Program Coordinator, Afterschool Summer Meals

About the Organization:

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

Description:

The DC Afterschool and Summer Meals Coordinator will support the mission of the Capital Area Food Bank through the administration of child nutrition programs in the DC region. The Regional Afterschool and Summer Meals Coordinator is an integral member of the Afterschool & Summer Meals team and supports team efforts cross regionally and in the district. This position requires oversight of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program. The ideal candidate has experience with federal nutrition program compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster and maintain relationships with community sites and vendors that are awarded the contract. Additionally, this coordinator manages a large budget and will be required to develop their budget, forecasts, and provide financial reports regularly.

Essential Functions:

• Collect, review and maintain site meal reports entered into Link2Feed, our data management system
• Serve as main contact with state agency; complete state program applications and requests as needed; attend state led trainings; prepare for audits
• Manage regional program budget, providing projections and reforecasts as needed
• Conduct federally required site visits for program compliance
• Prepare monthly claims for expenses and reimbursements, in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Strengthen relationships with external partners by participating in workgroups, following up on issues, and acting as a liaison between the Capital Area Food Bank and site staff
• Communicate with food service vendor to ensure regular meal service for sites
• Plan and prepare for semi-annual and as needed site staff trainings
• Work collaboratively with Regional Afterschool & Summer Meals Manager and Coordinators to determine best practices and improve the efficiency and quality of the program
• Regional outreach & engagement to identify areas of need and potential opportunities for program expansion
• Collaborate with local hunger advocacy groups and community coalitions
• Provide practical and technical support to sites in-person, by phone, and email

Requirements:

• AA degree + 1 3 years of work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of DC community and federal nutrition programs strongly preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• Excellent communication & organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work professionally with a diverse constituent base
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor
• Commitment to the mission of the Capital Area Food Bank

Work Environment:

• Physical activities involve sitting for up to 70% of the work day
• Ability to travel to sites throughout the Washington metro area
• Ability to lift food and supplies up to 40 pounds
• Working environment includes office, warehouse, and community
• Monday Friday 40 hours per week including evening hours as needed for site reviews

Reporting:

Director of Government and Family Programs

Schedule:

• Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday

Compensation:

• Compensation is $48,000 to $53,000

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment

Application Process:

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.