Food Security and Basic Needs Program Coordinator

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility 1 day per week

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time Food Security & Basic Needs Program Coordinator for the Office of Student Life at the Germantown Campus. The role supports students in accessing essential resources, coordinates programs to address food insecurity, and builds community partnerships to expand services.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends, telework eligibility up to 1 day per week, and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with student support programs in higher education.
• Experience in managing, coordinating, or developing food security and basic needs programs or initiatives.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate food security programming and services.
• Oversee and expand food security programs, including on-campus food pantries, emergency meal assistance, mobile markets, and clothing pantry initiatives.
• Track utilization of basic needs services and program participation; prepare regular reports.
• Develop inclusive, needs-based programming for veteran students and other groups.
• Coordinate general wellness and basic needs education for the broader student body; organize workshops and campaigns.
• Ensure programming is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with best practices.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local food banks and suppliers; manage inventory of food resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, psychology, nutrition, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Germantown Campus, seeks candidates for aFull-time Food Security & Basic Needs Program Coordinator forthe Office of Student Life. The work schedule is Monday-Friday,8:30am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. This isa Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Grade 27 position. This position iseligible for telework 1 day(s) a week. Telework eligibility and total days per week are subject to changebased on the operational needs of the applicable unit/area.Montgomery College does not currently offer voluntary remote work,or withhold payroll taxes for states outside of its tax reciprocityagreements. As a result, employees must reside in, and perform anyapproved telework from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, WestVirginia, Delaware, or Pennsylvania. Employees residing in otherstates at the time of hire are not eligible for telework until theyhave secured a permanent residence in one of the states listedabove.

Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible forsupporting individuals in accessing essential resources, includingfood, and other basic necessities. This role involves coordinatingprograms and services that address food insecurity and relatedchallenges, developing partnerships with community organizations,and promoting awareness of available resources

Contacts include students, staff and administrators across theorganization and community partners to ensure food securityresource and basic needs programs are adequate and affordable tothe college community.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and coordinate food security programmingand services. Support and enhance connections, help ensurestudents’ fundamental needs are met so they can fully engage incampus life, thrive academically, and achieve personal and professional success. Support student life programs and initiatives.
• Oversee and expand food security programs, including on-campusfood pantries, emergency meal assistance, mobile markets, andclothing pantry initiatives, ensuring these resources areintegrated into the broader student life experience. Collaborateclosely with Student Life faculty, staff, and student leaders toalign basic needs services with co-curricular programming thatfosters a sense of belonging and promotes holistic studentdevelopment. Conduct proactive outreach to raise awareness ofavailable resources through events, workshops, peer-ledinitiatives, marketing campaigns, and social media. Work to reducestigma around seeking support by embedding basic needsconversations into student life programming and wellnessefforts.
• Track utilization of basic needs services and programparticipation. Assess effectiveness of services and programmingthrough surveys, focus groups, and data analysis. Prepare regularreports for internal stakeholders and grant funders, asneeded.
• Develop and implement inclusive, needs-based programmingtailored to specific student groups and to both emerging andstandard community needs, including Veteran students, sexual healthand domestic and sexual violence prevention education.
• Coordinate and facilitate general wellness and basic needseducation for the broader student body. Organize workshops, events,and educational campaigns on topics including nutrition, budgeting,and meal preparation.
• Ensure programming is trauma-informed, culturally responsive,and aligned with federal compliance, national best practices andlocal trends.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local food banksand suppliers, nonprofit organizations, and county supportservices. Coordinate and manage food resources/inventory, ensuringa consistent supply of non-perishable goods and fresh produce.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, social work, psychology,nutrition, or related field or an equivalent combination ofeducation, training, certifications, or experience thatdemonstrates the ability to effectively perform the essentialfunctions of the job may be substituted.
• Three years of experience working with student support programsin higher education.
• Experience in managing, coordinator, or developing foodsecurity and basic needs programs or initiatives.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in theUnited States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher education experience

Hiring Range

$67,557 - $87,813 annually. Initial salaryplacement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint ofthe range and is based on relevant candidate experience andinternal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $108,068annually.

For consideration, you must:

• Include dates of employment in your application or attachment (Required)
• Submit a cover letter (Required)
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of youreducation equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognizedevaluation service, must be included in your application. (Required)

As a condition of employment, the following are required at thetime of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degreeverification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan(Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).If you are already retired from the Maryland State RetirementSystem, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement Systemplan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions,per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paidvacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legalbenefits, professional development, retirement plan, educationalassistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellnessprogramming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in thejob application or interview process, please contact HumanResources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail] . We require at least twoweeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requestedaccommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed topromoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty,and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-freeworkplace.

Closing Date

Friday, September 18, 2026