith-based organizations, non-profits, colleges, and food donors in establishing and maintaining positive relationships within the agency network. The Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for the efficient coordination of safe and dignified food distributions from donor to community partner (agency) to the public (people in need).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all job functions that may be required by this position.

MAINTAINING PARTNERSHIPS

· Work closely with agency partners and distribution sites to ensure effective food distribution programs are conducted

· Build and maintain professional relationships with local partners ensuring compliance with all local, state, and national food safety and monitoring standards, and Feeding America program regulations

· Ensure food safety standards are maintained at all agency partner sites and during donation hand-off at the retail store level via effective training, consistent communication and periodic compliance visits

· Coordinate pick-up logistics from food service locations throughout San Diego County to non-profit partner agencies

· Maintain databases related to agency relations including retail pick-up schedules, agency and donor feedback, donor opportunities, and key contacts via Feeding America’s web platform

· Identify agency partners who may need material resources; offer assistance to agencies for such things as grant opportunities, client-choice transitions, capacity building, and dignified distribution ideas · Initiate in-person connections with community-based organizations that can help FSD connect more food to more people

INTERACTION The Partnership Coordinator will interact closely with Food Sourcing, Donor Development, Marketing & Communications, and Operations departments, as well as volunteers and agency partner staff.

Qualifications

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record, including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Agency’s insurance carrier standards.

EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

· High School Diploma/GED

· Previous experience working in a nonprofit or public facing service role

· Moderate level computer skills: email, internet search engines, word processing and spreadsheet software

PREFERRED

· Bachelor’s degree

· Food Safety training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Commitment to hunger-relief and FSD’s mission

· Moderate proficiency in Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook

· Technical acuity to learn use of Salesforce, Ceres, Smartsheet, MealConnect, and data management programs

· A professional demeanor with an aptitude for problem-solving

· Critical thinking skills

· Possess solid relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and a mature understanding of cultural competence

· Proficient verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills

· Accurate and detail-oriented; possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment

· Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

· High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment

· Ability to provide excellent customer service with patient and professional representation in the community

· Display a positive attitude at all times

Additional Information

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

· Standard office equipment and machines such as telephone, personal computer, multi-function copy machine, and 10-key calculator.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

· Perform work in an office adjacent to a warehouse and within a warehouse, which has a noise level that can be considered moderate and may occasionally create an exposure to dust and pollens.

· Travel to locations throughout San Diego County using an automobile.

· Perform work outside at food distributions which require standing and walking for extended periods of time.

· Perform the safe operation of office equipment.