Partnerships Coordinator (Capacity Building & Training Expert)

Job Description

Under the direction of the Neighborhood Partnerships Manager, the Partnerships Coordinator of Feeding San Diego (FSD) is primarily responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and implementation of FSD Programs, with an emphasis on connecting partners to capacity-building resources and facilitating community trainings. In this highly interpersonal role, the Partnerships Coordinator will work with faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and grocery retailers in establishing and maintaining positive relationships. The Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for the efficient coordination of safe food distribution from donor to community partner to the public.

• Work closely with agency partners, retail donors, and distribution sites to ensure strategic and effective daily maintenance of food distribution programs
• Build and maintain regular relationships with local, partners; ensuring compliance with all local, state and national food safety and monitoring standards
• Monitor distribution sites to ensure compliance to food safety, program regulation and application process
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained at all stores, agencies, and during donation hand off via effective training and monitoring ride along visits
• Coordinate pickup logistics for food service locations throughout San Diego County with non-profit partner agencies
• Communicate distribution expectations with local and regional grocery retail managers
• Maintain donor and partner agency database including pick-up schedule and key contacts via Feeding America’s web platform
• Problem solve when issues or concerns arise with either donors and/or partner agencies
• Facilitate coordination with all other departments involved in ensuring successful service delivery, online ordering and pick-ups
• Maintain a strong connection with partners through regular communication including phone calls, emails and site visits

• Connect distribution partners with improvement resources, including grant opportunities, client-choice transitions and dignified distribution ideas
• Represent FSD to community groups and the general public through active participation at meetings, and involvement in events throughout the community
• Initiate in-person connections with community-based organizations that can help FSD connect more food to more people

• Support the implementation of best practices for efficient and dignified food distribution
• Utilize partner feedback for areas of support and education
• Conduct orientation with new partners and site contacts; maintain training records and files; update training materials as needed
• Schedule and perform food safety and other specific training sessions as needed
• Assist in review and update of partner capacity materials including, but not limited to, handbooks, standard operating procedures, application and monitoring forms
• Communicate pass-thru funding and grant opportunities to all partners

Demonstrate a pleasant, professional, and helpful attitude at all times. Evening or weekend work as required. Approximately 50% travel around San Diego County

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of 1 year experience working with members of underrepresented groups
• A minimum of 1 year of professional experience with competing priorities, deadlines, and constant multi-tasking

Preferred:

• Educational background in field related to Social Science, Food Studies, Public Health, Communications OR

• A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience with competing priorities, deadlines, and constant multi-tasking
• A minimum of 2+ years of work experience in foodservice, grocery, food safety or food distribution organization or professional / volunteer experience in food security, hunger-relief work, or a community-based organization
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or English and another Non-English language

Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

• Commitment to hunger-relief and FSD’s mission
• A professional demeanor with an aptitude for problem solving
• Possess solid relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and a mature understanding of cultural competence
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills
• Accurate and detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a complex and fast paced environment
• Strong proficiency in Windows 8, Excel, Microsoft Word, Publisher, Outlook and data management programs
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service with patient, professional representation in the community
• All other duties as assigned

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.