Food Box Delivery Coordinator

Title:

Food Box Coordinator - SS018

Location:

Gresham Outpatient - 355 NW Division St, Gresham OR, 97030

Schedule:

Full time, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm (2 days in office, 3 days delivery driving)
Wage Range: $21.00 – $25.20 Hourly, Non-Exempt At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

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.

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Food Box Coordinator assists with food pantry operations, deliveries, inventory management, and housing program referrals. This position serves as a key liaison between the Food Pantry and HUD Housing Program, ensuring clients receive timely food assistance and related support services. Maintains client records, communicates with the Food Pantry and Housing departments, schedules deliveries and creates delivery routes, and safely transports food throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

What you will do:

Coordinate with HUD Housing Program staff regarding client referrals, service requests, and delivery needs.

Deliver food boxes to homes, housing sites, and designated NARA NW locations.

Coordinate client delivery schedules and maintain accurate service records.

Participate in regular check-ins with Housing Program leadership and staff.

Develop efficient delivery routes using mapping applications and navigation tools.

Assist in fulfilling orders for clients and support food pantry operations.

Collect and update client data.

Perform all interactions in a personal and professional manner and be sensitive to pantry guests and their household needs.

Represent NARA NW professionally while interacting with clients, community partners, and service providers.

Work collaboratively, and maintain professional boundaries with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and treats everyone with respect and dignity at all times.

We would like to hear from people that have:

Oregon Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain upon hire.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with clients, staff, and community partners.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Ability to drive for extended periods multiple days per week.

Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.

Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Preferred Experience:

Experience operating delivery vehicles or coordinating delivery routes

Experience in customer service, food service, food distribution, social services, community outreach, or related

Experience working with vulnerable or houseless populations

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

What’s in it for you?15 Paid Holidays:
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25th and your birthday!

Benefits:
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals…