Summary The Food Security Coordinator leads JFCS response to hunger, facilitating access to food resources for individuals and families while advocating for food justice policies and funding. They lead, plan, and facilitate outreach efforts, provide education and support to staff, and collaborate with community partners and advocacy networks. This role manages the Kosher Meals on Wheels (KMOW) program, ensuring daily operations and individualized, person-centered client support. In addition, they are responsible for the coordination of culturally sensitive emergency food boxes made available to callers and staff for their clients. The ideal person for this role is friendly, compassionate, and draws energy from interacting with others; is a good problem solver and listens actively to clients; has strong organizational and communication skills; is self-motivated to engage in a variety of tasks; and is passionate about combating barriers to food security. This position has a flexible work schedule averaging 30 hours/week, which may include evenings and weekends. Agency Information JFCS is a multi-faceted human services agency with the mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS is a place where you can put your values to work every day. You will be able to: Make a positive difference in the lives of others Feel energized to give your best effort and enjoy a healthy work/life balance Learn, grow and accomplish new things JFCS serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values inclusion and diversity. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability. AA/EEO Salary and Benefits $25.50 per hour 30 hours per week Work-life balance including vacation, wellness leave (sick time), paid family and medical leave, holidays, flexible schedule, and a hybrid working schedule with the ability to work from home up to 60% of the time Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) with match, life and long-term disability insurance, and access to other benefits including vision, dental, and pet insurance Social work licensing supervision Essential Functions/Approximate Time Program Oversight (65%) Provide telephone and in-person assessments to determine eligibility for food programs, and assist with the application processes, including SNAP. Complete KMOW intake referrals by gathering required information from referral sources, contacting the client to review policies, discuss preferences and complete internal paperwork. Respond in a timely manner to internal referrals and community requests for food resources, connecting individuals to other JFCS and community resources as needed. Maintain accurate and timely records, correspondence and tracking outcomes of outreach and engagement activities. Manage processes, compliance, and coordination of KMOW program. Conduct initial and annual in person home visits for a specific subset of clients. Coordination with Transportation Supervisor and drivers regarding KMOW routes and route adjustments as needed. Work with internal and external partners regarding program management, including data collection, tracking, and reporting, procuring supplies, resolving billing issues, attending provider meetings, and participating in training and networking. Deliver meal routes as necessary. Engage in ways to expand and enhance program offerings through the lens of person-centered care. Outreach and Advocacy (25%): Create and implement an annual outreach plan to strengthen and form new community partnership relationships to support food access and reach people likely to be food insecure. Serve as a liaison to community partners with a shared focus of providing food and support services. Promote the KMOW program to other agencies, community groups and funding organizations, helping to cultivate KMOW as a top-of-mind, trusted, top-quality service provider. Participate in statewide advocacy efforts with Partners to End Hunger. Keep JFCS leadership informed of advocacy issues related to food security. Stay up to date on the latest resources, policies, specific rules, regulations, and barriers when applying for SNAP benefits in Minnesota, as well as county procedures for processing applications. Communicate policy and resources updates to staff, collaborate with the JFCS intake team. Logistics and Volunteer Engagement (5%): Oversee emergency food box program including coordinating with staff appropriate contents based on client needs and cultural preferences. Procure, pack and stock emergency food boxes ensuring accessibility for staff. Coordinate delivery and/or deliver emergency food supplies to clients. Conduct occasional food drives and other food-related volunteer projects, including PRISM annual summer produce drops. Coordinate winter Blizzard Boxes for our regular PRISM-delivery clients. Additional duties (5%): Additional duties consistent with program needs and professional development goals.