Temporary Food & Nutrition Coordinator

CAPI USA•Brooklyn Center, MN

About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering refugees and immigrants to achieve financial independence and stability? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, multicultural community? CAPI, a leading nonprofit organization, is looking for a Temporary Food & Nutrition Coordinator to join our Community Advocacy team. CAPI's mission is to guide refugees and immigrants in their journey toward self-determination. Key organizational values are rooted in equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Today, we are an inclusive, multi-lingual and immigrant-led nonprofit serving new refugees and immigrants including Minnesota's Asian, East and West African, and Latinx communities, as well as underserved US born communities. Over 10,000 individuals are served annually across four core service areas of Community Advocacy, Refugee Services, Economic Empowerment and Civic Engagement. The responsibility of this position is the overall coordination and operation of CAPI's Food & Nutrition programing. This primarily means the day-to-day operation of the Food Shelf through ordering and stocking of food, training and supervising of volunteers, and connecting with participants to build rapport and relationship. As a part of the Community Advocacy Department, this role is highly relational and focuses on connecting with those utilizing the program, building rapport with them, and getting a deep understanding of their unique life situation to better direct them to supports. Importantly, this role will operate as a strong source of connection to the community, elevating their stories and voices to inform both programmatic approach within CAPI and policy initiatives outside of. This job description serves only as a general description of anticipated day-to-day responsibilities of the position. This document does not create an employment contract, imply or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The Basic Needs Director retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to carry out each essential job function satisfactorily.

Requirements

High School Diploma required, two-year Associate Degree preferred
Food Shelf experience strongly preferred.
Case Management strongly preferred.
Community organizing strongly preferred.
Customer service experience
Knowledge of food systems
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, especially immigrant and refugee communities.
Ability to demonstrate high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with CAPI's clients, staff, and management.
Able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.
Ability to use & adapt to different technology tools including MS Office programs
Ability to produce high quality work, with attention to detail and consistent follow
Ability to exercise sound and rational judgement when assisting all visitors and answering
Access to reliable transportation
Frequently required (up to 5-7 hours/day) to push/pull/lift up to 50 pounds and operate machines such as pallet
Ability to frequently stand and walk (3-6 hours/day)
Ability to bend, twist, and turn frequently throughout the day
All agency employees must have the competency to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.