Share Email Opening Title CSFP Distributions Coordinator  Reports to: Sr. Director, CSFP   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a USDA program which provides a monthly package of healthy groceries and complementary nutrition education to seniors at risk of hunger. CSFP currently operates in Washington, DC as Grocery Plus and Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, MD as My Groceries To Go. In DC, it is combined with another USDA program, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), which provides vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables. The Capital Area Food Bank is the executor of both programs for DC with oversight by the DC Health. CSFP collectively serves 6,088 seniors in DC and MD. The CSFP Distributions Coordinator is responsible for providing programmatic, administrative, and operational support to the CSFP team to ensure the full caseload is served monthly. This will include helping to delivery directly to distribution sites and program participants, promoting the program to the community, enrolling qualifying seniors, creating monthly packets for distribution sites, recording attendance, monitoring sites to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and policies.   Position Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supports and promotes the mission of the Capital Area Food Bank and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program Assist with monthly reporting on participation and package distribution. Assist with monthly packet creation for all CSFP distribution sites. Accounts for CSFP packages that are delivered, stored, and distributed at Sites according to standing policies and food safety standards. Monitors the packing of monthly food packages for all CSFP programs and ensure compliance with all regulations and food safety standards. Assists Operations Specialist with pulling orders as needed. Leads assigned CSFP Staff Distributions Provides prompt and accurate customer services by arriving on time to assigned locations, interacting respectfully and professionally with Site Leaders and Program Participants, and answering questions/concerns as best as possible. Safely operates select equipment such as a pallet jack, carts. Assists with additional direct deliveries as needed. If properly licensed, occasionally drives during staff absences. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: AA degree in related field or HS diploma with 2-3 years related experience Must have a valid driver’s license. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills while interacting with CAFB staff, Site leaders, and program participants. Ability and comfort with navigating the Washington metro area   OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES: High comfort level working with diverse older adult populations. Ability to keep detailed records and give and follow clear directions. Presents excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work well with regular deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, and internet resources Exhibits creative approaches to meeting challenges. Spanish fluency preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing and sitting for extended periods. Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must regularly lift and move objects up to 50 pounds repetitively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIROMENT: Working environment in office, warehouse, and community Regular operations business hours; extended hours when necessary and for special events.   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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