Child Nutri Pgrm Coord

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank•Vernon, CA

3d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees. The position of Children’s Nutrition Programs Coordinator will provide administrative and project support to the Children's Nutrition Programs Department. This position functions in an office environment and requires travel within the service area. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephone, computers, calculators, fax, and copiers.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma preferred, some college or vocational school desired
Ability to work with diverse ethnicities and cultures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of staff
Intermediate computer skills preferred (Microsoft Office), ability to prepare business correspondence and Excel spreadsheets
Superb organizational skills
Detail-oriented, self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision
Able to work well as a team player and independently
Possess a valid California Driver’s License and have access to a reliable, insured vehicle. Must be able to travel within Los Angeles County as required. Work assignments may include various facilities and hubs across Los Angeles County, including locations in Los Angeles and the City of Industry, CA. Flexibility to commute between Food Bank facilities as needed is essential.
Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and commitment to the values of the organization: collaboration, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, respect, service, stewardship & accountability.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, Spanish/English (preferred)
Able to read, write, and translate English material to Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

Direct support and execution of food programs and services.
Coordinate the creation and delivery of monthly Food Kits and Produce Bags with Warehouse, Production, and Transportation Coordinators.
Assist the Children’s Nutrition Department in the operation of the Children’s Breakfast Program, BackPack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Nutrition Education.
Provide monitoring and administrative support for the CACFP and SFSP.
Provide operational support to schools / agencies participating in programs
Prepare and maintain agency files, documents, and reports.
Schedule monthly meetings and maintain minutes.
Assist with organizing special projects and events as assigned.
Performs other such duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Create promotional flyers for community outreach to support partnering agencies.
Perform community outreach to increase program participation.
Organize and translate nutrition education handouts.
Access to reliable transportation, required to travel within Los Angeles County.
Able to lift 30 lbs on an intermittent basis

Benefits

Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per bi-weekly paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds
Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost
Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health
Employee recognition programs
Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources
Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years
Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire
Sick Leave Time available