Community Health & Nutrition Coordinator – Lewiston

Job Summary

The Community Health & Nutrition Coordinator advances The Idaho Foodbank’s mission by leading community health initiatives and strengthening partnerships that promoteequitableaccess to nutritious food and address social determinants of health. This role collaborates with community organizations, healthcare providers, and regional stakeholders to expand the Foodbank’s impact while overseeing nutrition education programming and ensuring the consistent, high-quality delivery of classes through volunteers and partner agencies.

The coordinator builds community capacity for sustainable health-focused programming, supports cross-sector initiatives, and gathers and elevates neighbor voice to inform program development and improve services. Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet current and future program priorities.

Community Partnerships and Outreach (60%)

• Develop andmaintainstrategic regional partnerships with healthcare systems, health districts, and related organizations topromoteequitableaccess to nutritious food.
• Coordinate co-location of services with partner agencies and healthcare organizations to reduce barriers and improve access.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders toidentifycommunity needs, develop joint initiatives, track engagement, and evaluate outcomes of partnership efforts.
• Support evaluation and data sharing with healthcare systems, school districts, and partner agencies todemonstrateprogram reach, effectiveness, and community impact.
• Engage with community leaders and organizations through cross-sector initiatives to strengthen collaboration, ensure programs are inclusive and culturally responsive, and support diverse populations.

Nutrition Education Program Delivery (30%)

• Provide regional oversight of nutrition education programming, including
  
  Cooking Matters series and focused single classes,ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with approved curricula and organizational standards.
• Coordinatethescheduling, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education classes delivered through partner agencies, schools, and community organizations.
• Ensure all nutrition education activitiescomply with established policies, procedures, safety requirements, and curriculum guidelines.
• Leadand manage avolunteer-led nutrition education model that expands programreach across the region.
• Recruit, train, support, and guide volunteers to deliver nutrition education classes with confidence and consistency.
• Maintainaccuratevolunteer service records andtrack program participation, waivers, surveys, and outcomes in the Health & Nutrition database to support reporting on engagement, program impact,and continuous improvement.
• Manage program-related budgets, materials, and instructional resources to ensure efficient and effective use of funds.
• Contribute to monthly nutrition blogs, quarterly newsletters, and social media content to enhance program visibilityand community engagement.

Neighbor Voice and Community Insight (10%)

• Gather neighbor voice through surveys, class feedback,conversations,and partner input to understand community needs, preferences, and barriers.
• Elevate community insights to inform program design, delivery methods, and partnership strategies.
• Share community feedback and program outcomes with internal teams to support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience innutrition, dietetics, community health, social work,education,culinary arts,or related fields.
• Strong organizational, project management,problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to servingand fostering a sense of belonging forlow-incomeindividualsand households.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability todeliver presentations and develop reports with technical information.
• Skilledinclass facilitation and training.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines,and produceaccurateworkwith attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Word, Excel,Outlook, PowerPoint) and use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to workboth…