What are the responsibilities and job description for the Connections Coordinator position at Hawkeye Area Community Action Program?
Brief Description
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.
Position Overview
Application Deadline: June 28, 2026.
Job Title: Connections Coordinator.
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Pay Range: $24.27 - $26.71 hourly depending on education and experience.
Position Goal
The Connections Coordinator serves as a key liaison between the food bank and the communities that we serve across our seven-county service area. This team member actively engages individuals in community settings such as food pantries, community centers, and partner organizations to connect them with vital services and resources that improve stability and well-being. The Connections Coordinator provides direct in-person support by assessing the needs of a neighbor through basic needs assessment and mental health screening. From the results of those assessments, this team member helps neighbors access programs such as housing assistance, energy assistance, SNAP benefits, and other essential resources.
Company Paid Benefits
What HACAP is proud to offer you:
Education and/or Experience
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity
HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at hresources@hacap.org.
For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.
Position Overview
Application Deadline: June 28, 2026.
Job Title: Connections Coordinator.
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Pay Range: $24.27 - $26.71 hourly depending on education and experience.
Position Goal
The Connections Coordinator serves as a key liaison between the food bank and the communities that we serve across our seven-county service area. This team member actively engages individuals in community settings such as food pantries, community centers, and partner organizations to connect them with vital services and resources that improve stability and well-being. The Connections Coordinator provides direct in-person support by assessing the needs of a neighbor through basic needs assessment and mental health screening. From the results of those assessments, this team member helps neighbors access programs such as housing assistance, energy assistance, SNAP benefits, and other essential resources.
Company Paid Benefits
What HACAP is proud to offer you:
- Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage
- Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree with one year of experience.
- Associate's Degree with three years of experience.
- High School Diploma with five years of related experience, preferably in a food pantry, operations, communication, human services or related field.
- Bilingual is a plus but not required.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Valid Car Insurance.
- Reliable transportation for on-the-job use.
- Food Safety and Civil Rights Training certification within 30 days of employment.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity
HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at hresources@hacap.org.
For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.
Salary : $24 - $27