Food Bank of the Southern Tier Seeks a Community Impact CoordinatorBuild Partnerships. Strengthen Communities. Expand Access to Food.Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Elmira, NY | Hybrid (minimum two days/week onsite) | $26.00–$27.20/hour (based on experience)
Primary Service Area: Steuben, Schuyler & Tompkins Counties
Full-time (35 hours/week) | Non-Exempt
Help Strengthen Communities Across the Southern Tier
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier (FBST) is seeking a Community Impact Coordinator to build and maintain strong relationships with agency and program partners, as well as community organizations throughout our service area.
In this role, you will serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of partners and Community Impact programs, providing technical assistance, coordinating partner engagement, facilitating community coalitions, conducting site visits, and supporting initiatives that improve equitable access to food.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, collaborating with community organizations, and helping partners increase their impact.
This role requires regular travel throughout Steuben, Schuyler, and Tompkins Counties, occasional travel throughout the remainder of the Food Bank's six-county service area, and a minimum of two onsite days per week at the Food Bank's Elmira office.
What You'll Do
- Manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of agency partners, program partners, and community organizations.
- Provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing support to partners.
- Conduct site visits and assist with program monitoring and compliance activities.
- Coordinate Community Impact programs and partner activities throughout the assigned service area.
- Facilitate county coalitions, meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
- Monitor program performance and engagement to encourage continuous improvement.
- Represent the Food Bank at community meetings, events, and partner organizations.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to advance organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Who You Are
- A relationship builder who enjoys working with people and organizations.
- An effective communicator who is comfortable facilitating meetings, trainings, and group discussions.
- A proactive problem solver who works well independently and collaboratively.
- An organized professional who effectively manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about helping communities increase access to food and supportive services.
Why You'll Love Working at FBST
At FBST, we prioritize work-life balance while fostering a supportive, mission-driven culture.
Compensation & Work Environment
- Competitive pay: $26.00-$27.20 per hour (approximately $47,320–$49,500 annually based on a 35-hour workweek), based on experience and qualifications.
- Hybrid work environment with a minimum of two onsite days per week
- Full-time schedule of 35 hours per week
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Time Off & Benefits
- 10 days PTO to start, increasing to 15 days after one year
- 13-17 paid holidays annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Employee discounts through My Better Benefits
Retirement
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
Meaningful Work
- Help strengthen community partnerships and expand access to food throughout the Southern Tier.
