Kids Program Coordinator

Community Harvest Food Bank•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to lift 20 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to be trained on use of a pallet jack.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with non-profit organizations or food banks desired.

Responsibilities

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.
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.