Food Security Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title:                Food Security Engagement Coordinator                 

Classification:        Part-Time, Hourly (approx. 15 – 20 hours/week)

Term:           10/2025 – 6/2027

Department: Health & Nutrition

Reports to:  Director of Health & Nutrition

Location:               Meridian, ID

How to Apply:        https://idahofoodbank.org/about/employment/            

 

Job Summary: 

The Idaho Foodbank works statewide to build a hunger-free and healthier community. We believe food is a basic human right and partner with organizations, community leaders, and neighbors to improve food security while addressing root causes of hunger.

 

The Food Security Engagement Coordinator will support the work of the Food Security Engagement Team—a group of community leaders and partners working together to increase access to nutrition programs. This role will ensure smooth coordination of team meetings, manage communications and member engagement, and help connect new partners to the group’s efforts. The coordinator will also assist with community events and outreach opportunities that build awareness of food security resources.

 

The ideal candidate is highly organized, people-centered, and passionate about building relationships that strengthen food security across the state. Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet current and future program needs.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Engagement Team Coordination (70%)

• Schedule and coordinate regular meetings (virtual and in-person) for the Food Security Engagement Team.
• Draft and distribute agendas, take clear meeting notes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
• Maintain accurate member lists, contact information, and communication channels.
• Reach out to potential new members, partners, and stakeholders to expand the team’s reach and impact.

Community Engagement Support (30%)

• Assist in planning and supporting food security–focused community events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Help create and share communications that keep partners and community members informed and engaged.
• Collect and organize resources, stories, and updates from partners that highlight food security efforts across the state.
• Serve as a friendly, reliable point of contact for community leaders and partners engaged in this work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience coordinating meetings, note-taking, and managing group communication (email, Teams/Zoom, shared drives, etc.).
• Comfort in outreach, relationship-building, and engaging new partners.
• Interest in food security, community partnerships, and nutrition programs.
• Culturally responsive and able to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This work is performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. May involve periodic lifting and carrying of items that may weigh up to 50 pounds. May work outside normal working hours and drive own vehicle for various projects on a daily basis.

 

Food Safety:

• Commit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for food safety. 
• Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules, programs and procedures, to report all unsafe acts, environment or behaviors immediately and to always report safety issues, incidents or accidents immediately.

 

Employment Requirement

• Negative Drug Screen
• Successful Background Clearance

 

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

 

This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

 

Organizational Culture

At The Idaho Foodbank, we live our core values of Belonging, Commitment, and Collaboration. We’re driven by our mission to nourish, educate, and advocate for food-secure communities.  We believe every team member plays a vital, daily role in our mission.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Idaho Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. We strive to create an environment where all employees and those we serve feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our hiring and workplace practices are rooted in merit, fairness, and belonging.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.