Food Industry Partnerships Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Senior Manager, Food Industry Partnerships

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Status: Full time (40 hours) Non-exempt

Qualifications: Associate degree preferred, and/or two years of related work experience. Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills, and strong organizational skills including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Strong attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Regional travel and occasional evening or weekend work. A valid New York State driver's license. Food industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: This position works in a typical office setting but may be exposed to extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending, listening, talking and/or visual concentration, writing and/or computer use. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. Lifting should not normally exceed 40 pounds.

PositionSummary: Responsible for providing support in all areas of the Food Industry Partnerships Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Represents the Food Bank with food industry partners, businesses, and organizations to raise awareness and increase support for the work of the Food Bank, food insecurity, the benefits of partnership, and the impact of product donations.
2. Supports customer service between the Food Bank and food industry partners through meetings, telephone calls, and emails. Conducts outreach and builds relationships.
3. Works collaboratively with other departments and employees to ensure timely pick-up and distribution of donation offers.
4. Works with Manager to determine industry visits based on priorities and geographic location. Researches and pursues new food donation opportunities, including state and national offers.
5. Uses the Food Bank's software, Primarius (P2), to run reports and create materials to review with Manager for meetings and as requested by partners.
6. Completes the Food Bank's Visit Form for each meeting and ensures partner information is current and accurate. Updates partner data as changes are received.
7. Communicates industry partner information, leads, or food quality/service issues to the Manager with recommendations for a solution.
8. Reviews data with Manager to identify outreach opportunities, and other projects.
9. Produce annual donor certificates.
10. Create new and maintain current SOPs as applicable.
11. Participates as directed in trainings, meetings, presentations/webinars, and conferences.
12. Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
13. Follows all safety standards and procedures.
14. Adheres to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an employee performing this position.

Regional Food Bank is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Food Bank to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. The Regional Food Bank complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees