Community Health Program Coordinator

Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc. • Salem, OR

1d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Program Coordinator develops and coordinates programs that address food insecurity through the lens of community health, or “food as medicine.”
This position supports and coordinates distribution of food resources to Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members that qualify for the HRSN Nutrition Program. This position will coordinate ordering, preparation, distribution and delivery of food
products, engage with
clients,
and train volunteers that support their work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling procedures or willing to learn.
• Able to work with volunteers, staff, and community partners as part of a team.
• Able to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities and exercise sound judgement daily.
• Able to operate a pallet jack or willing to learn.
• Able to drive a large, refrigerated box truck or willing to learn.
• Able to lift up to 50-plus pounds repetitively and perform work while seating or standing for a prolonged period of time.
• Ability to push/pull loads up to 1,500-plus pounds on carts and pallet jacks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
• Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, which could include nonprofit program work, social services, education, volunteer management, customer service or other related experience.
• Experience working effectively with a diverse group people, including people experiencing poverty and crisis, culturally diverse communities and non-English speakers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Must possess current driver’s license, maintain insurability under MPFS auto insurance, and be willing to drive to multiple sites, daily, sometimes using a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must be willing to learn and comfortable with driving a variety of vehicles including cargo vans and refrigerated box trucks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including driving record check.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.
• Experience in food service, food retail or warehouse work is a plus.
• Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
• Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates distribution of Fruit and Vegetable Boxes and Pantry Stocking Food Boxes to up to 200 clients on a weekly basis.
• Organizes, trains, coordinates and supports volunteer delivery drivers that deliver food boxes. Conducts home deliveries as needed when short on volunteers.
• Assists with food box distribution at pick up locations, in collaboration with the Youth Farm Farm Share Rx distributions.
• Purchases food for distribution program from a variety of vendors. Responsibly manage purchasing budget, plan for food variety, and coordinate logistics in collaboration with Food Resource Developers and warehouse staff.
• Gathers program feedback from HRSN Nutrition Program participants.
• Works with Youth Farm and Food Resourcing team to provide client feedback on food quantity, variety and other factors.
• Conducts community outreach to reach HRSN-eligible OHP members to inform them about the program and answer questions.
• Researches program models and best practices in other regions to help inform our service delivery model. Utilizes an equity lens to inform and determine service model.
• Understands and interprets Oregon Health Authority and PacificSource rules and regulations to ensure compliance and support our program model.
• Attend multiple monthly PacificSource HRSN Provider Meetings. Share program feedback, assist with troubleshooting and learn from other service providers.
• Participate in the Oregon Community Food Systems Network (OCFSN) HRSN provider group.
• Build relationships with other service providers as needed, in collaboration with VP of Programs. Share program successes and challenges, help improve our program via learnings from others across the state and country.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement contributions
• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees