Food Access & Nutrition Program Lead - Community Impact

Capstone Community Action, Inc.; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, and life insurance

401k with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Capstone Community Action, Inc. is seeking a coordinator to oversee daily food shelf operations in Central Vermont. You will coordinate volunteers, develop nutrition education programs, and support families in accessing food and essential services.

You will supervise staff, manage reporting, build community partnerships, and help secure resources for food security initiatives within a mission-driven organization founded in 1965.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years in human services with related experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move pallets and loads as needed.
• Knowledge of human services, poverty issues, and local networks in central Vermont.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Occasional evenings/weekends to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse populations including staff and partners.
• Demonstrated leadership and volunteer management experience.
• Home phone, reliable insured transport, and Vermont license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food shelf operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers and staff.
• Develop nutrition education programs for the community.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing food and essential services.
• Maintain community partnerships and manage reporting requirements.
• Help secure resources to support food security initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree / human services exp

Lifting & pallet handling

Human services knowledge

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Leadership & volunteer management

Transportation & Vermont license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years in human services

Job description

Capstone Community Action, Inc. is seeking a coordinator to oversee daily food shelf operations in Central Vermont. You will coordinate volunteers, develop nutrition education programs, and support families in accessing food and essential services.

You will supervise staff, manage reporting, build community partnerships, and help secure resources for food security initiatives within a mission-driven organization founded in 1965.