Nutrition Access Manager

Description

About Operation Food Search:

Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve 200,000 people every month through a network of 330 partners in 27 counties in Missouri and Illinois. We use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long-term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger. 

Our Mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow. 

Our Vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Our Goals are to:

• Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals, and families by providing high-quality nutrition through our distribution network.
• Empower long-term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
• Champion change through advocacy and innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.

For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org. 

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Access Manager is responsible for the purchase and distribution of food supplies with a focus on creating efficient processes across programs, maximizing purchasing dollars, and ensuring quality controls. This position coordinates and executes the food interventions for OFS Food is Medicine (FIM) initiatives as well as oversees the purchasing of nutrition-focused foods as part of grants and other OFS projects. 

Essential Functions:

• In conjunction with other staff, oversee receiving, sorting, storage, and inventory of all food products, program supplies, and related materials both onsite at OFS and at off-site program locations. 
• Manage alignment of nutrition supplies consistent with the OFS Nutrition Policy and organizational focus on food that is accessible, healthy and affordable
• Oversee nutrition access functions including supervising staff, communications with partner organization, program design and delivery, and expansion if needed 
• Coordinate with department director and Chief Program Officer on development of new programs as assigned
• Utilize staff and volunteer resources efficiently to complete daily operations.
• Work with program managers and staff to ensure home delivery to participants and bulk delivery to program partners. 
• Ensure accurate financial records and timely processing of payment information for all purchases. 
• Research new food and/or delivery models with potential to enhance current or future FIM programs. 
• Monitor project plans and progress toward grant deliverables. Provide on-time reporting of measurable goals and objectives. 
• Collaborate closely with other OFS program staff to ensure integration of services and programs.
• Serve as a member of the Food Safety Committee for OFS.
• Provide oversight / coordination of department interns as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in food service management, operations, logistics, procurement, nutrition, and/or public health preferred.
• Experience working on community-based programs.
• Experience working with families and individuals living with food insecurity.
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in people management. 
• ServSafe Manager Certification or willingness to complete certification within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills and ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with OFS team, partners, and stakeholders.
• Flexible working style to accommodate variable program development timelines.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and without close supervision.
• Possession of a flexible and growth-based mindset and desire to actively seek out opportunities to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and understand the needs of diverse, multi-cultural populations.
• Training and/or understanding around racial equity, social justice, and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Proficient computer skills with Teams, MS Office, PowerPoint, Google Drive, and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to drive cargo vans for food deliveries within the St. Louis area as needed.
• Flexibility to work evening hours on a regular basis and occasional weekends for special events.
• Willingness to assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for up to two hours at a time and lift 40 pounds.

Benefits 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• HRA and FSA
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time, paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability income
• Company-paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary employee-paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness support
• Potential for student loan forgiveness, if qualified

Location: 1644 Lotsie Boulevard, Overland, MO 63132

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.