NWTN Economic Development Council - TEFAP-Special Projects Coordinator

Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council is now accepting applications for the position of TEFAP/Special Projects Coordinator. The individual selected for this position will be centrally located in the Dresden Central Offi ce located at 231 South Wilson Street, Dresden, TN. Essential Functions: Coordinate and supervise all aspects of TEFAP Commodity Food program; compiling quarterly county service food distribution reports to generate monthly report for Dept. of Agriculture; generate monthly and annual report information as required for fi scal, state/federal departments and appropriate staff and board of directors; maintain food inventory counts monthly and maintain accurate reports for Department of Agriculture for monitoring and internal auditing purposes; maintain customer relations/communications by educating customers regarding the program and addressing any customer needs and concerns; manage the TEFAP component of THO database; maintain contact with community organizations within the nine-county service area to increase public awareness of Agency programs and actively recruit, coordinate, and maintain volunteers to assist with commodity distributions; maintain working relationship to ensure effective communications with USDA and TN Department of Agriculture related to program operations; assist CSBG Program Director with any aspects of CSBG program and provide TEFAP monthly and annual reports for assurance of non-duplication of services; assist LIHEAP Program Director with reviewing client applications and documentation as needed; assist CSBG and LIHEAP county staff with ACCENT program training and serve as cross trainer for community services program; assist with maintaining system for enhanced social media presence for Agency through various social media outlets. Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in social service or business-related field is required. Related experience of at least 3-5 years and/or proficiency in administrative duties associated with social service programs is preferred. Additionally candidate must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and email; ability to work with diverse populations and to communicate effectively with low-income citizens, concerned citizens, and officials of public and private agencies. Must also have a current TN Driver’s License and vehicle with liability insurance. Salary range: $19.75-$21.01 per hour (commensurate with education) Full-Time/Exempt position 12 month/76 hours biweekly position Excellent benefits package:100% Coverage Health Insurance paid by Employer, 6% Employer Provided Profit Share Plan Contribution, PTO accrual, Vision, Dental, AFLAC availab le. Applications may be downloaded from the Careers page of the website www.nwcommunityaction.org or may be picked up locally at any of our service center locations or at Northwest TN Economic Development Council Central Office 231 South Wilson Street, Dresden, TN 38225 Or you may call (731)364-4825 to have an application mailed, faxed, or emailed to you for your convenience. Submit Completed Applications to: Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Attn: Human Resources – Suite 210 231 South Wilson Street, Dresden, TN 38225 REFERENCE: TEFAP/Special Projects Coordinator ** For your convenience, you can email to application12579@nwtncap.org. Incomplete and Faxed applications are not accepted! Deadline for receiving applications in the Dresden Central Office is by the close of business on Friday, March 3, 2023. NWTEDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer JOB POSTING TEFAP/Special Projects Coordinator A4070 PO#9460/8-1