Food Box Delivery Coordinator

About the role

Food Box Coordinator at NARA Northwest, located at Gresham Outpatient - 355 NW Division St, Gresham OR, 97030. The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need. The Food Box Delivery Coordinator assists with food pantry operations, deliveries, inventory management, and housing program referrals, serving as a key liaison between the Food Pantry and HUD Housing Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food pantry services: preparing food orders, maintaining inventory, stocking shelves, ensuring food safety standards, completing local deliveries to NARA clients.
• Communicate with Housing Program staff regarding client referrals, service requests, and delivery needs.
• Schedule and complete food deliveries for clients throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including residences, housing sites, and NARA NW locations.
• Develop and manage efficient delivery routes using mapping and navigation tools.
• Operate agency vehicles, including box truck and refrigerated vans; conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain client records and update required documentation via computer and email.
• Liaison with Food Pantry and Housing leadership and staff about operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with food handling requirements, organizational policies, confidentiality standards, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Assess client needs and refer them to additional community resources.
• Represent NARA NW positively in the community through outreach activities, client interactions, and partnerships with community organizations.

Pay

Wage range: $21.00 – $25.20 hourly, non‑exempt.

Schedule

Full time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (2 days in office, 3 days delivery driving).