Food Assistance and Summer Nutrition Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Food Assistance and Summer Nutrition Program Coordinator coordinates CAPBM’s food assistance programs, primarily emergency food distribution, with additional responsibility for mobile food pantry and summer nutrition programs. This hands-on role combines program coordination, community outreach, data entry, and field work to help ensure individuals and families have reliable access to nutritious food. The position regularly travels throughout Belknap and Merrimack Counties and balances office-based administrative work with active participation in food distribution and service delivery. The coordinator manages client, program, and inventory data; maintains accurate records and required reports; oversees Summer Nutrition Program site operations and meal-service compliance; and coordinates staff and mobile pantry operations. The role also builds and maintains partnerships with community organizations, vendors, volunteers, and program stakeholders, and ensures compliance with USDA, state, and agency regulations while supporting continuous program improvement. The position contributes directly to a positive participant experience.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in food assistance programs, community services, food service operations, program coordination, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with data entry, recordkeeping, reporting, problem-solving, and building effective relationships with community partners, vendors, and program participants.
- Self-motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to customer service, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and assisting individuals and families respectfully and professionally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to learn agency databases and reporting systems.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Belknap and Merrimack Counties.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work in office and community-based environments.
- Successful completion of a criminal record check.
- Associate degree in Human Services, Nutrition, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising staff.
- Experience coordinating community-based programs.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Associate degree in Human Services, Nutrition, Food Service Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency food distribution programs to provide individuals and families access to nutritious food.
- Manage client, program, and inventory data, maintaining accurate records and required reports.
- Coordinate mobile food pantry operations and support community outreach efforts.
- Oversee Summer Nutrition Program site operations, meal-service compliance, and staff coordination.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, vendors, volunteers, and program stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with USDA, state, and agency regulations.
- Support continuous program improvement and contribute to a positive participant experience.
- Travel throughout Belknap and Merrimack Counties and participate in food distribution and service delivery.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Up to four weeks of paid time off in the first year
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Up to a 5% employer retirement match after one year of employment
- Paid family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
