Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission in the fight to end hunger. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

Job Summary:

The Program Coordinator will work at the Food Bank of Central Louisiana and its satellite program sites. This person will be responsible for identifying locations, program partners, consolidating paperwork, reviewing meal service sites, and administering the day-to-day activities of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Backpack Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This position will travel within our 11 parishes that we serve.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain the Children’s Meal Program records (CACFP and SFSP) and Backpack Program. Review all submitted reports, sponsor agreements and documentation for accuracy and completion. Corrections, missing documents or changes must also be documented and maintained.
• File and organize Food Bank program reports, invoices, and reimbursements and maintain the files for a rolling 3 years. Files should always be complete and accurate.
• Develop and maintain accurate site contact information for current locations to ensure appropriate communication between the site and the Food Bank.
• Review and monitor all programs according to USDA Summer Feeding Program, Backpack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Feeding America’s Program Guidelines. Some locations require driving long distances to rural locations.
• Monitor program’s compliance onsite including record keeping for inventory control sheets, daily meal count records, and temperature logs. Also, inspect the storage of food to ensure it meets the requirements of the program. Report all findings to Director of Programs.
• Create and maintain program review schedule independently.
• Research, review and implement new programs for the Food Bank of Central Louisiana to increase the meals provided to children and to support the mission to fight hunger.
• Any other duty that is required for the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma required. Some college preferred.
• Three (3) year experience working in an office providing administrative support for CACFP, SFSP, or the Backpack programs or equivalent.
• Background check clearance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by our company policy without significant problems in driving history during last 5 years.
• Comfortable driving to locations throughout our service area.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Sensitivity to work with diverse ethnic and cultural-based organizations and individuals
• Experience supervising children
• Experience with the USDA meal programs – SFSP, CACFP, or Backpack programs
• Previous food service experience through a reimbursable program
• Detail oriented, accounting comprehension, and excellent record keeping
• Can understand and produce a budget
• Excellent organizational, record-keeping and communication skills
• Can effectively complete assigned tasks with little supervision
• Food Safety certification
• Excellent filing and organizational skills, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

The Food Bank of Central Louisiana is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• USDA meal programs – SFSP, CACFP, or Backpack: 3 years (Preferred)
• MS Office: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person