Program Coordinator: Okaloosa County

Food for Thought Coordinator: Okaloosa

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 35 schools in Walton and Okaloosa Counties, reaching over 3,300 students weekly through our backpack services and classes in the Emeril Lagasse Full-Circle Kitchen.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Coordinator works closely with the Program Director to ensure the needs of the Organization’s programs are met and executed within the Mission and Values of Food for Thought Outreach. This position assists the Organization with proper training, retention and scheduling of volunteers, as well as ensuring all programs are executed within the values and standards of the Organization.

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:

• Operates as an on-site volunteer support system and assists with oversight of the volunteer’s duties

• Onsite leader of all programs

• Maintains pantry standards

• Leads and teaches pantry standards with volunteers and new staff

• Supports inventory needs

• Supports food delivery and movement as needed

• Leads packing and distribution as needed

• Supports program needs year around

• Drive sprinter vans

• Represents the Organization within the community

• Supports all program functions during days of service in the field or in a pantry location

• 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.

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 Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, Google Docs and social media networks.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Google Suite: 1 year (Required)
• Communication skills: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location