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What It Does

Evidence shows stores like the Saginaw Community Food Club support:

Healthy eating — Fruits and vegetables make up 50% of the items members select – that's about 3x the proportion of produce distributed through conventional grocery stores.
Consistent meals — After six months with the club, 33% of members say they skip meals less frequently, and 32% say they have not needed to use an emergency food resource.
Household stability — 23% of members say they are better able to meet basic needs – like housing, healthcare, childcare – since joining a food club.

Best practice investigations — Complete

MOU with statewide food club network — Complete

Fiduciary agreement with Saginaw Community Foundation — Complete

501c3 — Complete

Board officers — Committed

Board of directors — Committed

Nutrition Education Director

Full-time, Exempt · $45,000-$55,000 salaried · Flexible

The food club is a nonprofit grocery store (opening summer 2026!) where members find healthy options at affordable prices. It's an innovative approach to food security that prioritizes choice, participation and access to healthy foods. Members pay a low monthly fee, shop with points and choose from plenty of fresh, quality foods.

Mission: To pave a path to food security through access, choice and education.

Values: Community, Member-Centered, Evaluation, Dignity, Health, Equity, Consumer Participation, Collaboration

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership — Develops long-term program goals, operational frameworks, and strategic plans that align with organizational missions.
Program Oversight — Directs all nutrition education and related Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) initiatives, such as community-based workshops. (Kitchens and Garden)
Compliance Management — Ensures program integrity by adhering to USDA regulations, local health codes, and federal/state policies.
Financial Administration — Assists in department budget preparation, monitors expenditures, and ensures cost-effectiveness of operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Technical Expert — Provides dietetic, food safety, and nutrition science expertise to guide internal initiatives and external curriculum. Oversee quantity food production and/or culinary arts.
Team Supervisor — Manages personnel actions including hiring, training, professional development, and performance evaluations for nutrition staff and volunteers.
Stakeholder Liaison — Acts as the primary representative of program partners and coordinates with all partners to expand program reach.
Resource Advocate — Assists in grant writing and proposal drafting to secure funding for nutrition initiatives.
Program Management — Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition programs.
Curriculum Development — Leads the design of educational materials and strategies to improve nutritional outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Evaluation & Reporting — Collaborates with evaluation teams to analyze program effectiveness and report data trends to senior leadership.
Quality Control — Implements and monitors standards for food safety, sanitation, and high-quality service across all program sites.
Outreach & Marketing — Develops and implements marketing plans to increase program participation and secure community support.
Staff Training — Facilitates mandatory and general training for professional staff on latest nutrition research and food safety.
All other duties assigned by your supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Education — Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Education, or a related field is preferred. Or, a minimum of five years' experience in nutrition program planning and supervision.
Certifications — ServSafe Food Manager certification (or being able and willing to attain within first 90 days)

Compensation: This is a full-time exempt position. We offer support for training and development along with a highly collaborative, supportive work environment. Benefits include paid time off, retirement opportunities, and a flexible work schedule.

The Community Food Club does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Warehouse and Grocery Manager

_Part-Time, Hourly Position · $15-$18/Hr · Mainly mornings and afternoons with rotating Saturdays. Evenings could be occasional. _

The food club is a nonprofit grocery store where members find healthy options at affordable prices. It's an innovative approach to food security that prioritizes choice, participation and access to healthy foods. Members pay a low monthly fee, shop with points and choose from plenty of fresh, quality foods.

Mission: To pave a path to food security through access, choice and education.

Values: Community, Member-Centered, Evaluation, Dignity, Health, Equity, Consumer Participation, Collaboration

Essential Functions

Logistics & Distribution Lead — Coordinates the complex "push-pull" of food donations, getting food off donor trucks and onto store shelves or into regional delivery vehicles.
Operational Continuity — Ensures the warehouse is organized and the retail floor is fully stocked to meet the needs of the community.
Donor Relations Liaison — Acts as the professional face of the organization during pickups, maintaining positive relationships with grocery partners, farmers, and distributors and volunteers.
Food Safety Compliance — Serves as the primary authority on food safety, specifically regarding the "Best By" and "Use By" protocols for donated items.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Donation & Logistics Management

Pickup Coordination — Schedules and dispatches drivers (or personally handles pickups) for donated goods from local retailers and food banks.
Delivery Logistics — Manages the schedule for outbound deliveries to homebound members or partner locations.
Fleet Management — Oversees the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety inspections of organization vehicles.
Donation Processing — Directs the sorting, weighing, and labeling of all incoming donations to track the "poundage" for grant reporting.

Warehouse & Retail Operations

Inventory & Merchandising — Manages stock rotation (FEFO - First Expired, First Out) and designs store displays to ensure a dignified shopping experience.
Warehouse Safety — Enforces OSHA and health department standards; maintains organized cold and dry storage areas.
Staff & Volunteer Supervision — Trains and manages a team of warehouse assistants and volunteers in safe food handling and heavy lifting techniques.
Data Tracking — Records all incoming and outgoing inventory in a management system to analyze community demand and program impact.

Position Qualifications

Experience — 1+ years in warehouse, grocery, or food bank management. Experience specifically with food rescue or donated logistics is highly preferred.
Education — High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business is preferred.
Technical Skills — Proficiency in Inventory Management Software and route-optimization tools.

Licenses & Certifications

ServSafe Food Manager certification (essential for handling donations).
Valid Driver's License with a clean record (Commercial Driver's License/CDL preferred).
Forklift Operator certification preferred.
Physical Requirements — Must be able to lift 75 lbs repeatedly and work in various environments (walk-in freezers, loading docks, and retail floors).

Compensation: This is a part-time, hourly position. We offer support for professional development and a driven, highly collaborative, supportive work environment.

Membership and Volunteer Coordinator

Part-Time, Hourly Position · $15-$18/hr · Mainly afternoons and evenings with rotating Saturdays. Mornings could be possible on occasion.

Mission: To pave a path to food security through access, choice and education.

Values: Community, Member-Centered, Evaluation, Dignity, Health, Equity, Consumer Participation, Collaboration

Essential Functions

Member Lifecycle Management — Oversees the entire member experience, from initial orientation and registration to ongoing retention and stewardship.
Volunteer Program Leadership — Directs all volunteer functions, including matching organizational needs with volunteer skills to ensure smooth store and warehouse operations.
Policy Advocacy — Acts as the internal expert and advocate for membership and volunteer policies, ensuring they are consistently applied by both staff and participants.
Operational Integration — Collaborates with Food Club leadership to identify daily labor gaps and deploy volunteers effectively.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Community Ambassador — Promotes the store's mission at community events and volunteer fairs to attract new supporters.
Database Administrator — Maintains precise records in volunteer and membership management systems, tracking hours, backgrounds, and impact data.
Trainer & Facilitator — Leads mandatory orientations and safety trainings, ensuring all participants understand food handling and store safety protocols.
Recruitment & Onboarding — Develops marketing content for volunteer postings and leads new-member orientation sessions.
Scheduling — Manages weekly shift calendars, finding replacements for cancellations and ensuring critical times (like delivery days) are covered.
Customer & Member Service — Resolves grievances, processes member paperwork (IDs, proof of address), and triages inquiries via phone and email.
Financial & Impact Reporting — Tracks member dues and volunteer hours to provide monthly reports on program growth and cost-savings to leadership.
Store Support — Assists on the floor with cashiering, stocking, or warehouse tasks during peak volume periods or emergencies.
All other duties assign by your supervisor.

Position Qualifications

Must be 18 or older
**Education: ** — High School Diploma or GED
Experience — 1+ years in volunteer coordination or member services, ideally in a retail or food-related nonprofit.
Skills — Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, database management, and excellent public speaking abilities.
Physical Demands — Ability to stand and walk for periods (up to 80% of the shift) and lift up to 40 lbs.

Compensation: This is a part-time, hourly position. We offer support for professional development and a driven, highly collaborative, supportive work environment.