Coordinator, KeHE Cares Engagement

Saint Paul, MN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $71,170.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)

supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid sick time

Short term and long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)

employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Holiday pay

Job Description

KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned distributor specializing in natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, committed to making a positive impact while scaling its success collectively. As a company that values innovation and community, KeHE fosters a culture that encourages personal and professional development through meaningful work that aligns with its mission, vision, and values. By joining KeHE, employees become part of a team driven not only by operational excellence but by a purposeful mission to serve others and positively influence their communities. The company's dedication to employee well-being is reflected in competitive pay ranging from $50,000 to $71,170 annually for the full-time role, along with comprehensive benefits available from day one including health, dental, vision coverage, and more.

The role of KeHE Cares Engagement Coordinator is pivotal to enhancing the company’s culture of service and community involvement. This position focuses on enabling service experiences accessible to all KeHE employees, overseeing programs, events, systems, and processes that promote employee engagement in service and giving back through the KeHE Cares initiatives. The Coordinator acts as a liaison aligning KeHE’s operational goals with its mission-driven purpose by driving participation in charitable activities and volunteerism. Responsibilities include developing and implementing engagement strategies, managing key events, supporting internal volunteer groups, and facilitating connections with external partners and care organizations. This role also manages employee sponsorship programs and ensures effective coordination of both local and international service trips. With a blend of administrative coordination, program management, and interpersonal communication, the position plays a critical role in fostering employee involvement in impact-centered initiatives. The Coordinator is expected to embody the company’s values and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. This job requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and a passion for service, with opportunities for internal growth and professional development within a mission-focused company committed to employee success and community impact.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years administrative or program coordination experience
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to lift or move items up to 20 pounds occasionally
Ability to travel up to 25 percent domestically and internationally as required
Commitment to service and KeHE’s mission-driven culture

Job Qualifications

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in nonprofit, foundation, or employee engagement roles preferred
Commitment to service, collaboration, and KeHE’s mission-driven culture
High school diploma or equivalent required, post-secondary education is a plus
Minimum of 3 years administrative or program coordination experience

Job Duties

Develop and implement serving engagement and volunteerism strategies across the business
Increase local serving engagement and connection between profitability and purpose
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement classes or experiences to deepen employee engagement and volunteerism
Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships necessary for serving engagements
Support warehouse, corporate office, and KeHE’s Summer and Holiday show-based serving engagement initiatives, including the coordination and facilitation of Blessings in a Backpack events
Collaborate with internal teams and care partners to support local engagement, trip planning, training materials, and reporting
Coordinate and maintain the schedule for KeHE Cares Naperville Lunch & Learns
Track and report on serving engagement metrics and develop content for internal impact communications
Lead and participate in employee serving trips, both domestically and internationally
Coordinate all pre- and post-trip logistics including communications, surveys, materials, and reports
Schedule and lead all serving experience related calls including kick-off, debrief, immigration and customs, and Intro to Poverty and Flourishing
Responsible for scheduling and running the Intro to KeHE Cares webinar for new employees
Promote and track participation in local serving, serving trips and events
Support employee-led serving committees in planning and executing events
Coordinate internal volunteers for the Shaw Cup and show related events
Facilitate connections between KeHE employees and external partners
Collect and analyze data from serving events for reporting and storytelling purposes
Serve as the employee point of contact for Compassion International sponsorships
Support the planning and coordination of employee sponsor trips
Promote sponsorship initiatives and maintain accurate records and reporting
Assist in the scheduling and coordination of Naperville KeHE Cares Lunch & Learns
Assist in the planning and execution of Foundation-led awareness events and initiatives
Assist in the management of Monday.com and Work Management Admin
Assist with Marketing coordination acting as liaison with Internal Comms, Newsletters and Reports