Northwest Food Coalition Coordinator in Traverse City, Michigan at Goodwill Northern Michigan

The Northwest Food Coalition Coordinator supports regional food security by coordinating Coalition operations, strengthening member engagement, supporting data and reporting needs, and serving as a liaison between Coalition partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is employed by Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan through Goodwill's role as fiscal sponsor for the Northwest Food Coalition. The Coordinator works on behalf of the Northwest Food Coalition and carries out priorities established by the Coalition through its Operating Committee. As a Goodwill employee, the Coordinator is expected to follow Goodwill policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and employment practices.

• Support the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan and Northwest Food Coalition.
• Perform work in a safe manner by observing all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
• Interact with all Goodwill team members, clients, and customers in a professional manner.
• Respect the diversity of others, including but not limited to, those with cultural, ethnic, and gender differences, individuals experiencing homelessness, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.

Membership Coordination and Support:

• Process applications, onboard, and train new member organizations.
• Maintain member records (agreements, certifications, status).
• Serve as the primary contact for member questions and issues.
• Track participation, attendance, and member compliance with Coalition expectations.
• Conduct regular site visits to member agencies.
• Support recruitment and engagement of new NFC members.
• Facilitate monthly member meetings including agendas and materials.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Collect and compile monthly Coalition statistics.
• Track reporting compliance.
• Prepare reports for the Operating Committee and membership.
• Participate in/coordinate surveys and needs assessments (e.g. community health needs assessments).

Communication and Administration:

• Coordinate member and public communications.
• Serve as primary contact for inquiries.
• Develop meeting agendas and materials.
• Maintain records and mailing lists.

Financial Coordination:

• Serve as liaison between Goodwill Northern Michigan as fiscal sponsor, the NFC Treasurer, the Operating Committee, and Coalition partners.
• Process limited financial transactions in coordination with the NFC Treasurer and Goodwill Northern Michigan finance and fiduciary processes.

Food Distribution and Logistics:

• Support regional food distribution systems.
• Participate in Purchasing Committee.
• Assist with strategic alignment of food distribution activities.

Fundraising and Donor Relations:

• Support Coalition fundraising efforts and campaigns.
• Support donor stewardship in conjunction with NFC Treasurer.
• Participate in sustainability planning discussions and efforts.

Event Management:

• Support signature Coalition events including Empty Bowls, Thanksgiving initiatives, and select food drives.
• Assist with event logistics, communication, volunteer coordination, and inventory oversight.

Community Partnerships:

• Collaborate with community organizations and regional partners.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings and collaborative efforts.
• Serve as a community resource and represent NFC in community partnerships and regional initiatives.

Marketing and Public Relations:

• Coordinate with appropriate internal and external partners on Northwest Food Coalition website, social media, outreach, and Empty Bowls communications.
• Serve as the point person for outreach, media inquiries, and public communications.
• Work with external marketing and communication partners as needed.

Reports to: Goodwill Northern Michigan Food Rescue Director for employment and administrative supervision, with operational direction provided by the Northwest Food Coalition Operating Committee. The Northwest Food Coalition Operating Committee will provide input into the Coordinator's goals and performance evaluation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in non-profit management, food assistance programming, public administration, community development, human services, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong facilitation, communication, meeting coordination, and organizational skills, with the ability to guide groups from planning to action through clear follow-up and accountability.
• Ability to identify and recommend creative approaches to completing job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, implementation, project coordination, or cross-sector collaboration.
• Ability to analyze data and stakeholder feedback to identify system needs, explain complex issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, and work independently while collaborating with local leaders, providers, and community partners.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required to complete assigned job duties.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with staff, clients, community partners, organizations, vendors, and volunteers in a tactful and courteous manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical activity sometimes includes keyboarding, sitting, phone work, and filing.
• Physical activity often includes travel by car and may occasionally include air travel.
• Physical activity often includes lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Physical activity often includes bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling, or twisting to access files, records, food items, or packaging.
• Physical activity often includes lifting more than 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: Work is performed in office, community, member agency, event, and remote settings. The position may require travel throughout the Northwest Food Coalition service area, occasional evening or weekend commitments for meetings or events, and interaction with diverse community partners, volunteers, donors, and member organizations.

Hybrid/Remote Work Option: This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement based on business needs, supervisor approval, Coalition support needs, and Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan remote work expectations. Regular in-person attendance may be required for Coalition meetings, member site visits, events, and other job-related responsibilities.

Compensation: Salary Commensurate with Experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an individual assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.