Community Programs Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California•Lewiston, ID

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Programs Coordinator coordinates and oversees the daily operations of The Salvation Army’s community feeding and related programs. The role supports safe, efficient, and consistent program delivery through food procurement, meal planning and preparation, kitchen operations, volunteer coordination, inventory management, supplies, and required recordkeeping. The coordinator works with Corps Officers, staff, volunteers, community partners, and donors, and may assist with special events, transportation, and other Corps activities as assigned. The position is based in person at The Salvation Army Lewiston Corps in Lewiston, Idaho, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Work takes place in office, kitchen, dining, storage, community, and vehicle environments. The role may include local driving, occasional travel, work at alternate locations, and schedule adjustments for events, food pickups, deliveries, holidays, emergencies, or other organizational activities. The Salvation Army may reassign or add duties as organizational needs change. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service, kitchen operations, community programming, nonprofit work, hospitality, or a related field.
Knowledge of food preparation, storage, and safe food-handling practices.
Successful completion of required Food Handler/Supervisor training and ability to maintain required certification.
Knowledge of applicable food safety and sanitation regulations and ability to apply them consistently in a working kitchen.
Ability to plan and coordinate meals and kitchen operations efficiently.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and community partners.
Ability to train, direct, and work cooperatively with volunteers.
Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, safety concerns, and unexpected changes in program operations.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organizational policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Valid Washington or Idaho driver's license, ability to meet Salvation Army motor vehicle report standards, and at least three years of experience as a licensed driver.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, and other applicable Microsoft 365 applications.
Ability to learn and use Salvation Army online systems and programs for community programs, reporting, volunteer coordination, and recordkeeping.
Ability to enter, retrieve, organize, and maintain accurate information in online databases and organizational systems.
Ability to use email, online scheduling systems, shared files, electronic forms, and other digital tools required for program operations, and to learn new software and online systems.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously; frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a telephone and desktop or laptop computer, understand written information, and perform essential driving duties safely and in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coordinating or supervising volunteers.
Previous experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen.
Experience working with diverse populations and community-based programs.
Experience transporting supplies or food.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the Community Dinner Program, including weekly meal planning, preparation, service, and cleanup.
Develop meal plans suited to the number and needs of program participants.
Order, receive, organize, and maintain food and kitchen supplies; monitor inventory and keep adequate supplies available.
Coordinate the appropriate use of donated food and other food resources, and ensure proper food rotation and monitoring for expiration, spoilage, or damage.
Prepare food or coordinate food preparation with staff and volunteers.
Ensure food is prepared, stored, transported, reheated, and served according to applicable food safety requirements.
Maintain required food temperature, sanitation, safety, meal, purchase, inventory, donation, volunteer, and other program records.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen and food-storage environment; ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and work areas are properly cleaned, maintained, and used.
Identify equipment, facility, and supply needs and communicate maintenance or repair concerns to Corps Officers.
Coordinate and direct Community Lunch volunteers, including assigning duties, providing instruction and supervision, and coordinating volunteer coverage.
Ensure volunteers follow food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
Provide documentation and information for program reports, grants, audits, and other organizational requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with food suppliers, community organizations, donors, and other program partners.
Assist with special meals, community events, holiday programs, and other community programming as assigned.
Represent The Salvation Army professionally and courteously when interacting with clients, volunteers, donors, community partners, and the public.
Operate Salvation Army vehicles when required and authorized to transport food, supplies, equipment, or individuals; follow established transportation procedures.
Follow workplace, kitchen, food-handling, fire, sanitation, and occupational safety requirements; promptly report accidents, injuries, hazards, food-safety concerns, vehicle incidents, and other safety issues.
Use appropriate PPE and safe work practices when handling food, equipment, cleaning chemicals, hot surfaces, sharp objects, or other workplace hazards.
Maintain confidentiality of participant, donor, volunteer, and organizational information.
Perform other job-related tasks and functions as assigned.