Food Donation Coordinator

New Life Center; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

New Life Center seeks a part-time Food Donation Coordinator in Fargo, ND. The role develops partnerships with community donors and vendors, coordinates food donation pickups, and supports dining services with logistics and scheduling.

Responsibilities include maintaining donor records, ensuring food safety, and guiding volunteers. The position aligns with our Christian mission and BEACON values, aiming to maximize donated resources and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate donor relationships and coordinate logistics
• Strong communication and organizational skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with reliability

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with donors, grocers, and community groups
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries of donated food, ensure timely logistics
• Maintain records of donor contacts and donation schedules
• Ensure food safety and proper handling of donated goods
• Assist with volunteer coordination and guest support

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fargo, ND 58102

Position Type: Part Time

Food Donation Coordinator Job Description

Position: Food Donation Coordinator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Dining Services Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Full-time/part-time: Part-time, Monday-Friday, less than 20 hours a week

Starting Wage: $20/hr.

Summary

The Food Donation Coordinatoris responsible forcultivating, managing, and expanding relationships with community food donors, vending partners, and supporting organizations to ensure consistent, high-quality food donations that support New Life Center’s mission. This role serves as the primary relationship manager for food donation partnerships and oversees coordination of food donationlogistics, communication, scheduling, and stewardship. The Food Donation Coordinator helps maximize donated food resources, strengthen community collaboration, and support efficient food supply systems for dining service operations. This position requires strong relationship management, organizational skills, logistical coordination, and alignment with New Life Center’s Christ-centered mission of serving individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship.

At New Life Center, our work is rooted in our Christian faith and driven by our mission to guide people experiencing homelessness or addiction toward holistic transformation through the love of Jesus. Every role contributes to this ministry and advances our shared vision. Our team members are followers of Jesus Christ, affirm our Statement of Faith, and demonstrate our BEACON values—Bring Your Best, Engage with Empathy, Act in Unity, Choose Humility, Offer Hope, and Never Stop Growing—in the way they serve guests, support one another, and represent New Life Center each day.

Essential Functions

Essential Function 1: Community Partner and Donor Relationship Management

• Build,maintain, and strengthen partnerships with grocery stores, restaurants, food distributors, churches, community organizations, and individual food donors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all food donation relationships.
• Regularly communicate with partners to coordinate donations, schedules, needs, and stewardship.
• Identifyand pursue new food donation opportunities within the community.
• Represent New Life Center professionally and missionally in all donor and community interactions.
• Ensure partners feel valued through consistent communication, gratitude, and relationship development.

Essential Function 2: Food Donation Coordination and Logistics

• Coordinate food donation pickups, deliveries, and scheduling.
• Work collaboratively with the Dining Services Manager and kitchen staff to align incoming donations with operational needs.
• Safelyload, transport, and unload donated food.
• Ensuretimelyand dependable pick-ups that build confidence with community partners.
• Assistwith receiving and organizingdonatedproductupon arrival.
• Monitor donationflowto maximize usability and reduce waste.

Essential Function 3: Administrative Oversight

• Maintainaccuraterecords of donor contacts, donation schedules, and partnership activity.
• Ensure proper documentation of all food donations.
• Assistleadership with forecasting food donation needs andidentifyingsupply gaps.

Essential Function 4: Food Safety and Compliance

• Support compliance with food safety guidelines related to donated goods.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures.
• Follow food safety regulations and organizational procedures during transportation and handling.
• Monitor donated food for quality and usability.

Essential Function 5: Vehicle and Equipment Care

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of New Life Center vehicles used for pick-ups.
• Report maintenance concerns promptly.
• SafelyoperateNew Life Center vehicles whilerepresentingthe organization professionally.

Essential Function 6: Volunteer and Guest Support

• Assistin directing volunteers and guests.
• Promote a welcoming and organized experience for volunteers and guests.
• Provideinstructionon safe food handling and storage.

Essential Function 7: Mission Alignment

• Reflect and uphold New Life Center's Christian mission, values, and culture.
• Help communicate the impact of food partnerships on guest care and organizational outcomes.
• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions.

ADA & Reasonable Accommodation

New Life Center complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Qualified individuals are considered for positions based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law unless doing so would cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat to safety.

Position Reports to James Redding, Dining Services Manager

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by the Operations Director, the requirement for flexibility in helping others, or the highly valued team-oriented approach used for the overall benefit and success of New Life Center.

Qualifications

• Personal, evident, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Compassionate heart for those in need.
• Willingness to serve others.
• Desire to see the lost come to Christ.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in delivery,logistics, food service, or warehouse operations.
• Experience building relationships with community organizations or volunteers.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper food handling practices.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employmentdrug test and background check.
• Mustpossessa valid driver’s license,maintain an acceptable driving recordin accordance withthe organization’s insurance carrier requirements, and provide proof of insurance, asrequiredfor the performance of job duties.

Skills

• Strong organizational skillsand communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Basic computerproficiency.
• Alignment with the organization’s faith-based mission.
• Mustexhibitgood judgement, sensitivity, and compassion.
• Must be able to work well with others andexhibita positive, professional, and friendly disposition.
• Must demonstratea strong work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able toproblem solvealone as well as with others.
• Must have the ability to work as a team.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Adapts positively to continuous change andmaintainflexibility.
• Ability to take constructive criticism.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Work Environment

• Ability tofrequentlyand safely lift loads up to50lbs.
• Mustbe in good physical condition.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as well as kneel, crouch, crawl,etc.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, hot or cold.

Religious Bona Fide Occupational Qualification BFOQ

New Life Center is a faith-based Christian ministry. Consistent with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alignment with New Life Center’s Statement of Faith and values may be considered a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for this position. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the organization’s Christian mission, beliefs, and code of conduct.