Company description

Field to Family is an Iowa City, Iowa-based non-profit that increases access to and education around healthy and local food. We operate a comprehensive regional food hub and market available online, powered by partnerships with producers, institutions and community members who share a purpose to create a diverse, abundant, sustainable food system so all people across Eastern Iowa can eat fresh food with the seasons.

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Operations Coordinator! Field to Family’s Operations Coordinators are fully immersed in all aspects of food hub operations with responsibilities in record keeping, weekly food deliveries, warehouse coordination, and customer relationship management. Be integral to increasing access to healthy, local food in Eastern Iowa as Field to Family’s Operations Coordinator. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of distribution, delivery, warehousing, food safety, vehicle maintenance, space management and record-keeping, specifically:  
• Design weekly delivery and pick up routes; 
• Load, unload & drive refrigerated fleet vehicles (sprinter van or box truck) to receive and deliver product; 
• Provide fueling and coordinate other maintenance to vehicle(s) as necessary; 
• Maintain Field to Family’s physical infrastructure (coolers, freezers, vehicle, etc.), resources, space & provide recommendations for required maintenance; 
• Actively support the organization’s food safety plan and protocols; 
• Keep accurate financial, inventory and food safety records. 

Support Food Hub Partner Relationship Management: 

• Develop and maintain relationships with local farmers and vendors; as well as customer and community partners, other staff, board, volunteers, Advisory Council and supporters; 
• Support order development and inventory management; 
• Coordinate weekly logistics with farmers and customer partners that ensures accurate availability listing, timely aggregation and delivery; 
• Support receiving producer deliveries, ensuring product quality, accurate inventory, labeling and record keeping;
• Maintain accurate, detailed records, to ensure smooth ordering, procurement, invoicing and delivery process;
• Utilize GoogleDrive, Microsoft Excel, Local Food Marketplace or other management software to efficiently manage records related to inventory, customer orders and invoice information;  
• Organizational Support  
• Commitment to effective group process including open communication, mutual accountability and appropriate self-evaluation;  
• Provide leadership & instruction to support staff and volunteers; 
• Contribute to the organization’s education, marketing, promotion & outreach 
• Actively participate in team meetings, collaborate strategically with Field to Family staff and team members to enhance and grow the organization’s impact

Required Qualifications: 

• Applicants must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license  (delivery is a component of the position) 
• Interest in building strong, equitable and resilient community food systems
• Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds 
• Comfortable driving a small box truck and large cargo van long distances, loading and unloading cases, utilizing carts, pallet jacks, and small trailers. 
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills  
• Ability to learn new software and record-keeping systems
• Ability to interact with a diverse population of the public and work in various communities
• Team player and supportive of program and community development projects
• Commitment to effective group process including open communication, mutual accountability and appropriate self-evaluation  
• Able to maintain many small details, keep detailed records, and to develop new ways to bring efficiency and accuracy to the operations 
• Ability to interact with and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds
• Highly collaborative team player, quick learner, detail-oriented, and self-motivated who can work independently and organize many competing priorities to meet deadlines 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to load and unload trucks quickly and efficiently
• Box truck driving and delivery experience following DOT regulations and safety standards
• Experience in warehousing, operating warehouse equipment, produce grading, knowledge of wholesale packaging and pricing, farming, or sustainable food production experience
• Knowledge of and experience with basic automobile maintenance, hitching a trailer, generally handy with tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate with mechanics, electricians, contractors and similar audiences   

Field to Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have been marginalized by society due to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Field to Family will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Field to Family.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

February 17, 2025