Food Security Coordinator

Community Action Coalition For South Central WI•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Food Security Coordinator assures the equitable distribution of services and mission-related food programs across Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties. This role plays a vital part in connecting community partners and individuals to healthy food by working across the CAC network and promoting and implementing effective food service programs such as gleaning, senior boxes, and other initiatives. The Food Security Coordinator actively engages with communities to ensure individuals and partners are meaningfully connected to available resources, while identifying gaps in service and opportunities for expanded impact. This includes leveraging and strengthening partnerships, building new collaborative relationships, and ensuring community members are plugged into a broader network of support. The Coordinator maintains accurate records of inventory, product movement, community partnerships, and operations. Furthermore, they serve as an ambassador for CAC by developing and sustaining positive, collaborative relationships with community pantries and partners. The ideal candidate respects individual dignity through a strong commitment to social justice and equity.

Responsibilities

Assuring equitable distribution of services and mission-related food programs
Connecting community partners and individuals to healthy food
Promoting and implementing effective food service programs
Engaging with communities to ensure connection to resources
Identifying gaps in service and opportunities for expanded impact
Leveraging and strengthening partnerships
Building new collaborative relationships
Maintaining accurate records of inventory, product movement, community partnerships, and operations
Serving as an ambassador for CAC
Developing and sustaining positive, collaborative relationships with community pantries and partners