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Kids Program Coordinator Jobs in Fort Wayne, USA at Community Harvest Food Bank
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.
- Serv Safe Manager Certification within 90 days of hire
- First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire
- CPR Certification within 90 days of hire
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Title: Kids Program Coordinator
Company: Community Harvest Food Bank
Location: Fort Wayne, USA
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