Food Resource Manager

Great Plains Food Bank · Bismarck, ND · Full-time, exempt · $55,000 – $65,000

Great Plains Food Bank is North Dakota's largest hunger-relief organization. We're hiring a Food Resource Manager to lead food sourcing in western North Dakota.

In this role, you'll build partnerships with growers, food manufacturers and grocery stores, and make sure fresh produce and perishable food reach the people who need it.

You'll report to the Food Resource Department Manager and work closely with our Operations, Agency Services and Volunteer teams.

Food sourcing and planning

• Develop and carry out food sourcing strategies that support GPFB's strategic goals

• Forecast the produce and perishable food needed each week, month and quarter for western ND partner and direct service programs

• Monitor inventory, track results and donor trends, and manage the perishable purchasing budget

• Keep donor records and receipts that meet GPFB, Feeding America and state and federal standards

Donor relationships

• Recruit new food donors, with a focus on high-demand, nutritious products

• Stay in regular contact with current and lapsed donors to grow donations over time

• Lead donor recognition and represent GPFB at trade shows and industry events

• Work with Feeding America, the Minnesota cluster of food banks and peer food banks to share donations and surplus

Retail Food Rescue

• Recruit grocery stores and train store staff and pickup drivers on food safety and procedures

• Coordinate pickup plans with Operations and Agency Services, and resolve scheduling or quality issues

• Monitor reporting and make sure donations are receipted on time

Fresh produce

• Secure produce donations from farmers, growers, packers and farmers markets

• Coordinate gleaning events with volunteers and community partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of experience in sales, the food industry or customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Proven ability to build relationships with partners and stakeholders

• Organized and detail-oriented, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Valid driver's license, ability to travel statewide about 25% of the time, and availability for occasional evening and weekend events

Pay and benefits

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per year

Insurance

• Medical, dental and vision

• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA

• Life and AD&D

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity and cancer insurance

• Pet insurance and legal plans

• 401(k) with company match

Time off

• 12 vacation days in your first year, increasing with years of service

• 12 sick days per year

• 10 paid holidays and a floating holiday

• Volunteer time, parental leave and bereavement leave

Well-being

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Programs

How to apply

Apply online through Workstream. For questions, contact Michele Klein, Interim HR Director, at mklein@greatplainsfoodbank.org.

Great Plains Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. The Great Plains Food Bank reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the actual duties, responsibilities, qualifications and work assignments as deemed appropriate and necessary, and to make reasonable accommodation so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the position.

Build a Career That Feeds Communities
At Great Plains Food Bank, our mission is simple and urgent: ending hunger together. As North Dakota’s only food bank, we work with a network of more than 200 food pantries, shelters, and meal programs to get food to neighbors in every county of North Dakota and in Clay County, Minnesota.
The need has never been greater. Last year, a record number of people turned to our network for help. Many of them are working families, children, and seniors. Every role here, from the warehouse floor to the front office, helps make sure they have food on the table.
Our work is guided by three values: Passion. Service. Innovation. We look for people who care deeply about their community, take pride in showing up for others, and bring fresh ideas to a big challenge. With teams in Fargo and Bismarck and colleagues across the region, you’ll find work that matters and people who believe in it.
We take care of the people who take care of our mission. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; 10 paid holidays; an Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives; and extras like pet insurance and legal plans.
Ready to help end hunger in our region? Explore our open positions.