Mobile Distribution Coordinator - Northern Arizona

The Mobile Distribution Coordinator for Northern Arizona will be responsible for assisting agencies who are hoping to host a food distribution in their communities, lead distributions in areas that show large food-insecurity rates and represent St. Mary’s Food Bank (SMFB) in communities within our Northern Arizona service area.

Based in Flagstaff, Arizona, as a Mobile Distribution Coordinator, your job role will change each day to assist communities and locations that need your support. The Mobile Distribution Coordinator(s) and act as liaisons and trainers between SMFB and community partners and volunteers to help locations build the infrastructure needed to run a successful food program. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader, can work independently, in a fast-paced environment, has a keen sense of urgency, and is committed to always providing exceptional service to both fellow team members and clients alike.

Ideal candidates for the Mobile Distribution Coordinator role will have experience in one or more of these areas:

• Recruiting, Training and Managing community volunteers
• Working with logistics and/creating organizational systems
• Event Planning
• Experience working in the Social Service Sector or with food-insecure populations

Essential Functions

• Be willing to work 5-10 overnights per month to communities within Arizona.
• Coordinate and lead mobile food distributions
• Serve as the primary contact for partner support and relationship management
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers at distribution sites
• Assess and assist host sites in building the infrastructure to create a sustainable food distribution
• Track key metrics to help monitor SMFB impact, trends, and improve services.
• Represent SMFB within communities, particularly rural communities.
• Any other duties as assigned by the leader

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all internal/external customers of St. Mary’s Food Bank with an excellent service experience.

Scope and Complexity
May interact with all levels of leadership, employees, agency representatives, community neighbors, volunteers, external vendors, and clients.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift to 50 pounds.
• Requires significant use of personal computers, phone and general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Be willing to travel 5-10 nights per month within Arizona to assist with distributions; possible out-of-state travel

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or G.E.D, associate or bachelor’s-level degree or the equivalent in work experience.
• Must be willing and able to work 5-10 overnights per month.
• MUST have a Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Be willing to travel throughout Arizona to work food distributions where needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Be a Team Player with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Moderate Ability to use Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to think creatively and come up with solutions.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to establish and manage work priorities, activities and timelines to achieve results
• Exhibit strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food distribution and non-profit work experience

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • Base Salary: $53,000 Annually
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to: Careers - St. Mary's Food Bank

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.