Child Nutrition Program Coordinator – Operation Backpack and SFSP

Operation Food Search•Overland, MO

About The Position

The Child Nutrition Program Coordinator will primarily coordinate the operation and implementation of the Operation Backpack program. During the summer months, this position will also coordinate and execute the Summer Food Service Program and work to support any additional child and family meal initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, nutrition, social work, or another related field.
Two years relevant work experience in community-based programs, program planning, or hunger-relief efforts highly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with OFS team, program partners, and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring the highest standards in quality.
Experience working with underserved populations.
Working knowledge of social service organizations, non-profits, and school systems in the St. Louis region.
Understanding of food insecurity and food access issues in the St. Louis region.
Possess a growth mindset and actively seek out opportunities to learn.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions based on data.
Passion for the OFS mission and a commitment to program integrity.
Occasional travel to out-of-town meetings, events, and conferences.
Flexibility in working hours for occasional special events after-hours or weekend.
Willingness to assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.
Ability to perform tasks that require physical activity such as standing for long periods of time or lifting heavy items with or without reasonable accommodations.
Frequent local travel required. Must have a good driving record and reliable transportation (mileage is reimbursable).

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of Operation Backpack, during the school year, and SFSP, when school is not in session, ensuring effective program delivery.
Develop and maintain accurate records for meals distributed on a weekly basis.
Develop and maintain an accurate database with records of participating schools and partnering organizations.
Develop weekly menus for Operation Backpack, including once-a-month meal kit recipes, in accordance with nutrition standards and available products.
Maintain food inventory records for Operation Backpack and collaborate with the Child Nutrition Program Manager to purchase food within nutrition standards and program budget.
Oversee the development and implementation of Operation Backpack alternative programs, including satellite and food closet programs.
Effectively communicate with the Food Banking Operations team regarding incoming and outgoing deliveries and use of the Volunteer Center.
Send out nutrition education materials in weekly bags (when applicable).
Evaluate program effectiveness of Operation Backpack and SFSP.
Maintain compliance with all USDA and Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services regulations by staying up to date on current trends and program regulations through newsletter subscriptions and engagement with industry experts and advocacy groups.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school coordinators, volunteers, community partners, meal sites, and vendors.
Conduct regular site and monitoring visits to participating schools and meal sites as well as annual one-on-one student participant interviews.
Collaborate with the Food Drive and Volunteer Manager to recruit, schedule, and train volunteers to pack Operation Backpack meals each week.
Create a high functioning support system for program partners through excellent customer service with an emphasis on effective training.
Communicate daily with the Programs department leadership and community partners to ensure smooth operations, including ordering, delivery, and reporting.
Attend and contribute to various community collaboratives to advance the work of the Child Nutrition department.
Stay updated on program trends and identify innovative approaches to enhance meal quality and program efficiency.
Assist with the grant process by providing program details and data for proposals and reports in a timely manner and participate with funder visits/tours as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams to align Child Nutrition initiatives with the organization's broader mission and goals.
Solicit financial and in-kind support for Child Nutrition programs as well as actively participating in fundraising for OFS.
Identify opportunities to expand program reach and increase equitable food access for underserved populations