Food Resource Manager - Western ND

Position is located in Bismarck, ND

Food Resource Manager

Great Plains Food Bank | Bismarck, ND | Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $60,000–$72,000

Help put more good food on more tables across western North Dakota

At Great Plains Food Bank, we believe no one should go hungry. We’re looking for a relationship-builder with a strategic mind to lead food sourcing for western North Dakota as our next Food Resource Manager .

In this role, you’ll be the connection between the people who grow, make and sell food and the neighbors who need it. You’ll build partnerships with farmers, manufacturers and grocers. You’ll also make sure fresh produce and perishable products reach our programs and partner agencies quickly and safely, in the right amounts.

What You’ll Do

Lead food sourcing in western ND

• Develop and carry out sourcing strategies that support GPFB’s strategic goals
• Plan weekly, monthly and quarterly produce and perishable needs for our direct service programs and partner feeding programs
• Monitor inventory with the team to keep a strong mix of nutritious donated, government and purchased product
• Track and report on key metrics and donor trends, and keep acquisition spending within budget

Build and grow donor relationships

• Identify and recruit new food donors, focusing on high-demand, nutritious products
• Stay in regular contact with current and lapsed donors to strengthen relationships and grow giving
• Lead donor recognition efforts and represent GPFB at industry events and trade shows
• Work with Feeding America and partner food banks to share regional and national donations

Manage the Retail Food Rescue Program

• Train grocery partners and pickup drivers on food safety and processes
• Visit stores with drivers and agency partners to build new relationships
• Coordinate pickup plans with Operations and Agency Services, and resolve scheduling or quality issues
• Keep reporting and receipting timely and accurate

Run the Produce Program

• Secure fresh produce donations from growers, packers and farmers markets
• Coordinate gleaning projects with Volunteer Services and community partners
• Share produce across the Feeding America network

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in sales, the food industry or customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized and detail-oriented, but flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical thinking and the ability to weigh different solutions to a problem
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A collaborative approach across teams and departments
• Valid driver’s license, ability to travel statewide about 25% of the time, and flexibility for occasional evening or weekend events

Why Join Us

Time off

• 12 vacation days in your first year , increasing with years of service up to 21 days a year
• 12 sick days a year , which you can use to care for yourself or a family member
• 10 paid holidays , including two-day Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks and the Friday before Easter
• 1 floating holiday and 1 paid volunteer day each year
• 5 days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption or foster placement
• Paid time off starts on day one, with no waiting period

Retirement

• The GPFB will match the employee’s retirement contribution up to 2%, starting on the first day of the eligible employee’s employment.
• After 1 year of employment, with at least 1,000 hours worked, the GPFB contributes a 5% Safe Harbor non-elective retirement contribution for all eligible employees. No employee match is necessary.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

Health and wellness

• Medical coverage through Medica, with six plan options, including PPO and HSA-eligible plans. GPFB pays about 80% of employee-only premiums.
• Free virtual primary care, mental health therapy and physical therapy through Nice Healthcare for employees on the medical plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account, plus Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Wellness rewards, free on-demand fitness classes and financial wellness tools

Extras

• Optional short-term disability, supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital, legal and pet insurance
• Employee discounts on travel, gyms, childcare, electronics and more through Perks at Work

Work that matters

• Your work will directly increase the amount of nutritious food reaching people facing hunger across western North Dakota.

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.  

The only food bank in the state of North Dakota, the Great Plains Food Bank recovers food that otherwise would go to waste from a range of food industry partners and through its programs and services distributes it to those in need throughout North Dakota and Clay County, Minn. Working with volunteers, food and financial donors, community champions and advocates, we are committed to serving the people in our region each day. With your help, we can achieve our goal of a hunger-free North Dakota and Clay County, Minn.