Food+ Program Coordinator

Harvesters - The Community Food Network; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Food+ Coordinator to manage programming and logistics for Food+ initiatives addressing both emergency food needs and root causes of hunger in the Kansas City metro area.

The role supports strategic partnerships in Food+ Healthcare, Workforce Development, and Transportation with potential hybrid eligibility. Must be a strong communicator, adept at coordination, and comfortable with travel and office software.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a business or nonprofit setting providing project coordination, technical assistance, and community engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office‑ Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Food+ programming and logistics for Harvesters' initiatives.
• Support strategic partnerships and targeted collaboration in Food+ Healthcare, Food+ Workforce Development, and Food+ Transportation.
• Travel within the service area and occasional bi‑state and national travel; lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team as a Food+ Coordinator and make an impact on food insecurity!

Are you an innovator with a passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food? Do you want to use your skills to help address the root causes and impact of hunger in the Kansas City metro area? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:

Harvesters employees are mission-driven: we want to improve how our neighbors access nutritious food. We're a friendly, dedicated, and passionate bunch of folks. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. We're building a hardworking and diverse team that works hard toward shared goals. We also support our employees' growth and desire to live well-rounded lives.

The position:

The Food+ Coordinator is responsible for various programming and logistical aspects of Harvesters' Food+ programs. This person will support strategic efforts to effectively address emergency food needs as well as the root causes of food insecurity. Current efforts include strategic partnerships and targeted collaboration in the areas of Food + Healthcare, Food + Workforce Development, and Food + Transportation. This position meets the requirements and may be considered hybrid eligible.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB:

• Demonstrate a dedication to the values and mission of Harvesters.
• Must be an eager team player, lead by example, and demonstrate tenacity for advancing healthy communities.
• Strong project coordination, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills.
• This full‑time position functions in an office environment and requires travel within the service area and occasionally bi‑state and national travel. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephone, computers, calculators, fax and copiers.
• Incumbent may spend 40% of the time stationary working at a computer terminal, 10% of the time talking on the phone, 30% of the time attending events on behalf of Harvesters and Food+, 5% loading a van for delivery or events, and 15% driving a company vehicle to deliver to partners as necessary.
• Incumbent may be expected to lift items up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

• Minimum two years of experience in a business or nonprofit setting providing project coordination, technical assistance, and community engagement
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Familiar with food safety practices and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office‑ Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Propensity to work independently and handle multiple priorities while maintaining a positive environment
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required in health/behavioral health‑related field (i.e., public health, business/public administration, psychology, health education or related field).
• Experience in empowering and mobilizing communities facing food insecurity.
• Technical assistance/mentoring and presentation/training skills.
• Knowledge of root cause issues and social drivers of health.

Harvesters is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.