{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2e9eaffb0692b50a080599d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2e9eaffb0692b50a080599d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2e9eaffb0692b50a080599d","title":"FDPIR Program Coordinator","description":"POSITION TITLE: Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Coordinator\nSALARY: Pay Range 7-8\n$42,230.40-$48,800 annual DOE/DOQ\nDEPARTMENT: Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)\nLOCATION: Position located at 46678 Totki Road, Pendleton, OR 97801\nEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits (requires extensive background check)\nNonexempt\nSUPERVISED BY: Food Program Manager (FDPIR)\nOPENING DATE: August 8, 2024\nCLOSING DATE: August 23, 2024\nCTUIR MISSION STATEMENT\nExercise the Tribe’s sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.\nGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES\nWill be responsible for all aspects of the program: provide excellent customer service to community members accessing food, ensure food safety, oversee logistics and planning, purchase of fresh produce, storage of food, packaging, and distribution of food, scheduling and deliveries, outreach, data collection, and weekly reporting.\nAs the Food Distribution Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program: provide excellent customer service to community members accessing food, ensure food safety, oversee logistics and planning, purchase of fresh produce, storage of food, packaging, and distribution of food, scheduling and deliveries, outreach, data collection, and weekly reporting.\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n1. Work under the guidance and direction of the Food Program Manager (FDPIR) and staff to ensure effective operation of program contract requirements, and state and federal regulations are met and to coordinate food distribution.\n2. Maintain and lead the coordination of a nutritious, culturally appropriate, and accessible food program.\n3. Create a plan to purchase fresh produce to complement the nutritional content of food box distribution.\n4. Maintain communication with Food Bank and other food suppliers/sources.\n5. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, and work with volunteers and leadership teams to collect locally produced fruits and vegetables for distribution.\n6. Outreach with current and new community members who are accessing food support to build connections and support information and referrals.\n7. Assist with outreach and communications (such as emails and website) to promote food activities at FDPIR and in the broader community.\n8. Able to use a cart, pallet jack and forklift to organize, stock and move cases and totes of product into storage location.\n9. Responsible for administrative and clerical support in the absence of the assistant, inclusive of filing, photocopying, answering telephones, answering client questions, and preparing correspondence.\n10. Supervise and lead subordinate staff in a fair and productive manner in accordance with the agency’s policies, and applicable state and federal laws.\n11. Coordinate closely with Manager of Operations\n12. Monitor program(s) operating budgets and expenses. Prepare comprehensive program reports.\n13. Oversee the day to day operation of the program(s). This includes computer operations, record keeping, and responding to community and/or client concerns.\n14. Demonstrates dependability and punctuality, adheres to a consistent work schedule.\n15. Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace and maintain professional boundaries with participants.\n16. Must have the ability to work with low income and disadvantaged people by modeling an unbiased, non-judgmental attitude.\n17. Works directly with supervisory personnel to insure the Certification, Nutrition Education and Distribution Component of the program is in compliance with required Federal and Tribal regulations, policies and procedures.\n18. Works directly with the Warehouse Coordinator to insure proper levels of food inventory are ordered and maintained within prescribed housekeeping and storage procedure for consumable stock.\n19. Other duties as required pertaining to position and scope of work.\nSUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:\nSupervision of the Warehouse Coordinator\nSIGNATORY AUTHORITY:\nTimesheets\nACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS:\nYes, File and Storage rooms\nREQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate in writing he/she does meet the following minimum qualifications.)\n1. A two-year college degree in community development, food systems, social work, or related field of study OR a High School diploma or GED and three years of relevant work experience.\n2. Experience working in a diverse and multicultural community and with vulnerable populations such as those experiencing poverty, homeless, newcomers, seniors, and those with a physical disability is preferred.\n3. Must have an Oregon Food Handlers permit or obtain it within three months of hire.\n4. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and practice sound decision-making.\n5. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written)\n6. Knowledgeable of the types of services provided by the Tribal Governmental programs.\n7. Willing to train in the Information Management System (IFMS).\n8. Must have extensive knowledge with computer processing equipment and software, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and other Office Suite software. Considerable knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Individual must be highly organized.\n9. Must have a valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet Tribal insurance requirements.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe employee will lift, and/or carry/move objects up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Will be required to enter and exit coolers and freezers with temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 42 degrees Fahrenheit.\nPursuant to Tribal Worker’s Benefit Code, Section 4.02.A. “All workers shall disclose any pre-existing physical or mental disorder and/or disability that could potentially affect or impair the worker’s ability to perform in a reasonable and safe manner the activities involved in the position in which they work. Disclosure shall be made in the employment application or interview before commencing employment or before commencing new job duties after job reclassification, reassignment, promotion, demotion, or other change in job duties. The content of such disclosure shall be made promptly by the covered worker after submitting a claim for benefits under this Code.”\nSELECTION PROCESS:\nTribal Personnel Policies Manual, Section 3.01: Employment Preferences\nThe Tribe's employment preferences shall be as follows:\n1. Indian Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities within the Tribal government to CTUIR members and to other Indians enrolled in federally recognized tribes. This CTUIR member and Indian preference shall be applicable in all employee hiring, promotion, and transfer decisions.\n2. Veteran’s Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.\n3. The employment preferences set forth in this section shall apply to all Tribal programs regardless of the program's funding source and shall apply to all classes of positions referenced in §3.05.\n4. Except for the employment preferences authorized under this section, it shall be the policy of the Tribe that no employee or job applicant shall be discriminated against in pursuit of employment or career growth due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.\nAll CTUIR Tribal positions are competitive. All employment applications and supportive employment material will be evaluated based on the relevance of the applicant’s qualifications and experience as it applies to this position. Applicants who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and experience most relevant to this position will be considered qualified to compete for this position and be eligible for an interview.\nDRUG FREE WORKPLACE:\nThe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has a “Drug Free Workplace Policy” and will conduct Pre-Employment Drug Testing. A pre-employment drug test is required before any employment offer is to be made. All tribal employees classified as safety sensitive are subject to random Alcohol and Drug testing pursuant to the Tribal Personnel Policies Manual.\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:\nComplete Tribal employment applications will be accepted until at 4:00 P.M., on the posted closing date as found on Page 1 of this announcement or postmarked by that date. ONLY THOSE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKETS WHICH ARE COMPLETE, WITH ALL ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION, AS FOUND IN THE “REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL” BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED. Employment application packets received after the application deadline will not be considered.\nIt is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the qualification requirements.\nREQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL:\n1. Completed Tribal Employment application.\n2. Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.\n3. Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experiences relevant to the functions of this position.\n4. Completed CTUIR’s Supplemental Application Form if applicable.\n5. High School Diploma/GED or copy of official college transcripts (if applicable).\n6. Tribal and Indian preference: Must provide copy of Tribal Enrollment Card, Certificate of Indian Blood or such with Federally Recognized Tribe.\n7. Veteran’s preference: Must provide proof of honorable service and discharge or completed Form DD214.\nAPPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY\nIt is the absolute responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants failing to meet the minimum qualifications are not granted interviews. If it is questionable as to whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications, an interview may be granted solely to make that determination.\nOBTAIN AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:\nConfederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation\nOffice of Human Resources\nStaffing and Onboarding\n46411 Timíne Way\nPendleton, OR. 97801\nPhone: (541) 276-3570 or Fax: (541)276-9060\nTo be considered, application package must be post marked by the closing date.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $42,230.40 - $48,800.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nLicense/Certification:\nDriver's License (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nPendleton, OR 97801 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nPendleton, OR 97801: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Confederatedtribesoftheumatillaindianreservation","rawCompany":"confederatedtribesoftheumatillaindianreservation","city":"Pendleton","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:47:25.666Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"624210","title":"Community Food Services","slug":"community-food-services"},{"code":"921150","title":"American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments","slug":"american-indian-and-alaska-native-tribal-governments"},{"code":"624230","title":"Emergency and Other Relief Services","slug":"emergency-and-other-relief-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"FDPIR Program Coordinator","description":"POSITION TITLE: Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Coordinator\nSALARY: Pay Range 7-8\n$42,230.40-$48,800 annual DOE/DOQ\nDEPARTMENT: Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)\nLOCATION: Position located at 46678 Totki Road, Pendleton, OR 97801\nEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits (requires extensive background check)\nNonexempt\nSUPERVISED BY: Food Program Manager (FDPIR)\nOPENING DATE: August 8, 2024\nCLOSING DATE: August 23, 2024\nCTUIR MISSION STATEMENT\nExercise the Tribe’s sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855, to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.\nGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES\nWill be responsible for all aspects of the program: provide excellent customer service to community members accessing food, ensure food safety, oversee logistics and planning, purchase of fresh produce, storage of food, packaging, and distribution of food, scheduling and deliveries, outreach, data collection, and weekly reporting.\nAs the Food Distribution Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program: provide excellent customer service to community members accessing food, ensure food safety, oversee logistics and planning, purchase of fresh produce, storage of food, packaging, and distribution of food, scheduling and deliveries, outreach, data collection, and weekly reporting.\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n1. Work under the guidance and direction of the Food Program Manager (FDPIR) and staff to ensure effective operation of program contract requirements, and state and federal regulations are met and to coordinate food distribution.\n2. Maintain and lead the coordination of a nutritious, culturally appropriate, and accessible food program.\n3. Create a plan to purchase fresh produce to complement the nutritional content of food box distribution.\n4. Maintain communication with Food Bank and other food suppliers/sources.\n5. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers, and work with volunteers and leadership teams to collect locally produced fruits and vegetables for distribution.\n6. Outreach with current and new community members who are accessing food support to build connections and support information and referrals.\n7. Assist with outreach and communications (such as emails and website) to promote food activities at FDPIR and in the broader community.\n8. Able to use a cart, pallet jack and forklift to organize, stock and move cases and totes of product into storage location.\n9. Responsible for administrative and clerical support in the absence of the assistant, inclusive of filing, photocopying, answering telephones, answering client questions, and preparing correspondence.\n10. Supervise and lead subordinate staff in a fair and productive manner in accordance with the agency’s policies, and applicable state and federal laws.\n11. Coordinate closely with Manager of Operations\n12. Monitor program(s) operating budgets and expenses. Prepare comprehensive program reports.\n13. Oversee the day to day operation of the program(s). This includes computer operations, record keeping, and responding to community and/or client concerns.\n14. Demonstrates dependability and punctuality, adheres to a consistent work schedule.\n15. Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace and maintain professional boundaries with participants.\n16. Must have the ability to work with low income and disadvantaged people by modeling an unbiased, non-judgmental attitude.\n17. Works directly with supervisory personnel to insure the Certification, Nutrition Education and Distribution Component of the program is in compliance with required Federal and Tribal regulations, policies and procedures.\n18. Works directly with the Warehouse Coordinator to insure proper levels of food inventory are ordered and maintained within prescribed housekeeping and storage procedure for consumable stock.\n19. Other duties as required pertaining to position and scope of work.\nSUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:\nSupervision of the Warehouse Coordinator\nSIGNATORY AUTHORITY:\nTimesheets\nACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS:\nYes, File and Storage rooms\nREQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate in writing he/she does meet the following minimum qualifications.)\n1. A two-year college degree in community development, food systems, social work, or related field of study OR a High School diploma or GED and three years of relevant work experience.\n2. Experience working in a diverse and multicultural community and with vulnerable populations such as those experiencing poverty, homeless, newcomers, seniors, and those with a physical disability is preferred.\n3. Must have an Oregon Food Handlers permit or obtain it within three months of hire.\n4. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and practice sound decision-making.\n5. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written)\n6. Knowledgeable of the types of services provided by the Tribal Governmental programs.\n7. Willing to train in the Information Management System (IFMS).\n8. Must have extensive knowledge with computer processing equipment and software, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and other Office Suite software. Considerable knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Individual must be highly organized.\n9. Must have a valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet Tribal insurance requirements.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe employee will lift, and/or carry/move objects up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Will be required to enter and exit coolers and freezers with temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 42 degrees Fahrenheit.\nPursuant to Tribal Worker’s Benefit Code, Section 4.02.A. “All workers shall disclose any pre-existing physical or mental disorder and/or disability that could potentially affect or impair the worker’s ability to perform in a reasonable and safe manner the activities involved in the position in which they work. Disclosure shall be made in the employment application or interview before commencing employment or before commencing new job duties after job reclassification, reassignment, promotion, demotion, or other change in job duties. The content of such disclosure shall be made promptly by the covered worker after submitting a claim for benefits under this Code.”\nSELECTION PROCESS:\nTribal Personnel Policies Manual, Section 3.01: Employment Preferences\nThe Tribe's employment preferences shall be as follows:\n1. Indian Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities within the Tribal government to CTUIR members and to other Indians enrolled in federally recognized tribes. This CTUIR member and Indian preference shall be applicable in all employee hiring, promotion, and transfer decisions.\n2. Veteran’s Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.\n3. The employment preferences set forth in this section shall apply to all Tribal programs regardless of the program's funding source and shall apply to all classes of positions referenced in §3.05.\n4. Except for the employment preferences authorized under this section, it shall be the policy of the Tribe that no employee or job applicant shall be discriminated against in pursuit of employment or career growth due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.\nAll CTUIR Tribal positions are competitive. All employment applications and supportive employment material will be evaluated based on the relevance of the applicant’s qualifications and experience as it applies to this position. Applicants who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and experience most relevant to this position will be considered qualified to compete for this position and be eligible for an interview.\nDRUG FREE WORKPLACE:\nThe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has a “Drug Free Workplace Policy” and will conduct Pre-Employment Drug Testing. A pre-employment drug test is required before any employment offer is to be made. All tribal employees classified as safety sensitive are subject to random Alcohol and Drug testing pursuant to the Tribal Personnel Policies Manual.\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:\nComplete Tribal employment applications will be accepted until at 4:00 P.M., on the posted closing date as found on Page 1 of this announcement or postmarked by that date. ONLY THOSE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKETS WHICH ARE COMPLETE, WITH ALL ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION, AS FOUND IN THE “REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL” BELOW WILL BE CONSIDERED. Employment application packets received after the application deadline will not be considered.\nIt is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the qualification requirements.\nREQUIRED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION PACKET MATERIAL:\n1. Completed Tribal Employment application.\n2. Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.\n3. Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experiences relevant to the functions of this position.\n4. Completed CTUIR’s Supplemental Application Form if applicable.\n5. High School Diploma/GED or copy of official college transcripts (if applicable).\n6. Tribal and Indian preference: Must provide copy of Tribal Enrollment Card, Certificate of Indian Blood or such with Federally Recognized Tribe.\n7. Veteran’s preference: Must provide proof of honorable service and discharge or completed Form DD214.\nAPPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY\nIt is the absolute responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants failing to meet the minimum qualifications are not granted interviews. If it is questionable as to whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications, an interview may be granted solely to make that determination.\nOBTAIN AND SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:\nConfederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation\nOffice of Human Resources\nStaffing and Onboarding\n46411 Timíne Way\nPendleton, OR. 97801\nPhone: (541) 276-3570 or Fax: (541)276-9060\nTo be considered, application package must be post marked by the closing date.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $42,230.40 - $48,800.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nLicense/Certification:\nDriver's License (Preferred)\nAbility to Commute:\nPendleton, OR 97801 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nPendleton, OR 97801: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:47:25.666Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:47:25.666Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Confederatedtribesoftheumatillaindianreservation","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Pendleton","addressRegion":"KY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f2e9eaffb0692b50a080599d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2e9eaffb0692b50a080599d"}}