Description

At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our organization grows and succeeds when all members of the community, where we live and serve, have a seat at the table to help us ensure all of our neighbors have enough to eat. We invite candidates from all diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, etc., to join our team. 

Job Summary Identify prospective food donors, solicit food donations, and develop and provide donor stewardship plans for the Community Table Program (CT),  Retail Store Donation Program (RS), and other food industry donors in our 11 county service area. On average, the Coordinator’s portfolio generates over $7 million worth of in-kind donations annually. 

Key Responsibilities   

• Solicit in-kind donations from retail stores, restaurants, community events, and from other local donors, such as manufacturers, distributors, and trucking companies.   
• Function as liaison between donors and matched agencies, working closely with both to ensure good relations. Supply, track, and provide training to member agencies on food safety equipment, reporting processes and program supplies provided to both donors and agencies. 
• Maintain active stewardship of donors; attend donor meetings, attend & table at events, and respond to donor issues as they arise. Learn and leverage donors’ internal policies and procedures to ensure frequent, high-quality donations and positive working relationships.  
• Responsible for ongoing donor recognition via in-person visits to all donors on a regular basis to ensure smooth program operation. 
• Collaborate across teams with: Operations Team to respond to donation offerings and coordinate logistics; Partner Network Programs Team to keep abreast of agency updates, closures, issues, and matches; Development Team to coordinate on donations that span both teams and to inform and execute on restricted grant opportunities. 
• Monitor Feeding America’s platform to keep informed of the latest events and donation policy changes regarding national retail donors and maintain active communication with Feeding America staff regarding these changes and updates.  
• Responsible for data collection, record keeping, and reporting on food sourcing activities. 

Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.