SNAP - Food is Medicine Coordinator

Description

The SNAP Food is Medicine Coordinator responsible for leading our state-wide Food as Medicine program, which provides medically tailored meals to those in need. The Food is Medicine program is designed to increase food security and access to fresh and nutritious foods while providing nutrition education and supportive resources. 

The Food is Medicine Coordinator will provide oversight, coordination, and technical assistance to providers (pantries) and those participating in the Food is Medicine Program. The coordinator will work with the entire Programs Department, other internal, and external stakeholders to implement this program and its operations as they impact the goals and outcomes of the initiatives. 

Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.  Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours as necessary.

The SNAP Food is Medicine Coordinator will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief.

1. Support day-to-day implementation of FIM program activities. 
2. Provide recruitment, training, and technical assistance to program partners, including food providers and healthcare partners. 
3. Prepare, manage, and coordinate distribution of program educational materials. 
4. Conduct site visits to healthcare clinics and food providers. 
5. Coordinate and lead regular meetings with program partners. 
6. Support use of technologies for case management and program tracking. 
7. Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and evaluate healthy selections.  
8. Support program data management, including collecting, reviewing, and analyzing partner/participant engagement and survey data. 
9. Contribute to the development of program reporting.
10. Monitor data collection from healthcare partners and ensure confidentiality, compliance, and adhere to information security standards. 
11. Engage in statewide and national coalitions to drive best practices for evidence-based Food is Medicine programming as directed by supervisors. 
12. Update standard operating procedures as needed to enhance programming. 

 Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a community and a professional office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, cold and/or humid conditions. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other office machines. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift/move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to operate vehicles.

ADA

Arkansas Foodbank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact human resources. 

Inclusion and Belonging Statement

Arkansas Foodbank values the individuality of all employees, volunteers, donors, and neighbors. We believe lived experiences provide unique viewpoints and ideas that strengthen and enrich our organization. We strive to create an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and reflects our organizational values.

Requirements

The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate or employee, however, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of management. 

• The equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) preferably in nutrition, public health, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credential preferred 
• Ability to travel 60% in-state travel required
• Minimum experience 2 years - Public Health or Nutrition related experience preferred
• Experience in a non-profit organization is preferred 
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening