Community Health Program Coordinator

Title: Community Health Program Coordinator

Position Type: Limited Duration – Full Time

Salary: $21.26 - $25.01 hourly DOE

This position is eligible for a 5% bilingual differential if the successful candidate meets the Food Share standard on an oral proficiency exam.

• This position is Open Until Filled – Applications will be first reviewed on May 4th and after that as they are received. For immediate consideration, apply by May 1st!
  
  
  

This is a limited duration position, with an end date planned for December 31st, 2027. There is the potential to extend or become a regular position, dependent on funding availability.

Summary of Role:  The Community Health Program Coordinator develops and coordinates programs that address food insecurity through the lens of community health, or “food as medicine.” This position supports and coordinates distribution of food resources to Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members that qualify for the HRSN Nutrition Program. This position will coordinate ordering, preparation, distribution and delivery of food products, engage with clients, and train volunteers that support their work.

You Are…

• An effective collaborator. You have worked with diverse groups and on dispersed teams, and you can operate in complex situations. You can quickly engage and gain trust from colleagues and are known for being supportive.
• A problem solver. You approach problems with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset. You can adapt to changing conditions and unexpected challenges and can address problems as they arise.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You want all people you work with to have a sense of belonging and you’re passionate about serving the community with dignity and respect for all.
• Outgoing and love working with people. You have excellent people skills and a commitment to providing great customer service. You love the idea of building a volunteer team.
  
  
  

Your responsibilities as the Community Health Program Coordinator will include:

• Coordinates distribution of Fruit and Vegetable Boxes and Pantry Stocking Food Boxes to up to 200 clients on a weekly basis.
• Organizes, trains, coordinates and supports volunteer delivery drivers that deliver food boxes. Conducts home deliveries as needed when short on volunteers.
• Assists with food box distribution at pick up locations, in collaboration with the Youth Farm Farm Share Rx distributions.
• Purchases food for distribution program from a variety of vendors. Responsibly manage purchasing budget, plan for food variety, and coordinate logistics in collaboration with Food Resource Developers and warehouse staff.
• Gathers program feedback from HRSN Nutrition Program participants.
• Works with Youth Farm and Food Resourcing team to provide client feedback on food quantity, variety and other factors.
• Conducts community outreach to reach HRSN-eligible OHP members to inform them about the program and answer questions.
• Researches program models and best practices in other regions to help inform our service delivery model. Utilizes an equity lens to inform and determine service model.
• Understands and interprets Oregon Health Authority and PacificSource rules and regulations to ensure compliance and support our program model.
• Attend multiple monthly PacificSource HRSN Provider Meetings. Share program feedback, assist with troubleshooting and learn from other service providers.
• Participate in the Oregon Community Food Systems Network (OCFSN) HRSN provider group.
• Build relationships with other service providers as needed, in collaboration with VP of Programs. Share program successes and challenges, help improve our program via learnings from others across the state and country.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

About Marion Polk Food Share

We are the regional food bank bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk Counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 70 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger.

At the Food Share, our commitment is to:

• Treat all people as our neighbor.
• Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks.
• Listen first and seek to understand.
• Focus on shared goals.
• Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity, and act equitably.
  
  
  

Job Conditions:

Work may be performed at a workstation, in a warehouse environment, at partner food pantry locations and at food distribution locations (such as parking lots, schools, farms and other locations). Work may be performed standing, kneeling or bending for prolonged periods of time. May include frequent driving for up to 1 hour each way. Work may be performed outside in all weather or in a warehouse environment. Will frequently lift, move and carry objects in excess of 50 pounds and push and pull loads up to or exceeding 1,500 pounds on carts and pallet jacks. Work is subject to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and road and walkway surface in all seasons.

Hybrid/remote/onsite requirements:

This position requires on-site work. This position is not eligible for remote work/work at home.

The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies.

More on Compensation:

The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement contributions
  
  
  

The employee in this regular, full-time position is also eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance
  
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demand satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

EOE.

All candidates will need: 

• Knowledge of food safety and safe food handling procedures or willing to learn.
• Able to work with volunteers, staff, and community partners as part of a team.
• Able to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities and exercise sound judgement daily.
• Able to operate a pallet jack or willing to learn.
• Able to drive a large, refrigerated box truck or willing to learn.
• Able to lift up to 50-plus pounds repetitively and perform work while seating or standing for a prolonged period of time.
• Ability to push/pull loads up to 1,500-plus pounds on carts and pallet jacks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
• Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy. 
  
  
  

The most competitive / strongest candidates will possess a combination of the following background, skills, experience, and knowledge. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, which could include nonprofit program work, social services, education, volunteer management, customer service or other related experience.
• Experience working effectively with a diverse group people, including people experiencing poverty and crisis, culturally diverse communities and non-English speakers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
• Must possess current driver’s license, maintain insurability under MPFS auto insurance, and be willing to drive to multiple sites, daily, sometimes using a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Must be willing to learn and comfortable with driving a variety of vehicles including cargo vans and refrigerated box trucks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including driving record check.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s Card or ServSafe Certification.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.
• Experience in food service, food retail or warehouse work is a plus.
• Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
• Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.