Communications Center Coordinator (Spanish Preferred)

Atlanta Community Food Bank; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Community Food Bank seeks a Communications Center Coordinator to provide neighbor-focused service, coordinate appointments across multiple Community Food Centers, and manage food deliveries with partners like Amazon and DoorDash. The role emphasizes compassionate, responsive problem-solving and effective use of multiple platforms.

The position supports delivery programs and partner relations, requiring strong listening and organizational skills to ensure timely assistance for neighbors

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and empathy in interactions.
• Comfort coordinating appointments and deliveries.
• Ability to navigate multiple platforms (Excel, K-Launch, Amazon, DoorDash).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for neighbors via phone, providing compassionate support.
• Schedule appointments for four Community Food Centers in Atlanta, Marietta, Jonesboro, Stone Mountain.
• Coordinate food deliveries with Amazon and DoorDash drivers.
• Maintain delivery records and update systems to ensure accurate data.

Skills

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Accountability

Navigate Change

Tools

Excel

K-Launch

Amazon

DoorDash

Job description

This position works a hybrid schedule at our East Point location

Who We Are

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we've been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners - including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

About The Role

The Communications Center Coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for neighbors, helping ensure they have a seamless, supportive experience when accessing food assistance and other resources. This role combines customer service, appointment and delivery coordination, problem-solving, and technology to connect neighbors with the services they need.

The ideal candidate is a strong listener, thoughtful problem solver, and relationship builder who takes ownership of each interaction and works to find solutions that best support our neighbors. This role plays an important part in ensuring timely, accurate, and compassionate service across our Community Food Centers and delivery programs.

Where You’ll Work

Communications Center / Partner Relations

What You’ll Do

Neighbor Support & Service Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for neighbors through inbound and outbound phone interactions, providing responsive, compassionate, and solutions-focused support.
• Respond to questions related to food assistance, donations, volunteer opportunities, benefits, and other available resources.
• Build rapport with neighbors, understand their needs, and take ownership of resolving questions or concerns.

Appointments, Profiles & Resource Access

• Schedule appointments for neighbors at the four Community Food Centers (CFCs) in Atlanta, Marietta, Jonesboro, and Stone Mountain.
• Create and maintain accurate neighbor profiles to support access to CFC services and food delivery assistance.
• Connect neighbors with appropriate resources and coordinate scheduling changes, updates, or service needs.

Food Delivery & Issue Resolution

• Coordinate food deliveries with Amazon and DoorDash drivers to support accurate and timely delivery of food to neighbors.
• Generate, maintain, and upload delivery sheets and related documentation using Microsoft Excel and applicable delivery platforms.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to appointments or deliveries, communicating delays or changes to neighbors and providing alternative solutions when needed.

Communications Technology & Process Support

• Manage and monitor K-Launch, the organization's AI-powered texting platform, to support neighbor communication, appointment scheduling, and service coordination.
• Maintain accurate information and workflows within the platform to promote efficient and consistent communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, technology, and communication methods to enhance the neighbor experience.

Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Accountability
• The Ability to Navigate Change

If you're excited about this role and can clearly demonstrate these and the other skills named below, we encourage you to apply.

Skills And Experience Your Resume Should Demonstrate

• Exceptional Customer Service: Deliver outstanding service through effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrates initiative and organization in managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to handle multiple platforms and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Navigate various technological platforms (Excel, K-Launch, Amazon, DoorDash) with ease, ensuring data accuracy and effective use of systems.

There May Be Some Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position works in a typical office setting and within the community. There may be extended periods of sitting, listening, talking and/or visual concentration; writing and/or computer use.