Program Coordinator (Child Programs)

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan • Flint, MI

10d • $38,000 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist in the day-to-day operations of all state and federally funded programs. This role is responsible for implementing CACFP food distribution programs and acting as a liaison between culinary staff, off-site FBEM staff, and Program/Customer staff, while providing superior customer service. All activities will support the organization’s mission, culture, and strategic plan objectives.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must be familiar with assigned service area.
• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in an area of social services or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Highly developed oral, written, and advanced communication skills.
• Must have a flexible schedule to accommodate corporate needs; regular attendance with some weekends will be required.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office including Work, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent prioritizing, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to work in partnership with other staff members.
• Must have attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills that incorporate a cooperative and friendly attitude.
• Genuine appreciation of FBEM’s mission and the ability to communicate it.
• Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy and the ability to honor confidentiality.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences and personalities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors preferred
• Food Safety Certification or the ability to certify

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive work environment in alignment with the Food Bank core values.
• Directly coordinate staff members within the operations of CACFP training and develop, coaching to ensure success of staff.
• Coordinate all administrative responsibilities and data entry for reimbursement programs (i.e., training, agency and program monitoring, paperwork, reimbursement).
• Assist in audits of CACFP.
• Create annual monitoring plan to include a minimum of three random site visits per fiscal year, each unannounced, for each location with at least 5 months in between each visit.
• Coordinate and analyze prospective program locations.
• Organize, coordinate, and maintain calendar and schedule necessary to site trainings.
• Check, screen, respond to and/or reroute community communications and feedback to all staff, and management.
• Provide input regarding processes and improvement of program.
• Collect, review, input and file data related to program attendance.
• Order and distribute supplies for program staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 10 days per year, increasing with years of service (up to 30 days annually)
• 40 hours of Transitional PTO for new employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 80/20 employer cost share)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance equal to one times your annual salary, with optional additional and family coverage available
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 10% of salary (upon plan eligibility)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree