Nutrition Services Program Assistant

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical

Date Posted:
4/20/2026

Location:
District Services Center
About Spring Lake Park Schools
Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" - provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.


Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system - a culture with a methodology and set of processes - where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Purpose Statement
The Nutrition Services Program Assistant provides administrative support to the Nutrition Services Program, performing various secretarial and program support tasks, maintaining records, coordinating projects, and compiling and distributing materials and reports.


Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Director, provide omprehensive administrative support by assisting staff, coordinating projects, managing data and records, and performing daily processes to ensure efficient program and site operations. Responsibilities include compiling and maintaining reports and documentation, distributing mail and deliveries, managing inventory, and preparing correspondence and materials. The position also serves as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries, conducts research on assigned topics, and supports compliance with school policies and procedures.


Skills

• Operating standard office equipment.


• Using pertinent software applications.


• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.


Knowledge

• Basic math, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.


• Commonly accepted office application software and machines.


Abilities

• Schedule activities, meetings, and events effectively.


• Gather, collate, and classify data accurately.


• Work flexibly with diverse individuals and handle interruptions.


• Maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.


• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team.


Responsibility

Work under limited supervision using standardized practices and methods.


Provide information and advice to others.


Monitor budget expenditures.


Utilize resources from other work units as needed.


Impact the organization's services.


Preferred Qualifications:


Preferred candidate will be able to handle confidential information and will have excellent communication and customer service skills. Personal skills will include a professional friendly, positive, and cooperative work style and the ability to work with many types of people in different circumstances. Previous clerical and customer service experience or experience working in school preferred. Prefer extensive background in computer applications including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Wage/Benefits Information:

Group

Clerical

Position

Program Assistant

Rate of Pay

$26.05/hr-$27.05/hr

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Sick Leave, Vacation, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSA

START DATE: June 15, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews.

With inquiries, please contact Amy Kimmel, Director of Nutrition Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.