Summer Food Program Worker, Homeownership and Housing Preservation (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

3d • $16 - $30

About The Position

The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 to consolidate local community development efforts with housing and building code enforcement. With over 400 employees, DHCD strengthens City neighborhoods by attracting investors, developers, and homebuyers. Through the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME funds, City bond funds, and other creative financing mechanisms, DHCD finances and guides strategic development projects to meet housing and neighborhood needs. To hold property owners accountable and keep neighborhoods safe, DHCD monitors construction and building activity and enforces the City's building, fire, zoning, and related codes, as well as provides energy conservation services. When school is not in session, DHCD provides free breakfasts and lunches to programs within Baltimore City that serve youth 18 and under. The Summer Food Service Program is in need of 12 Summer Food Program Workers – Monitors to ensure that sites are correctly receiving, storing, and serving program meals. The program runs from June 14 through August 25, 2026, pending finalization of Baltimore City Schools’ calendar. Monitors will work Monday – Friday, 6 hours per day, except for the holidays on June 19th and July 3rd. There will be several mandatory trainings in the evenings during June, leading up to the start of the program (dates to be determined). This is a temporary/seasonal position.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age and have daily access to a reliable vehicle
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.
• Knowledge of USADA’s food and nutrition programs and civil rights (provided during a mandatory training session).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective liaisons with people of varied backgrounds, including clients (youth), families, government representatives and officials and public and private community institutions, service providers and personnel.
• Ability to deal with emergency or crisis situations with calmness and tact.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to promote program activities.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Attend state-mandated agency training to monitor approximately 20 - 25 food service sites, visiting each at least once per week and preparing reports for each visit.
• Check site operations to ensure sites maintain adequate records and that the program operates in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Assisting sites in setting up and maintaining a successful food service program, recommending and implementing necessary adjustments or corrective action.
• Provide additional training to sites as needed, including Civil Rights requirements.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and procedures relating to the service of meals.
• Complete reviews of the performance of sites, as they relate to state and federal operating procedures and regulations, adhering to deadlines.
• Act as liaison between the sponsor and the site to communicate best practices, deficiencies, or other needs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED