Administrative Assistant - Nutrition Program Specialist

FTHRA•Johnson City, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FTHRA seeks to hire a Program Specialist based at our headquarters in Johnson City. This position coordinates the monthly menu and delivery of home bound meals to participants for Meals on Wheels program. Supervisory experience required. The position's shift is Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (half hour unpaid lunch). No Evenings; No Nights and No Weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of professional work experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Effective and clear communicator with enthusiasm for teamwork.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Flexible, creative, and strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Business Administration preferred.
foodservice experience preferred but not required.
Experience networking, and relationship building with partner agencies a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate weekly & monthly documentation of Johnson City Homebound for Choices, State & Title III, hot, frozen & shelf stable meals.
Coordinate with Registered Dietitians to create monthly menus with the required daily, weekly nutrients.
Recruit and train volunteers for homebound delivery programs.
Deliver homebound meals in the absence of appropriate volunteers or other personnel.
Work closely with office staff to complete and submit accurate required paperwork according to established schedules.
Notify all required personnel in a timely manner of any consumer changes such as when a consumer is not home or when the meals are not delivered.
Assist Director with day-to-day operation of nutrition programs.
Attend workshops and training sessions as required.
Cooperate with all networking agencies.
Establish and maintain communication and professional working relationships with funding sources, community leaders, partnering agencies, and consumers of services.
Abide by Agency and program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Agency Personnel Policy Manual.
Employee is responsible for other duties as assigned by appropriate management personnel.