Coalition Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Purpose

The coalition coordinator is responsible for the coordination, growth, and engagement of our statewide and regional coalition efforts. This role facilitates and supports community-driven partnerships, coalition governance, manages membership and applies evidence-based planning strategies to identify and advance coalition

priorities. 

Core Accountabilities and Essential Duties

Community Organizing and Mobilization

Build and strengthen relationships with key communities and stakeholders to unite

diverse organizations, experts, leaders, and community members who are motivated to engage in work to address the root causes of hunger.

Bridge existing regional coalition(s) to statewide efforts.

Support the development of new regional coalitions with priorities in Burleigh/Morton and Grand Forks Counties.

Utilize social media, community meetings, and other outreach platforms to engage with

current and potential member organizations.

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Use evidence-based tools to guide the coalitions through strategic planning processes to identify shared objectives, measurements of success, and

priorities for the statewide and regional coalitions.

Support implementation of coalition activities and evaluate their outcomes.

Oversee the annual planning, coordination, and execution of the regional Hunger & Health Summit

Develop and implement annual member surveys to evaluate partner alignment and strengthen collective impact.

Coalition Governance      

Manage established procedures for coalition operation at the statewide and regional level including governance, budgetary, membership, and decision-making processes.

Coordinate monthly meetings with coalition governance boards.

Develop coalition policy platforms and position statements in alignment with the coalitions' overarching missions.

Streamline internal information sharing by maintaining an updated digital archive of all

coalition resources and materials.

Education, Experience and Requirements

Successful candidates for this position will have work experience or equivalent degree outlining their abilities to perform the core responsibilities outlined above. Relatable areas of expertise may include:

Project Management, Political Science, Community Development, Hunger Relief, Social Work, Volunteer Management, etc. Valid driver’s license, ability to travel statewide and flexibility to attend meetings and events in evenings and/or on weekends required.

Skills and Competencies        

Focused on establishing and building relationships with stakeholders

Proven facilitator with diverse groups providing conflict management and collective impact leadership

Strong communicator that possesses excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast paced, yet independent environment with multi-faceted demands and deadlines

Critical thinking skills to identify strengths

and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work collaboratively and independently when required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. The Great Plains Food Bank reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the actual duties, responsibilities, qualifications and work

assignments as deemed appropriate and necessary, and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the position. 

The only food bank in the state of North Dakota, the Great Plains Food Bank recovers food that otherwise would go to waste from a range of food industry partners and through its programs and services distributes it to those in need throughout North Dakota and Clay County, Minn. Working with volunteers, food and financial donors, community champions and advocates, we are committed to serving the people in our region each day. With your help, we can achieve our goal of a hunger-free North Dakota and Clay County, Minn.