Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator Milwaukee, WI Hourly Pay: $23.50-$24.50, based on relevant experience Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt Work Setting: Combination of office, remote, and field-based work, with regular travel throughout eastern Wisconsin Connect local farms to local families. Build partnerships. Help strengthen Wisconsin’s local food system. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is hiring a relationship-focused and highly organized Program Coordinator to help connect locally produced food with communities across eastern Wisconsin. This is not a desk-only coordination role. You will work directly with farmers and food producers, support local food purchasing, help coordinate food distributions, track program activity, and bring together internal teams and external partners to keep projects moving. If you enjoy building relationships, organizing moving pieces, getting out into the community, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine food systems, agriculture, logistics, and hunger relief. What You Can Expect Hourly pay of $23.50-$24.50, based on relevant experience A role that combines relationship building, project coordination, local food purchasing, and field work Opportunities to work directly with Wisconsin farmers and food producers Regular visits to farms, distribution sites, and community partner locations Hands-on involvement in local food initiatives and food distributions, including leading regular distribution events throughout the Milwaukee community Collaboration with procurement, warehouse, logistics, volunteer, and community-facing teams A chance to help strengthen the local food system while supporting people experiencing food insecurity Variety in your workday, with a combination of office, remote, and field-based responsibilities Benefits Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Safe Harbor 401(k) match of 100% on the first 4% contributed, with immediate vesting Employer HSA contribution for eligible employees Paid time off and paid holidays Personal Day and Floating Holiday Volunteer Time Off Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid parental leave Employee assistance program Professional development and training opportunities Mission-driven work supporting communities across eastern Wisconsin What You Will Do Coordinate the sourcing and purchasing of locally produced food based on organizational needs, funding requirements, and nutrition priorities. Build and maintain relationships with farms and food producers to support a reliable pipeline of locally sourced products. Coordinate pricing documentation, contracts, purchasing processes, and other information with producers and internal teams. Track seasonal availability, producer capacity, purchasing activity, and product movement to support planning and decision-making. Help coordinate food distributions and local food initiatives by bringing together the right internal teams and external partners. Work closely with warehouse, logistics, volunteer, procurement, and event teams to support smooth execution. Maintain project timelines, task tracking, communication plans, and other documentation. Onboard new producers and help them understand program requirements, timelines, purchasing processes, and logistics expectations. Participate in farm visits, agricultural events, and community meetings to build and maintain relationships. Coordinate activities connected to programs such as MealConnect, FarmLink, and Local Food for Neighbors. Maintain required program documentation, reporting, and compliance records. Track program metrics and assist with budget tracking and reconciliation related to local food purchasing and programs. Prepare reports and information for internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate harvesting schedules, product readiness, and logistics information…

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