Temp Food Sovereignty Coordinator

Food Sovereignty Coordinator

Work Location:

100% onsite in Cordova, AK. Remote/hybrid work is not available for this position.

Team:
Dept #360 Food Sovereignty

Salary Grade: 10

Reports To:

Food Sovereignty Manager

Schedule:

Full-time, Temporary Through Sept 30, 2026

FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non-exempt

Last Revised:
May 2026

In accordance with P.L. 93-638, preference in hiring practices is given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants. Hiring preference for NVE Tribal members is in effect for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Food Sovereignty Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Food Sovereignty Department through hands-on logistical coordination, food distribution support, freight management, inventory tracking, subsistence activity coordination, and community programming assistance. This position is highly operational and labor-intensive and plays a critical role in ensuring traditional foods, USDA foods, and community resources are safely received, processed, organized, and distributed to Tribal members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Freight, Inventory & Logistics Coordination

· Coordinate incoming and outgoing freight, food shipments, and supply deliveries

· Receive, unload, organize, and store food products, harvests, and supplies safely and efficiently.

· Maintain inventory systems for frozen, refrigerated, dry storage, and processing supplies.

· Monitor freezer, refrigerator, and storage organization and report maintenance or safety concerns.

· Assist with ordering supplies, packaging materials, PPE, and operational equipment.

· Track food movement, distributions, and inventory levels for reporting and compliance purposes.

Food Distribution Coordination

· Coordinate and schedule Tribal Marketplace distributions and food pickup windows.

· Coordinate TEFAP and FDPIR distribution, setup, inventory preparation, and participant support.

· Communicate with Tribal members regarding distribution schedules, availability, and pickup procedures.

· Prepare distribution spaces, organize food boxes or share, and assist with loading/unloading during events.

· Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, labeling, and storage procedures are followed.

Subsistence Activities & Community Programming

· Assist with coordinating subsistence harvesting activities, including fish, game, plants, and marine resources.

· Assist with coordinating on-the-ground logistics for harvesting trips, processing days, community events, and educational workshops.

· Assist Elders, instructors, and program staff during classes, trainings, and cultural food demonstrations.

· Coordinate equipment, supplies, transportation, and setup for community programming.

· Support seasonal preservation and processing activities including fish cutting, vacuum sealing, smoking, drying, canning, and packaging.

Processing Oversight & Facility Operations

· Provide processing guidance and oversight to ensure safe and organized operations within processing areas.

· Ensure participants and volunteers follow sanitation, cleaning, and food safety procedures.

· Monitor shared processing spaces and equipment usage.

· Coordinate and assist with maintenance and upkeep of processing facilities, storage spaces, and department equipment.

· Help maintain compliance with Tribal, federal, and food safety requirements.

General Responsibilities Applicable to All Staff

• Works safely in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.

• Immediately reports unsafe conditions, hazards, or injuries to HR or the designated safety contact.

• Attend all mandatory special events, meetings, and training courses.

• Assists with special events, meetings, and training as necessary.

• Always maintain confidentiality.

• Maintains awareness and sensitivity to various cultures.

• Embodies Tribal values throughout all work.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to employees to ensure performance and development.

• Assign, monitor, and review work to meet quality and productivity standards.

• Report all issues promptly to the Food Sovereignty Manager.

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and workplace safety standards.

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