Food Programs Coordinator (Temporary

About Tri-Lakes Cares

For more than 40 years, Tri-Lakes Cares has served as a trusted hub where neighbors support one another through connection, compassion, and practical assistance. Through our no-cost Market and a range of supportive programs, we help ensure that individuals and families have access to the resources they need to move toward a healthier, more stable future.

We are committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, steady, and deeply respectful — for neighbors, volunteers, and staff alike.

The Food Programs Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring that Tri-Lakes Cares' neighbors continue to have reliable access to nutritious food. This position focuses on the day-to-day logistics that keep TLC's Market, Pantry, Snack Pack, and other food programs well supplied, organized, and operating efficiently.

Reporting to the Director of Programs & Services, this role emphasizes food procurement, inventory management, purchasing, vendor coordination, and operational support. Strategic program leadership, budgeting oversight, and overall program direction remain with the Director of Programs & Services, allowing this position to focus on dependable daily operations while helping ensure neighbors continue to receive the high level of service they expect from Tri-Lakes Cares.

This is a temporary, part-time, on-site position based in Monument, Colorado. The duration of this assignment will depend upon organizational needs.

• Monitor, track, and maintain appropriate inventory levels for the Market and Pantry.
• Order food and supplies from approved vendors while managing purchases within established budget guidelines.
• Coordinate food deliveries, donations, and community food pickups.
• Coordinate Buy It Forward campaigns by partnering with local grocery stores, volunteers, and community members to encourage ongoing food donations that support TLC's Market.
• Ensure donated and purchased food is handled, stored, rotated, and monitored to maintain quality, minimize waste, and support food safety requirements.
• Maintain inventory records and support operational reporting.

• Work collaboratively with volunteer Market Leaders to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Help ensure the Market is clean, organized, well stocked, and ready to serve neighbors by proactively identifying and addressing operational needs throughout the day.
• Be present during selected Market hours to support operations, volunteers, and neighbors.
• Coordinate the Snack Pack program by working with volunteers and ensuring the program has the food and supplies needed for consistent weekly distribution.
• Maintain positive working relationships with food donors and partner agencies.

• Ensure applicable food safety practices, documentation, and temperature logs are maintained.
• Coordinate routine maintenance needs related to food program equipment.
• Submit invoices and purchasing documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide regular operational updates to the Director of Programs & Services.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while balancing competing operational responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with volunteers, neighbors, vendors, and community partners.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365, email, and spreadsheets.
• Commitment to providing outstanding service to neighbors, volunteers, and community partners while supporting Tri-Lakes Cares' mission.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move boxes of food and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, using appropriate lifting techniques and assistance when needed.

• Experience in grocery, food service, warehouse, food bank, or retail inventory management.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory management.
• Experience coordinating deliveries, logistics, or food operations.
• Current Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers.

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