Website The Nashville Food Project
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 Contract Distribution Coordinator is an integral member of the Food Access Team, which works to link nutritious food with communities impacted by food insecurity. This is an externally-facing role, with the Distribution Coordinator serving as a representative of TNFP with community meal partner organizations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Food Access (SDFA), the Contract Distribution Coordinator (CDC) supports TNFP’s Food Access programs by delivering food to partners on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Complete daily food delivery routes as needed, arriving within delivery windows and fulfilling the needs of each delivery within time requirements
- Act as the last set of eyes on all food leaving the TNFP kitchens, confirming that the highest standards of food quality are met and that all meals are properly labeled
- Collaborate with Meals Team to implement systems to ensure outgoing food is properly organized and loaded for for delivery
- Adhere to Health Department codes at all times
- Communicate relevant feedback and experiences regarding meals and deliveries to the Community Meals Partnership Manager and SDFA, including site delivery updates and any problems/feedback encountered during deliveries
- Ensure distribution cambros and other delivery equipment are clean and in working order
- Serve as a friendly and attentive representative of TNFP with community meal partners
- Attend organizational meetings as appropriate, including TNFP staff meetings
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to use personal car for deliveries
- Ability to consistently lift and move up to 50 pounds and ability to navigate stairs
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse communities
- 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
- Use of personal cell phone as needed to complete deliveries
- English fluency, oral and written
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/equivalent or relevant life experience
- Interest in anti-hunger work and food justice
CLASSIFICATION
This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position that works 18-22 hours/week. This grade of this position in the TNFP Compensation Policy is 35NE.
COMPENSATION
Starting hourly wage is $22/hour.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in our work and mission to info@thenashvillefoodproject.org. Applications received on or before May 22nd, 2025 will receive priority consideration. 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.
