Western ND Food Resource & Partnerships Lead

Great Plains Food Bank; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA

Life and AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Great Plains Food Bank in Bismarck, ND, is hiring a Food Resource Manager to lead food sourcing in western North Dakota. You will build partnerships with growers, food manufacturers and grocery stores, ensuring fresh produce and perishable food reach those in need.

You will report to the Food Resource Department Manager and collaborate with Operations, Agency Services and Volunteer teams. This role requires travel statewide (~25%) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of experience in sales, the food industry or customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to travel statewide about 25% of the time, and availability for occasional evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Food sourcing and planning: Develop and carry out food sourcing strategies that support GPFB's strategic goals.
• Forecast the produce and perishable food needed each week, month and quarter for western ND partner and direct service programs.
• Monitor inventory, track results and donor trends, and manage the perishable purchasing budget.
• Keep donor records and receipts that meet GPFB, Feeding America and state and federal standards.
• Donor relationships: Recruit new food donors, with a focus on high-demand, nutritious products.
• Stay in regular contact with current and lapsed donors to grow donations over time.
• Lead donor recognition and represent GPFB at trade shows and industry events.
• Work with Feeding America, the Minnesota cluster of food banks and peer food banks to share donations and surplus.
• Retail Food Rescue: Recruit grocery stores and train store staff and pickup drivers on food safety and procedures.
• Coordinate pickup plans with Operations and Agency Services, and resolve scheduling or quality issues.
• Monitor reporting and make sure donations are receipted on time.
• Fresh produce: Secure produce donations from farmers, growers, packers and farmers markets.
• Coordinate gleaning events with volunteers and community partners.

Skills

Strong written, verbal and межpersonal

Proven ability to build relationships

Organized and detail-oriented

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Valid driver’s license; travel 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Plains Food Bank in Bismarck, ND, is hiring a Food Resource Manager to lead food sourcing in western North Dakota. You will build partnerships with growers, food manufacturers and grocery stores, ensuring fresh produce and perishable food reach those in need.

You will report to the Food Resource Department Manager and collaborate with Operations, Agency Services and Volunteer teams. This role requires travel statewide (~25%) and offers a comprehensive benefits package.