Company description

FoodShare South Carolina believes access to fresh, affordable food should not be limited by where a person lives or how much they earn; and that food has the power to change the trajectory of someone’s life. We’re leading the efforts to increase affordable access to fresh food for people who struggle with hunger in South Carolina.

The model is an alternative fresh food network housed at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and began working in Columbia, SC in 2015 as a response to the challenges that low-income families face in accessing fresh, affordable food.

FoodShare South Carolina is unique and different from traditional food distribution models in that it allows participants to retain power, maintain their dignity, and gain access to affordable, quality produce. The program does not require membership fees but creates accessible, direct, and discretionary cash savings to households with no barrier to entry. In 2018, we took the FoodShare model on the road and began offering technical assistance and support for other nonprofits who wished to replicate our programming. Our portfolio of innovative programs includes Fresh Food Box, Veggie Rx, NeighborShare, and Culinary Medicine.

Job description

The Statewide Network Coordinator position will be responsible for sustaining and expanding our statewide network.

Technical Support and Training to Existing Member Hubs (40%)

• The Network Coordinator will provide ongoing training and support to current member FoodShare hubs throughout the state.
• Travel to existing and potentially new member hubs. A combination of Zoom, phone, email, and in-person meetings will be required.
• Assess areas where member hubs can improve on operations and systems resulting in increased numbers of customers served. (Emphasis on SNAP customers)
• Host monthly “office hours” via Zoom for existing member hubs to learn, share, and exchange ideas.
• Work closely with FoodShare’s Director of Marketing to develop high quality materials for member hubs. Includes fresh food box calendars, brochures, flyers, and posters.
• Link member hubs with clinical partners (hospital, FQHC, free clinics) to pair program with local entities that can provide referrals to FoodShare South Carolina’s various programming.

Identifying and Onboarding New Member Hubs (30%)

• Additionally, this position will be responsible for identifying and working with new non-profits who will replicate the FoodShare model. Identify opportunities to grow and expand FoodShare’s programming.
• Develop relationships with nonprofit partners in counties where no FoodShare program currently exists.
• Screen and assess organizations for capacity and readiness to participate in the FoodShare program.
• Onboard new member hubs using Hub Toolkit. Includes assistance with helping partner with SNAP retailer license and setting up account with DSS Healthy Bucks SNAP matching incentive program.
• Maintain log of communications with interested partners.
• Use various tools including the SC Community Health Rankings to identify high priority communities.

Marketing and Reporting (30%)

• Increase awareness of FoodShare South Carolina through active engagement and outreach and by developing and delivering presentations to various stakeholders
• Assist with planning and organizing FoodShare’s annual meeting.
• Assist with monthly newsletter for member hubs.
• Provide grantors with updates on monthly activities regarding current and potential FoodShare member hubs and activities.
• Attend monthly team meetings and grantor meetings in person and via Zoom.
• Training on One Box software system.

Required Experience:

2+ years of experience in business development and planning and/or social enterprise development.

Proven networking, community engagement, relationship-building, and/or partnership development experience.

Commitment to principles of food justice.

Strong ability to manage time and priorities while working efficiently, accurately and under minimal supervision - Experience G-Suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, etc.)

Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits after provisional period.

High attention to detail, demonstrated proactive approach to daily tasks.

Ability to provide a 10 year driving record.

Must show a demonstrated understanding of the intersections of racial, economic, and environmental justice and be committed to transformative change specifically in rural communities

Work environment: Position will be based in professional work building off Two Notch Road in Columbia, SC. Travel will be required.

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and understands the importance of treating role with integrity. This person has a curious, analytical mind and is energized by getting things done behind-the-scenes with accuracy and efficiency.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

January 31, 2023