Community Food Systems Coordinator - FT - Days

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Community Food Systems Coordinator supports the expansion and ongoing operations of community health and well-being programs, including food access initiatives, across North Texas within Texas Health’s service area. The role supports program implementation, tracks timelines and grant deliverables, and assists with grant expectations as requested by the Manager or Director. The coordinator supports data collection and reporting by requesting partner updates, entering survey data and other outputs into Qualtrics and dashboards, gathering feedback, and tracking outcomes to help evaluate program effectiveness and adjust strategies. The role also supports program development at well-being sites by managing supply orders, distributing program and marketing materials, and helping ensure health education efforts such as nutrition align with contracts and MOUs. The position coordinates with external partners to provide resources and tools for successful program operations and tracks budget expenses in collaboration with the Director and Food Systems Manager. It is a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday, with some evenings and weekends potentially required. Travel through all Texas Health service regions is required, and reliable transportation is necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience coordinating volunteer services or programs serving diverse populations, managing data collection and reporting, organizing and synthesizing information from multiple sources and partners, and managing relationships with external organizations.
At least 1 year of public-facing experience working with culturally diverse individuals while providing program coordination.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and tasks with strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, improve processes, and meet conflicting deadlines without supervision.
Knowledge of food systems, nutrition education, and community health, with experience working with nonprofits and health and well-being initiatives.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage diverse teams and coordinate schedules effectively.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel through all Texas Health service regions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food systems work or nutrition security.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating the expansion and ongoing operations of community health and well-being programs, including food access initiatives, across North Texas.
Track program timelines and grant deliverables to help ensure deadlines are met, and assist with grant expectations as requested by the Manager or Director.
Support data collection and reporting by requesting updates from partners and entering survey data and other outputs into Qualtrics and dashboards.
Collect feedback and track key outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness and adjust strategies based on data.
Support program development at well-being sites by managing supply orders and disseminating programmatic and marketing materials.
Help ensure health-related education efforts, such as nutrition, align with contracts and MOUs.
Coordinate with external partners and organizations to provide resources and tools for successful program operations.
Track budget expenses and support financial oversight in collaboration with the Director and Food Systems Manager.