The Nashville Food Project
Community Meals Partnership Manager
The Nashville Food Project
Job Summary
Mission, Vision, and Values
The Nashville Food Project brings people together to grow, cook, and share nourishing food, with the goals of cultivating community and alleviating hunger in our city. At The Nashville Food Project, we embrace a vision of vibrant community food security in which everyone in Nashville has access to the food they want and need through a just and sustainable food system. This mission and vision are guided by core organizational values, including hospitality, stewardship, interdependence, learning, justice, and transformation.
Organizational Background
The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) was born from the idea that good food is a matter of basic dignity. Since its start in 2007, TNFP has served thousands of Nashvillians facing food insecurity. In 2011, TNFP was incorporated as an independent nonprofit, shifting the focus of its meals program toward a collaborative partnership model and launching an urban agriculture program. Today, TNFP continues to connect people to nourishing food and to each other through vibrant urban agriculture projects, made-from-scratch meals, and food shared with local partners working to disrupt cycles of poverty.
Position Summary
The Community Meals Partnership Manager is a key member of the Share Team and collaborates closely with the Meals Team to link nutritious food with communities impacted by food insecurity. Reporting to the Director of Food Access (DFA), the Community Meals Partnership Manager (CMPM) develops and maintains strong community relationships with Community Meals Program partners; supports food distribution on a weekly basis; and collaborates with the Meals Team to ensure TNFP’s community meals maintain partner satisfaction. This position dedicates a portion of its time to CACFP and SFSP meal programming, with the hours allocated determined by the percentage of TNFP meals that are eligible for reimbursement.
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Program Partnership Relations
- Act as a primary point of contact for Community Meals Program partner representatives
- Conduct regular site visits to build relationships with partner representatives, confirm facilities to meet food safety requirements, and monitor compliance with federal nutrition programs (e.g., CACFP/SFSP) where applicable
- Collaborate with the DFA and the Meals Team to recruit, select, and onboard Community Meals Program partners
- Receive and communicate partner feedback – including issues with menu accuracy, meal quality, and/or allergy concerns – and service changes to the Meals Team in a timely manner
- Facilitate essential education related to Community Meals programming such as safe food handling at partner sites
- Support CACFP/SFSP training with representatives from meal sites sponsored by TNFP
- Collaborate with the Meals Team and the DFA to develop and implement internal and external feedback systems to ensure meal quality and partner satisfaction
Food Distribution
- Complete a minimum of 1-3 food delivery routes each week, arriving within delivery windows and fulfilling the needs of each delivery
- Cover additional food distribution, procurement, and/or sharing routes seasonally as needed
- Communicate site details and changes to the Food Access Manager (FAM) to help ensure effective food delivery routes to partner sites
Administrative
- Support accurate record-keeping for all partnerships, including updated contacts and meal service details
- Maintain an up-to-date internal calendar for TNFP meal partnership schedules
- Collect monthly paperwork from CACFP/SFSP-sponsored sites and collaborate with the DFA to prepare reimbursement claims
- Collaborate with the Meals Team and the DFA to ensure record-keeping requirements for CACFP/SFSP reimbursement are met
- Work closely with the DFA and Share Team to monitor budget and annual work plans
- Supervise the work of intern(s), volunteers, and contract labor as needed
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/equivalent or relevant life experience
- Interest in anti-hunger work and food justice
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse communities including nonprofits, volunteers, and the general public
- Cooperative work ethic and a positive attitude; hard-working, conscientious, and responsible
- Well-organized with attention to detail, record keeping, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written, oral, and electronic communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Comfortable driving cargo vans and completing deliveries in diverse weather conditions
- Ability to consistently lift and move up to 50 pounds and ability to navigate stairs
- Willingness to successfully complete ServSafe certification within 90 days of employment
- Use of personal cell phone as needed to complete deliveries
- English fluency, oral and written
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice
- Proficiency using computers, with abilities in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Experience with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and/or the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Additional Information
Benefits
CLASSIFICATION: This is a full-time, non-exempt salaried position at 40 hours/week. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Starting annual salary is $42,000, commensurate with experience. TNFP offers a benefits package for full-time employees including:
- 75% employer-paid health insurance and voluntary dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid term-life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Cell phone stipend
- Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- Parental leave
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in our work and mission to info@thenashvillefoodproject.org. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
In all aspects of its work, The Nashville Food Project strives for a culture of inclusivity and fairness without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Details
- Date Posted: July 17, 2024
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Other
- Service Area: Community Development
- Salary Range: $42,000
- Working Hours: 40 hrs/wk