Youth Programs Coordinator

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Manages the Backpack, School Pantry, and all other Youth Feeding programs based on need and program funding. Establishes relationships with existing child-feeding programs and offers support pertaining to available grants, training, ordering assistance, and proper reporting procedures. Oversees partner programming and agency outreach and requires offsite partner visits. RESPONSIBILITIES Program and Community Outreach Manages the on-boarding, training, and monitoring of School Partner Programs and Youth Feeding Programs which is a combination of virtual and in-person meetings Conducts approximately 100 program site visits per year. Represents FMWNY and Food for Kids programming at community meetings, coalitions, and/or state events and conferences as related to the position Program Administration Acts as liaison between FMWNY and program partners Establishes relationships with existing child-feeding programs and offers support pertaining to outreach programs Collaborates with FMWNY facilities team to manage allocations, inventory, product ordering, and deliveries for FMWNY’s feeding programs, including anticipating needs to prevent shortages. Collects and maintains monthly reports and required paperwork for programs. Establishes and maintains program contractual agreements with each participating school in compliance with Feeding America National policies and procedures. Maintains highly organized program information and records. Participates in agency and programs review committee. Provide excellent customer service to our partner agencies and program partners. Grant Administration Works with Development team to determine program goals and sustainability of programs based on current funding. Develops plan to increase program participation and expansion based on current and potential grant funding. Analyzes information, client statistics, and grant spending from programs to assist with grant reporting and grant applications. Program Evaluation and Expansion Evaluates and improves program activities to guide program participation and expansion. Facilitates changes with the program site environment to support improvement in program processes and procedures. Work with Nutrition, Client Services, and Business Development to expand after school feeding programs, and expansion into CACFP. Agency Relations Oversight of relationships with programs, agencies and participants Oversight of partner agency visits, ordering, accounts, and files General Provides assistance to clients with direction of Emergency Food Relief Organizations (EFRO) in their areas. Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals. Other duties as assigned or needed. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree 2 years’ experience working with low-income populations, including intern or volunteer experience Excellent organizational and time management skill Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Excellent interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills Proficiency in MS Office products, including Word and Excel Demonstrated ability in teaching and public speaking Current & valid NYS driver’s license and access to an automobile Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Current ServSafe or other food safety certification Previous volunteer experience at FeedMore Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative Ability to learn new computer software programs Able to take initiative and work independently Ability to adapt and grow in an expanding program #J-18808-Ljbffr FeedMore Western New York, Inc