About Us:

At Lowcountry Food Bank, we believe in serving our neighbors and ensuring no one goes hungry. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion while maintaining the highest standards of service and professionalism. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic team, we invite you to join us!

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical, vision, and Dental)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance

Position Overview:

The Agency Relations Coordinator at Lowcountry Food Bank builds and nurtures relationships with partner agencies across multiple counties, ensuring they have the support to serve their communities effectively. Responsibilities include offering guidance on compliance, providing technology-based education, and assisting with federal nutrition and commodity programs. This role involves collaborating with the Agency Relations team to strengthen partner agencies' capacity and promote equitable access to food. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the mission, possess solid public engagement skills, and be willing to travel throughout the service area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture relationships with partner agencies to ensure effective collaboration and support.
• Provide guidance and assistance to partner agencies regarding compliance, technology-based education, and federal nutrition and commodity program management.
• Work closely with the Agency Relations team to enhance the capacity of partner agencies to serve their communities.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to equip partner agencies with the necessary tools and knowledge.
• Collaborate with diverse groups to promote equitable access to food and address community needs.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate degree with two years of professional experience is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Commitment to our mission of ending hunger and promoting food security.
• Strong public engagement skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in technology and willingness to learn new systems.
• Reliable transportation for traveling throughout our 10-county service area.

Lowcountry Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can increase the diversity of our organization and strengthen our capacity to end hunger and fight food insecurity in the Lowcountry. We are committed to being an active listener to individuals with lived and living expertise, and we actively seek those who have experienced hunger and its root causes to join our team. Our organization is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites you to learn more at https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi/.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: Lowcountry Food Bank is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Lowcountry Food Bank does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.