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Job Title: Nutrition Program Coordinator
Department: Programs
Supervisor: Nutrition Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time, 20 hrs/wk
Starting Hourly Rate: $17.50
Background
The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. We serve our neighbors who are food insecure, not knowing where their next meal will come from, as well as those at potential risk of hunger. Each year we supply an average of 4 million pounds of food to residents in San Luis Obispo County through a network of agency partners including food pantries, homeless shelters and school-based programs. We believe every human being has the right to nutritious food, which is why 50% of the food we distribute is fresh produce. The Food Bank prioritizes employee fulfillment and retention, offering competitive pay and benefits and opportunities for promotion.
Job Overview
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Program Manager, the Nutrition Program Coordinator promotes individual and community health by implementing community health education activities for individuals and/or groups, assists with recruitment and training of volunteers and interns, and provides administrative coordination to Nutrition and Childrens Programs, such as planning and implementation of the Summer Breakfast Bag Program and Childrens Farmers Markets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares, obtains and distributes health information through individual client contacts and/or workshops, seminars, reports, bulletins, pamphlets, posters, exhibits, news releases, radio scripts, and other communication methods.
Collaborates with other agencies for resources and support, and works to maintain cooperative working relationships with partnering agencies and organizations interested in nutrition education.
Collects, tracks, and analyzes data; participates in evaluating the effectiveness of program materials and methods to meet grant guidelines.
Plans, organizes and participates in health information and educational programs, conferences and meetings. Assists with the planning, implementation, and administrative coordination of Childrens Programs, including Summer Breakfast Bags and Childrens Farmers Markets.
Assists with recruitment, training, and management of volunteers and interns.
Knowledge, Skills, Talents, & Abilities
Familiar with the principles, methods, and practices of health information, promotion, education, and information dissemination.
Experience with training, assessment, and evaluation techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, community groups, agencies, local media, county employees, and/or clientele.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships; communicate and work effectively with others.
Use basic and advanced computer software to conduct business and communicate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer/client service, outgoing and willing to engage people in a public setting.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Flexible hours with ability to work some nights and weekends
Develop and deliver wellness and nutrition education classes and healthy cooking demonstrations.
Ability to work independently.
Respect for the diversity of the population served by the Food Bank and ability to work effectively with a low-income, multicultural population.
Bilingual (Spanish, English) preferred.
Education and/or Experience
18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have a passion for health, wellness and nutrition education
Must be comfortable working in a kitchen environment and be able to prepare food according to the approved recipes using safe food handling procedures
Experience teaching nutrition and/or culinary education classes preferred
1-3- years of experience working in health promotion/community outreach preferred
Bilingual (Spanish, English) preferred
Additional Information
Must possess a valid California Drivers License
Must have a reliable vehicle, clean driving record, and proof of insurance
Must be willing to travel throughout San Luis Obispo County
Physical Demands
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Variable work environment; work is conducted both indoors and outdoors with varying environmental conditions; indoor facilities kept at cold temperature, so warm clothing is required. Noise level varies from quiet office environment to very noisy warehouse. Forklift exhaust and dust will be present in the warehouse.
The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County is an at-will, equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, genetic information, disability, sex, marital status, age, or any other protected status covered by federal or state law. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change.
