Carbon & Grand County Agency Relations Associate

Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments•Price, UT

About The Position

The Carbon & Grand County Agency Relations Associate builds and strengthens grocery rescue partnerships, coordinates food distribution, and increases access to fresh, nutritious food across Carbon, Emery, and Grand counties. The position works with grocery stores, partner agencies, businesses, retailers, restaurants, and community organizations, and requires travel to Grand County twice per week. It is part-time, 28 hours per week, with a projected term of two years, at $22.00 per hour. The role coordinates grocery rescue pickups and food deliveries, monitors and distributes food inventory among food banks, supports food bank clients with check-in, case management, and referrals, and maintains client and attendance records. It also supports safe, clean, and organized warehouse operations and property maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
Data-entry skills.
Must obtain a Food Handler Permit.
Valid Utah driver's license and clean driving record.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain partnerships with local grocery stores, businesses, retailers, restaurants, and community organizations to expand food rescue and access to fresh food.
Coordinate regular grocery rescue pickups and ensure safe food handling and transportation practices.
Track and submit daily poundage reports through MealConnect.
Identify opportunities to increase fresh food access and reduce food waste throughout the region.
Coordinate monthly food deliveries for homebound individuals.
Coordinate and transport food inventory between the Carbon, Emery, Green River, and Grand Food Banks.
Ensure food handling and storage practices comply with safety regulations and food safety standards.
Monitor inventory and support equitable distribution of food resources among the Carbon, Emery, Green River, and Grand Food Banks.
Assist food bank clients with check-in and ensure client files contain required information.
Provide case management and referrals to food bank clients.
Maintain confidentiality in all communications.
Enter client demographics, income, food bank attendance, services, and outcomes into the CAP60 database.
Maintain food bank attendance and home delivery records.
Ensure food bank warehouse safety procedures are followed by staff and volunteers.
Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe, and ensure trash is removed daily.
Clean refrigerators and freezers weekly and maintain them according to food safety standards.
Help maintain the exterior food bank property, including removing debris, garbage, and weeds.