Foundation Coordinator

Overview

The National Grocers Association (NGA) is the leading national trade association representing independent community grocers and wholesale distributors. An independent grocer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating in a variety of formats. Independent community grocers are at the heart of local communities and the U.S. economy, where they provide jobs and boost tax revenue while bringing choice, convenience and value to hard-working Americans. NGA advocates for continued growth and innovation of the field, ensuring a level playing field. 

The NGA Foundation is the nonprofit arm of NGA dedicated to cultivating and strengthening the independent grocery industry’s workforce. Through resources, educational opportunities, and building networks the Foundation empowers the next generation of grocery professionals while supporting current industry leaders. By investing in talent, fostering innovation, and promoting career growth, the NGA Foundation ensures that independent grocers remain vital pillars of the communities they serve. 

Position Summary

The NGA Foundation is seeking a Foundation Coordinator as an entry-level position. The coordinator will support general Foundation programs including multiple Federal grants that the Foundation receives. These grants provide technical assistance on nutrition incentive projects (GusNIP), SNAP Online (SEMTAC), and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI). The Foundation Coordinator will be responsible for capturing and maintaining files, answering calls for our technical assistance hotline, reviewing HFFI applications and support with fulfilling grant deliverables. They will support student program work as well as support the Foundation Vice President in managing the Foundation Board of Regents. This hybrid role reports to the DC office three days a week and two work from home days. This position will allow for hands-on experience in many areas of project management and insight into a trade association for the grocery industry. The ideal candidate would have a “can-do” attitude, strong attention to detail, excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor action items and assist team in achieving action items.
• Maintain project processes and files and ensure organization.
• Proofreading materials such as project resources and reports.
• Manage email and phone line and track requests for assistance.
• Review HFFI applications.
• Support with student program activities and administer scholarship program.
• Administrative duties to include: scheduling meetings and webinar logistics, meeting notes, compiling materials, formatting/printing documents, and expenses.
• Prepping Board materials for meetings twice a year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and coordinate with different stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
• Professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Microsoft Teams, survey monkey, CRM systems.
• Requires bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience in office support and administrative work settings. This is an entry-level position.
• Preferred experience/interest in food industry/grocery

Salary starting at $50,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Those interested in applying should email cover letter and resume to nga-foundation@nationalgrocers.org with “Foundation Coordinator 2025” as the subject line no later than 5/5/25. Interviews will occur in May with a projected start date in June. 

NGA is an equal opportunity employer offering generous benefits including: partial employee paid health and dental insurance, 11 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday, 20 PTO days per full work year, and a generous 401(k) with a minimum 5% match.