Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Programs Manager, the Programs Coordinator of Feeding San Diego (FSD) is primarily responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and implementation of FSD’s direct food distribution programs. In collaboration with schools, faith communities, healthcare partners and more, the position will work to bring food resources, outreach materials, and other programming to food insecure people and families in San Diego County. ;
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following duties and responsibilities are considered to be essential, but do not represent all job functions that may be required to be performed by this position. Other comparable duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Evening and weekend work required as determined by operational needs or as assigned.
PROGRAM COORDINATION:
- Work closely with partners and distribution sites to ensure strategic and effective food assistance programs
- Place program food orders using Excel and our internal inventory program, Ceres
- Facilitate coordination with all other FSD departments involved in ensuring successful service delivery, online ordering, and pick-ups Connect distribution partners with nutrition resources and distribution improvement resources, including: grant opportunities, client-choice transitions, and dignified distribution ideas
COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING:
- Ensure compliance with all local, state and national food safety and monitoring standards
- Monitor distribution sites to ensure adherence to all compliancy requirements Ensure partners report correct and accurate information through monthly reports
- Conduct regular surveys with partners to measure partner and participant satisfaction
PARTNER CAPACITY BUILDING & EDUCATION:
- Schedule and perform food safety trainings, orientations, and other specific training sessions as needed with new and existing partners
- Maintain training records and files, update training materials as needed
- Review and update FSD’s partner capacity materials including, but not limited to: handbooks, standard operating procedures, and application and monitoring forms
COMMUNICATION:
- Act as a primary point of contact for a diverse range of contacts at partner sites
- Seek new community relationships through meeting attendance, community engagement events, and other outreach efforts
- Oversee survey administration and support program evaluation by effectively communicating outcomes from program deliverables with partner sites
- Maintain a strong connection with partners through regular communication including: a monthly e-newsletter, phone calls, emails, and site visits
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Represent FSD to community groups and the general public through active participation at meetings, involvement in events throughout the community, and official media outlets
- Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings as scheduled
- Support Programs Manager with grant reporting and other departmental needs by reporting program challenges, testimonials, data, and other information