Food For Thought Outreach Program Coordinator

Food for Thought Outreach

Program Coordinator

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Food For Thought is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in Florida, serving Walton and Okaloosa Counties. Food For Thought works to fight child hunger through five, year-round programs, designed to fight the negative impacts of Child Hunger in the lives of Food Insecure children in grades K-12.

Our goal is to support a child’s development and educational experience by bridging the gap between school meals during weekends, Summer and Holiday breaks, as well as offering learning and life-skill resources through the Emeril Lagasse Full-Circle Kitchen and our Full-Circle Gardens.

Food For Thought has been working to fight child hunger since 2010, and currently serves 32 schools in Walton and Okaloosa Counties, reaching over 3,000 students weekly through our backpack services and classes in the Emeril Lagasse Full-Circle Kitchen.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Program Coordinators are on the front lines of our daily program activities and therefore must work as passionate ambassadors and advocates of our programs. Program Coordinators are responsible for the planning of the resources needed weekly to successfully execute all of the programs provided by Food For Thought Outreach. Resources include but are limited to: volunteers, food, supplies, equipment, company vans. Program Coordinators can expect to spend an average of 50% of their time executing programs either onsite or out in the field, 30% of their time planning and scheduling and 20% of their time working in the pantry.

Program Coordinators are led and supported by Program Managers and a Director. Regular meetings and training opportunities are provided by these direct supervisors. Program Coordinators can expect daily communication and direction from their supervisors and when in need they have their support.

Program Coordinators will be onsite with volunteers throughout the week and play a critical role in the training and retention of our volunteer base. It is the responsibility of this role to educate our volunteers on our mission, programs and opportunities to support the organization. Coordinators may have program responsibilities specific to their county of focus and will be accountable to the successful execution of those areas of work. Two examples of these special areas of focus are the Full Circle Kitchen and the Full Circle Garden.

As a team member of Food For Thought Outreach, we work together to fight childhood hunger in our community. Our Mission comes before all other tasks and duties. Team members are advocates and representatives of our work and hold a shared passion for the Mission and Values of our Organization. Growth and Change are to be expected and welcomed in this work and will bring an ever-changing landscape for the team. As a member of a small team, we are all expected to share in the work from the day-to-day tasks to high-level strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Effective planning of resources needed to execute programs weekly
• Onsite and in the field leader of all programs in Okaloosa
• Provides consistent volunteer experiences that uphold the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Upholds program standards across all services
• Matching volunteers to opportunities that meet their specific time and talents
• Connect volunteers to opportunities to serve throughout the organization
• Maintain accurate volunteer records in the shared Drive
• Maintain accurate schedule and program plans in the Drive shared with the program tea
• Upholds pantry standards weekly
• Proactive communication of needs to supervisor
• Share wins and opportunities with supervisor
• Swiftly communicate incidents or issues to supervisor
• Leads packing and distribution as needed
• Demonstrates program culture with a deep understanding organizational history, purpose, mission and operating standards
• Infuses awareness of organizational activities, needs and programs with volunteers and partners both internal and external
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:

Employees may be required to attend events and/or be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the Organization. Employees may be required to work in a variety of locations to provide services throughout the year. This full time role should expect to work an average of 36-40 hours per week with a schedule that is created to meet the needs of the programs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to make quick and accurate decisions are essential. Positive and outgoing personality is a must. Must have a strong working knowledge of Google Suites.

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to the elements including wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and rain. This position requires travel within the service areas of the organization and requires the employee the regularly drive a company vehicle. Employees are frequently required to use climb, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This Job Description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An employee should perform all duties as assigned by management.