We are hiring a full-time Program Support Coordinator to join the Community Impact Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Who we are: For nearly 50 years Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has dedicated itself to nourishing and empowering their neighbors so they can thrive. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Second Harvest implements sustainable solutions to food insecurity through a strategically selected network of more than 600 partners across 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries congregate meal sites shelters childcare facilities senior centers group homes and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee its mission and programs please visit .
What youll do:
Key Responsibilities:
When & Where:
Occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required for meetings or special events.
Occasional duties may be necessary as well as responding to issues outside of normal working hours (e.g. disaster response community events etc.).
- Essential business/ first responder: In instances of a federal state or locally declared emergency Second Harvest is typically considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may be required to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety is balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others.
Is this you
Education: Associate degree or 2 years related work experience required.
Experience: 2 years of experience working in a social services program and/or training.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Interact with persons of various social cultural economic and educational backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers program partners program participants and the public.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel to manage scheduling communications and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge to accurately perform basic math.
- Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operation.
Allowable Substitutions: Combination of education experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position may be considered in lieu of education/experience at the organizations discretion.
Competencies: Attention to detail Result orientation and execution Quality improvement Customer service
Other requirements: Our pre-hire process requires acceptable results from the following: professional reference feedback criminal background Motor Vehicle Record. Current Drivers License and automobile insurance are also required. Criminal backgrounds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering several factors (timing frequency severity and job relation).
What Second Harvest has to offer:
- Work with a purpose: As one of middle Tennessees largest nonprofits our local hunger relief work is uniquely rewarding hands on and solutions oriented. We are innovative mission-focused diverse collaborative values-driven and focused on results. A career with Second Harvest ensures that you not only earn a paycheck but also help your local community through meaningful work. If you are passionate about serving your neighbors in need and are committed to our mission of ending hunger we invite you to join our 120 person team in the fight against hunger as we work to achieve our vision of a hunger free community.
- Award winning workplace: we are a best-in-class workplace because we are passionate and people focused we listen respect care and challenge each other so that our neighbors can count on us. Our employees have identified us among The Tennesseans Top Workplaces eight times based solely on employee surveys and feedback. We are invested in our team and offer frequent whole-person wellness opportunities through our Harvest Wellbeing Program. We focus on staff physical and mental health financial empowerment personal and professional development as well as social and community engagement. There is ample opportunity to be engaged have work-life-balance and grow with Second Harvest.
- Compensation & Benefits: Second Harvest is proud to offer rich and affordable total compensation packages. Full-time employment includes 34 days off medical (employee-only is 100% employer paid) dental vision 403b retirement (up to 3% match 5% base length of service vesting) disability insurance (short and long term) and long-term care insurance.
- DEIB & Equal Employment Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee provides equal employment to all applicants and employees based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally protected status. We believe that inclusion and belonging strengthen our team drive innovation and enhance our ability to serve our community.
Think this sounds like a role and workplace where you would thrive Apply now!
You can express interest in joining our team in any of the following ways:
- Online: employment application on our website: Resume and cover letter can be uploaded with applications on the website as well.
- In person: applications can be completed by visiting us on-site at any of our distribution centers locations can be found on our website: for your interest in working for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee - we love it here and think you will too!