Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD) is seeking a part-time Food Distribution Coordinator to join our team! The Food Distribution Coordinator will be trained to administer several food distribution programs and initiatives, including the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) Program, the Elder’s Food Box Program, and will support the Tyonek Farmer’s Market and nutrition education as needed. 

This position will work closely with the Tyonek Grown Program Manager and NVT to coordinate logistics and distribution of fresh produce and food boxes within Tyonek, ensuring that households with Elders and children are prioritized through food security programs. This position will allow Tyonek to benefit from an array of food distribution programs that are currently unstaffed or volunteer-based to ensure that all households are served and there is shared oversight of each program. The Coordinator will conduct regular outreach to community members, as well as working closely with NVT and TTCD to receive feedback and improve the programs to meet the community’s needs.  

You can download the full job description here.

Status: Permanent Part-Time (averaging 20 hours/week)

Must reside in Tyonek and have access to a reliable personal vehicle.  

Application Deadline: Friday, June 13th

Pay rate: $20-25/HR, DOE

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administrative support for local food purchasing and distribution programs 
• Supports coordination of food transportation between Anchorage and Tyonek 
• Responsible for receiving and keeping inventory of food deliveries  
• Coordinates the packaging and distribution of food boxes from multiple food distribution programs within Tyonek 
• Coordinates logistics of food storage, packaging, and delivery to all households in Tyonek 
• Maintains cleanliness and organizational systems at the Tyonek Food Cellar  
• Communicates regularly with TTCD staff and stakeholders  
• Works with community members to gather consistent feedback and resolve issues as they arise 
• Conducts outreach and promotion to Tyonek community, including assisting elders with placing regular food orders  
• Ensuring excess inventory is donated to youth, elders, and community members 
• Reports to NVT for management of the Elders Food Box and FDPIR programs 
• Reports to TTCD for management of the weekly LFPA/Tyonek Gather program 
• Manages the online ordering platform for LFPA and supports food purchasing and transportation logistics as needed 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions 
• Willingness to work with all households on a regular basis to ensure access to food programs  

• Pro-active communication with supervisor and community members to resolve issues as they arise 

• Strong organizational and teamwork skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to use personal vehicle for transportation and distribution within Tyonek 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs  

TO APPLY

To apply, applicants should include a resume with three professional references, and cover letter describing their interest and qualifications. The resume and cover letter (as well as inquiries) can be emailed to the Tyonek Tribal Conservation District hiring team at admin@ttcd.org. Communications will be treated in confidence and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resume reviews begin immediately. Application deadline is Friday, June 13th. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

The Tyonek Tribal Conservation District is a non-regulatory, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to conserve, enhance, and encourage the wise use of natural resources by fostering cooperative relationships between agencies, district landowners, and local stakeholders. TTCD serves a 6.6-million-acre geographic region defined by Alaska Game Management Unit 16B. The creation of TTCD was made possible through a mutual agreement between the Native Village of Tyonek, Tyonek Native Corporation, and the United States Department of Agriculture.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / ADA EMPLOYER

Tyonek Tribal Conservation District is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. TTCD is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to grow our commitment to engagement and inclusion with culturally diverse audiences.