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Food Sourcing Programs Coordinator
Status: Full Time – 40 hours/week, Exempt
Reports To: FS&L Programs Manager
About Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance (the Alliance)
The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) statewide anti-hunger organization formed in 2004 by the food bank network in Arkansas. We collaborate as a statewide voice advancing equitable solutions to hunger. Our vision is to create a hunger-free Arkansas.
POSITION SUMMARY
Support the programs and services offered to Alliance members and partners by the Food Sourcing & Logistics Department, primarily the Arkansas Gardening Project. Position relates to a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations including but not limited to; member food banks, agencies and their staff; state government staff; corporate donors; trucking and transportation companies and Feeding America staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, support and maintain positive relationships with members, volunteers and donors.
- Instruct volunteers in proper and safe methods of harvesting and packaging.
- Assist FS&L Manager with planting, maintenance, and harvest of crops.
- Transport supplies and produce to and from planting/harvest site.
- Active participation in event planning and statewide meetings.
- Support partner organizations in gardening, farming, and ranching activities.
REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral communications and customer service.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people with a team approach.
- Ability to handle a multi-task work environment and remain focused.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to travel, provide personal transportation, and possess current driver’s license with good driving record.
- You must be able to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Able to lift 75 pounds.
- Experience operating farm equipment is desirable.
- Desire to make a difference in the lives of people in need.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in agriculture or related field OR five years combined experience in food banking, food industry distribution, agriculture, business management, or transportation and logistics.
- A strong willingness to learn.
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance offers a compensation package including a beginning salary of $45,000 + benefits. This is a grant-funded position subject to review annually.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to info@arhungeralliance.org. Please include “Food Sourcing Programs Coordinator” in the subject line.

Contact
200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1300
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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