About the Organization:

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

Description:

The DC Regional Coordinator will play a critical role in achieving the mission of the Capital Area Food by supporting, recruiting, and enhancing the abilities of partner agencies located in the District of Columbia. The Regional Coordinator will develop a strong understanding of the local emergency food environment, identify opportunities to strengthen the CAFB’s network, make connections across partners and programs, and recommend anti-hunger advocacy strategies. The Capital Area Food Bank partners with more than 100 organizations on the front lines of anti-hunger work in the District of Columbia. The DC Regional Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring sites for compliance, onboarding new sites, and maintaining strong relationships with partner organizations. This position will work in a collaborative environment as part of the DC Regional Team that oversees the work of the Capital Area Food Bank in the District of Columbia, as well as with position counterparts on the VA Regional Team and the MD Regional Team.

Essential Functions:

Partnership Building and Administration(80%)

• Primary point of contact for 100 partner agencies located in all 8 Wards of the District of Columbia.
• Schedule and conduct site monitoring and evaluation.
• Maintain partner agency information and accurately updates databases and files.
• Conduct targeted recruitment efforts for new partners in high needs areas.
• Facilitate new partner trainings and workshops.
• Respond in a timely manner to partner concerns and make recommendations for process improvement
• Coordinate with other regional teams to communicate best practices and lessons learned.

Regional Outreachand Engagement(20%)

• Provide outreach to potential partners and identify areas of need and opportunities for increased efforts in the DC region.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the DC partner network.
• Create opportunities for partner agencies to engage with, contribute to, and influence advocacy efforts in the District of Columbia and the work of CAFB.
• Educate and collaborate with internal staff and external supporters on DC partner agency activities.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least AA degree 1 3 years of work exp in a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of customer service experience or member management
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Knowledgeable about DC community
• High comfort level working with diverse community and faith-based organizations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office systems and internet resources

Other Skills, Abilities:

• Access to reliable vehicle strongly preferred
• Familiarity with issues of food access, and urban poverty
• Comfort upholding compliance standards and providing respectful corrective action requests
• Strong attention to detail and ability to keep detailed records
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with conflict resolution
• Experience presenting trainings and/or workshops
• Exhibits creative approaches to meeting challenges
• Experience working with CRM’s and electronic databases
• Positive demeanor and sense of humor a plus

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule available
• Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm; with weekends or extended hours for special events

Reporting:

• DC Regional Manager

Compensation:

• Compensation is $48,000 to $53,000/annually

NOTE:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We Offer:At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment
Application Process:

• Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.