Coordinator, Mobile Meals

About the Organization:

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

Description:

The Mobile Meals Coordinator's primary responsibility is to administer mobile Afterschool & Summer Meals through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program at several stops in Fairfax, County VA. This program operates out of a school bus that has been retrofitted with a kitchenette and diner style seating. The Coordinator is responsible for physically loading and unloading the bus with meals, preparing for and supervising meal service, completing meal reports using our digital point of service system, and leading recreational and educational activities. The Coordinator will also have the opportunity to provide strategic insight into outreach and logistics to most effectively reach the community. This role will require approximately 8 hours per day Monday-Friday with anticipated hours from 12:00-8:00 PM. Hours and days are subject to change in response to community participation and school closures/holidays. This role is a great fit for someone with childcare experience who wants to be out in the community interacting with people every day.

Essential Functions:

Program Administration

• Provide strategic insight into outreach and integration of the bus into the community
• Receive meals onsite from our vendor and transfer to the bus
• Train and supervise volunteers daily
• Plate and serve meals for children in accordance with CACFP & SFSP guidelines, alongside set up and break down
• Complete and enter daily reports into Link2Feed, our digital point of service system
• Plan and lead recreational activities for children ages 5-18, primarily elementary aged
• Maintain condition of the bus, cleaning daily and reporting any maintenance concerns to the Director of Family Government Nutrition Programs
• Build relationships with community members

Miscellaneous

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program, completed college degree program, or have equivalent work experience
• Must have reliable transportation
• Conversationally fluent in Spanish required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to use a database system, and attention to detail
• Experience with youth development programs preferred

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as required by the job description.

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and stooping for extended periods of time; occasional kneeling and lifting/moving items up to 50 lbs.
• May be exposed to very hot or cold temperatures depending on the season.
• May be exposed to sounds and noises that are distracting.
• Ensure meals are prepared, transported, and served in accordance with food safety standards.

Reporting:

• Director, Family Government Nutrition Program

Compensation:

• $24.08 to $29.43/hour

Schedule:

• This is an in-person role based in Lorton, VA and requires approximately 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday, with anticipated hours of 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.
• Hours and days may vary based on community participation, program needs, school closures, or holidays.
• Staff typically begin the day with administrative preparation, meal set up, and loading activities before volunteers arrive around 2:30 PM. The Mobile Meals bus generally departs for community sites between 3:30–4:00 PM and returns to Lorton around 7:30 PM, followed by daily clean up and closeout procedures.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

We Offer: At Capital Area Food Bank, we understand that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro (DC), professional development, growth, and fun work in a diverse environment

EOE Statement:

Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities.