Kids Program Coordinator

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST IN, INC

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Kids Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs

This title reflects the role in overseeing both the successful implementation and execution of all kids-focused programs as written in SOPs and government standards as well as the expansion or improvement of their impact and overall effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•    Works to achieve high efficiency and outcomes within all kids’ programs at the food bank.
•    Maintains a cooperative relationship with outside agencies to help ensure that program objectives are met.
•    Travels to outside agency sites as necessary.
•    Manages, tracks, and analyzes program outcomes, maintaining an expert level understanding of their programs impacts and opportunities for improvement. 
•    Uses established program KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to guide efforts in increasing productivity.

•    Follows all established and approved SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) regarding children’s programs and works through Director of Programs and Impact Manager, or, when necessary, the President & CEO to implement necessary changes in program processes.

•    Manages information or updates regarding kids’ programs and communicates necessary information with other team members.

•    Calls/holds necessary meetings to discuss agendas directed towards the success of children’s programs and their processes/standards.

•    Coordinates messaging points with media, social media, fundraising, and community outreach regarding children’s programs.

•    Manages inventory, purchasing and receiving for products used in kids program implementation.
•    Coordinates with Volunteer Manager to secure and oversee volunteers for specific kids’ programs such as the Backpack program.
•    Oversees CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) standards for use and storage.

•    Manages high efficiency standards for non-government inventory, regarding program use, on hand inventory, and purchasing.

•    Increases overall impact of all children’s programs.
•    Works with Director of Programs, Impact Manager, and President & CEO to identify opportunities for growth or improvement in existing programs.
•    Identifies and explores options for new areas of services for meeting the needs of children in our community.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Attends and participates in all appropriate meetings as scheduled.

•    Assists in other areas of the food bank as assigned.

•    Maintains a neat, clean, and professional appearance always.

•    Works evening and weekend hours as requested.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to lift 20 lbs. unassisted.
•    Ability to be trained on use of a pallet jack.
•    Experience with non-profit organizations or food banks desired.

•    Must be proficient with use of MS Office Suite.Must have working knowledge of local social service programs.

•    Must be a self-starter and have creative initiative.

•    Must have ability to work effectively with people of divergent backgrounds and opinions, having excellent public relations and customer service skills.

•    High level of personal and professional integrity is essential.

•    Must have the ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.

•    Must be detail-oriented, self- motivated and have creative initiative.

•    A pleasant collaborative personality and an ability to work in an unsupervised environment.

•    Excellent telephone communication skills.

This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

•    ServSafe Manager Certification within 90 days of hire
•    First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire
•    CPR Certification within 90 days of hire