The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodities Coordinator
Job description
TEFAP Commodities Coordinator
Organization
Established in 1991, Farm Share is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the recovery, sorting, packing and distribution of nutritious foods for people in need. Farm Share administers a combination of USDA commodity programs and produce recovery operations from a packinghouse located in Homestead, Florida - the heart of Miami-Dade County's farming area.
Additional facilities in Florida City, Quincy, Jacksonville, Palatka, Pompano Beach, Oakland Park and West Palm Beach, Florida
For more information, please visit www.farmshare.org
Job Description
Reporting to the Facility Manager, the TEFAP Coordinator is responsible for a variety of critical responsibilities and functions related to Farm Share’s operations. The TEFAP Coordinator’s primary responsibility is maintaining Farm Share’s compliance with the USDA and Florida Department of Agriculture’s TEFAP Commodities receiving, storage and distribution regulations. The TEFAP Coordinator performs the following functions:
· Coordinates with the TEFAP Coordinator’s Administrative Assistant to ensure all agencies are educated on proper federal, state and organizational procedures & paperwork compliance.
· Performs annual physical inspections of all agencies to confirm compliance with rules and regulations.
· Ensures organizational compliance with TEFAP rules and regulations.
· Coordinates Community Food Distributions to serve persons in need.
· Manages the distribution (pick-up and delivery) of TEFAP Commodities
· Maintains detailed records and organized files on all agencies participating in Farm Share’s TEFAP program.
· Develops new participating agencies and food distribution supply chains.
· Coordinates with the Warehouse Manager to supplement the TEFAP Commodities with fresh fruits and vegetables from Farm Share’s produce program.
· Accurately keeps track of Farm Share’s TEFAP Commodity inventory to account for product received and distributed.
· Generates monthly reports that are reviewed by Facility Manager and COO.
· Works a few Saturday’s each month to manage and coordinate Farm Share’s Community Distributions.
Minimum Attributes
· Applicant must have strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Must have at least basic knowledge of Microsoft Access.
· Applicant must be able to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
· Applicant should also have problem solving skills and be able to engage in conflict resolution when needed.
· Applicant must be able to follow directions and work collaboratively with management and his/her fellow employees.
· Applicant should be detail oriented and be able to manage multiple tasks at once.
· Applicant must be able to enforce established rules and regulations firmly but also diplomatically.
· Applicant should be able to successfully manage high stress situations and be able to meet tight deadlines.
· Applicant must be able to foster, and work within, a dedicated team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33411: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Databases: 1 year (Preferred)
- Inventory management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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