Food Distribution & Nutritionist Program Coordinator: Closes 09/11/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Opening Date: 08/28/2026

Closing Date: 09/11/2026  

Job Title: Food Distribution & Nutritionist Program Coordinator. 

Salary/Wage: $26.40/per hr. 

Tribal Level: TL 115.1

Location: Siletz, OR.  

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

Job Posting Number: 4336718

INTRODUCTION:

This position is responsible for managing the entire USDA Food Distribution program for Siletz and other qualifying Indians in the greater Willamette Valley area. As department director, supervises, directs and evaluates the activities of the Food Distribution team, consisting of one clerk, one or more trainees, and community service workers. This position also coordinates nutrition education provided by Community Health Representatives and Advocates and other services provided by volunteers. Food distribution and related nutrition education are provided to improve the physical well being of Native Americans when other resources are not available.

DUTIES: 

Office:

• Plans, develops, conducts, and evaluates a food distribution program based on projecting number of clients and needs.
• Prepares or reviews, and selects culturally appropriate informational materials for dissemination to clients, tribal newsletters, and other groups or consumers.
• Encourages individuals to assume personal responsibility for improving their health and gives practical assistance in accomplishing their goals.
• Prepares oral or written reports to summarize activities and progress at regular intervals, or for periodic and special reports.
• Certify low income household by determination of income, household size, and residency.   
• Data entry into the USDA computer system.
• Preparation of monthly inventory reports and maintenance of computer system reports. Review on an ongoing basis client files, client data by county, income, household size.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly records for freezer temperatures, inventory, etc.
• Maintain adequate filing procedures to maintain case files. Order and accept monthly food & fresh produce orders.  
• Conduct periodic program reviews.

Administrative:

• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates. Set priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Directs activities to assure responsiveness to client and program needs.
• Performs other duties as necessary and as requested by the Programs Director in areas of his/her expertise.

Warehouse:

• Stack and move heavy boxes of commodities in both the Siletz and Salem warehouses as needed.  
• Assist in loading and unloading delivery and refrigerated truck by hand and by operating Forklift as needed.
• Pest and rodent control.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Tribes policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendation for hiring and dismissing employees, training employee, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
• Duties also include establishing budgets, staying within budgets, cuff accounts, budget reconciliations, program priority, program audits, staffing issues, program compliance issues, and training

REQUIREMENTS:  

Associate’s degree

Associate’s degree in Nutrition, Social Services, or related field. Two year experience in food service, warehousing, or public assistance programs OR- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.  

Required Trainings:

· Obtain forklift certification within 6 months of hire.

· Obtain certifications for assigned Integrated Food Management System (IFMS) trainings within 6 months of hire. 

· Nutrition Education trainings and certifications within 12 months of hire.

· Civil Rights Training within 6 months of hire.

· Disaster Emergency training within 12 months of hire

Knowledge of:

·  Provides administrative support through telephone reception, scheduling, maintain accurate records, and  preparing correspondence.

· Sanitation principles, practices, and procedures  related to warehousing operations, including safe food handling, storage, transportation, and distribution of commodities..

· Warehouse procedures including receiving, storing and inventory management  . 

Experience in:

• Utilizing computer software and database management programs. 
• Operation of hand lift truck. 

Ability to:

· Ensure compliance with Federal regulations governing USDA food distributionprograms, Supplemental Nutrition assistance Program (SNAP), and related entitlement programs.

· Establish and maintain positive relationships with state and federal agencies, program staff, and clients who participate in  commodity programs.

· Supervise volunteer line workers as needed in the absence of the USDA Manager. 

· Operate standard office equipment, including 10 key calculator (by touch) and standard warehouse equipment. 

·  Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Work independently.

Other:

• Must be a dependable self-starter, and able to work independently      under minimal supervision. 
• Must be willing to travel, and work some weekends and      evenings. 
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's      license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.