Produce Partnership Coordinator

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays from day one

Low-cost health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Childcare assistance

Tuition & student loan assistance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank in Ohio seeks a Produce Distribution Coordinator to expand and manage its growing network of monthly distributions across six counties. You will recruit sites, train partners, ensure compliance, and coordinate logistics with internal teams and community partners.

Travel within Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Richland counties is required, with a focus on delivering fresh produce and improving food access for neighbors in need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years related experience in human services or customer service.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations and program coordination is a plus.
• Unencumbered State Driver’s License required and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Produce Distribution program with community partners and ensure compliance.
• Maintain and verify the produce distribution schedule and prepare documents for fulfillment and fleet delivery.
• Record and report community feedback; collaborate with internal teams to host feedback sessions.
• Create action plans with Food Sourcing and Operations teams to improve food literacy and resolve issues.
• Update partner information in the database and manage product orders for distributions.
• Train and onboard Produce Distribution partners; ensure site training complies with regulations.
• Conduct site visits and maintain up-to-date files and documentation for sites.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-3 years related experience

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Database management

Job description

Description

Consider a career that allows you to make a positive impact on others’ lives while enhancing your own. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Northeast Ohio, provided over 50 million meals in 2024 to those in need across Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Ashland, and Richland counties.

Greater Cleveland Food Bank Mission Statement: "Together with our community, we provide nutritious food and essential resources so our neighbors facing hunger can thrive."

Join the Greater Cleveland Food Bank team and experience a supportive culture of continuous learning and development. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay beginning day one
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Childcare assistance
• Tuition and Student Loan assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance

SUMMARY

This position will focus on developing and expanding produce distribution programming for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank by working closely with community partners throughout our six-county service area. The role will cultivate relationships and regularly travel within Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Richland counties to support and strengthen produce distribution efforts. Working in partnership with the Manager of Produce and CSFP Partnerships and internal teams, this position will help coordinate and manage the logistics of a growing network of approximately 200 distributions per month. Responsibilities include recruiting new distribution sites, training and orienting partner organizations, providing exceptional customer service, maintaining compliance documentation, and sharing best practices with produce distribution partners. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and be committed to providing a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate the GCFB Produce Distribution program by working directly with community partners to troubleshoot issues, answer questions, and ensure compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining and verifying the produce distribution schedule and preparing necessary documents for Ceres fulfillment and fleet delivery.
• Work closely with community partners to record and report community feedback, questions, and concerns. Collaborate with the Community Health, Nutrition, and Measurement team to host feedback sessions as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Food Sourcing and Operations GCFB team to create action plans for increased food literacy and issue/complaint resolutions.
• Verify and update partner information in the database and product orders with scheduled distribution regularly.
• Facilitate training and onboarding for Produce Distribution partners, making sure all sites are compliant in training and State/Federal regulations
• Conduct pre-approval site visits for Produce Distribution programs.
• Maintain up-to-date files and documentation on the program sites. Ensure that all applications, agreements, and required documentation by Feeding America, State, and Federal agencies are updated on an annual basis.
• Conducts site visits at produce distribution sites in accordance with state/federal/GCFB policy.
• Communicate any issues during site visits with the Compliance department so corrective action can be addressed and completed.
• Collaborate, maintain, and update the Produce portal and other web features as needed.
• Maintains required job knowledge and skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Maintain required job knowledge, skills, and core competencies. Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Actively support and champion initiatives aimed at driving continuous improvement throughout the organization. May participate in one of the following: LEAN council, a kaizen, 5S campaign or other process improvement efforts to support continuous improvement and improved processes within the food bank.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A or description of duties.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or university; or 2-3 years related experience and/or training in human services or customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous nonprofit customer service, program coordination, and database management experience a plus. Familiarity with organizations that serve seniors/aging population is a plus. Unencumbered State Driver’s License required. Must be willing and able to travel (mostly locally) for the organization. Must possess strong attention to detail. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and other members of the Agency Services team. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, when necessary. Proficiency in Windows-based computer software with an emphasis on spreadsheets and word processing is required. Exceptional organizational skills. Adaptable to change. Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people. Required commitment to making interactions across different cultures and backgrounds a strength of our organization as demonstrated through work, life or community experience.

Physical Requirements and Environment

The physical requirements for this position include: Ability to frequently remain in a stationary position. Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., frequently. Ability to operate a computer or other office productivity machinery constantly. Occasional ability to ascend/descend stairs to access workspaces. Occasional ability to position or move the body to access filing cabinets or other work equipment. Ability to constantly exchange accurate information and communicate in person or via telephone with clients, partners, donors, coworkers, and other members of the community. Must be able to constantly view a computer screen. Ability to move office equipment/supplies occasionally. Ability to lift 25-50 lbs regularly. Travel is frequently required for this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Range: $47,500 - $50,000 per year, commensurate with experience

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Please note that the Food Bank does not sponsor work visas for our positions. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an initial background check, drug screening, physical examination, and employment verification, and will be completed during the onboarding process.