Summer Food Program Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Summer Food Program Assistant RESPONSIBLE TO: Youth Nutrition Programs Manager HRS PER WEEK: 40 DATES OF POSITION: May 1, 2021 – September 10, 2021 HOURLY WAGE: $16-$18 per hour, depending on experience *Instructions on How to Apply at bottom of Job Description SUMMARY of POSITION: This is a full-time, temporary position. The person in this position provides support to the Youth Nutrition Programs Manager and is primarily responsible for maintaining sufficient staffing, training, and coordination for Summer Food Service Program meal sites throughout Lane County. The Summer Food Service Program provides meals for children June through August when the National School Lunch Program is not in service. PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre- program (May-June) \\- Recruits staff and manages the administrative process for hiring and on- boarding temporary part-time Site Supervisors and support staff \\- Works with the Youth Nutrition Programs Manager to ensure all employees are trained to follow USDA SFSP and FFLC policies and guidelines \\- Provides feedback and assists the Youth Nutrition Programs Manager in problem- solving \\- Leads the meal site pre-program planning process including creation of materials, systems, and resources to support the daily meal site operations Program Operations (June- September) \\- Ensures all meal sites are fully staffed, and staff are well trained \\- Ensures all employees and volunteers complete required program paperwork on time \\- Effectively communicates with all program employees, especially the Head Cook, to ensure smooth daily program operation \\- Ensures compliance with required site and monitoring visits for all meal- sites and documents corrective actions taken \\- Tracks program and staffing data weekly, using a spreadsheet and paper forms \\- Serves meals at sites and/or fill-in during Summer Food Program staffing shortages, as needed \\- Assists Site Supervisors and Kitchen Assistants with daily meal distribution including staging coolers, documentation, and logistics \\- Post-service site-supervisor and volunteer coordination including communication of program or service changes, return of program materials and forms, and organization and sanitization of supplies for next day’s service OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: \\- Represents FOOD For Lane County (FFLC) to the public with knowledge and respect \\- Upholds FFLC values of compassion, inclusion, and collaboration \\- Assists with community outreach and advertising \\- Occasional public speaking and communication with media \\- Engages in ongoing program planning \\- Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: \\- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) software and PC computers \\- Excellent communication and organizational skills \\- Proficient basic math skills \\- Ability to multitask and work with many interruptions \\- Ability to manage stress, be flexible, and respond to unexpected changes \\- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and independently \\- Ability to effectively engage with public stakeholders, community organizations, parents and youth \\- Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends when necessary \\- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Incomplete applications are not considered for employment.