Accepting applications until filled

Who We Are:

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income people to become self-reliant through integrated services. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose person-centered approach to services ensures individuals and families receive the housing and ecosystem of support they need to achieve greater stability now and for the next generation. We are eager to welcome new team members dedicated to serving our residents and pursuing our mission to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative, affordable housing and employment readiness services. PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities.

Loring Nicollet Alternative School (LNAS) & Minnesota Employment Readiness Curriculum (MERC): LNAS & MERC are two contract alternative schools operated by Project for Pride in Living, serving students generally 17-21 years old who have not succeeded in traditional school environments. Both schools take pride in providing a relationship based approach to education where school is considered a safe place for students. Small class sizes with multi-age students, encouragement of youth voice, respect, structure, work based learning, support services, and mental health resources allow for students to be successful. LNAS & MERC staff are committed to meeting each student where they are at and working together with them to identify future goals beyond their High School graduation.

Work Schedule: This position is a part-time, benefit eligible position. Work hours consist of 20-30 hours/week following school hours of 8:00am - 2:00 pm. 

Position Description:

This position will coordinate and manage PPL's School Nutrition Program (SNP) at both of PPL's Alternative High Schools (LNAS & MERC) located in South Minneapolis. This position will also be responsible for providing morning Front Desk support at LNAS. The Receptionist & School Food Program Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Director of Education, LNAS & MERC Lead Teachers, and the schools' Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) Coordinators. 

The ideal candidate for this position is committed to providing excellent customer service to guests, students, and staff while monitoring compliance and efficacy with PPL's school lunch programs. 

Job duties and responsibilities include:

Coordinate, Manage, and implement PPL's School Food Nutrition Program (.3FTE):

• Maintain state required School food nutrition certification and follow all Minnesota department of Health food service requirements.
• Enter data into multiple online databases to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Audit/balance across all reporting systems (Workforce 1, Minneapolis Public School's reporting system, CLiCS, CKC Good Foods, and Apricot)
• Maintain the neatness of the kitchen, food service supplies, and other areas associated with our SNP.
• Onboard and provide ongoing support to our JAG student interns, as well as track and monitor hours worked for student payment.

Reception, Front Desk Support at LNAS (.2FTE):

• Provide customer service to all callers, visitors, guests, students, and staff
• Answer and route telephone calls/e-mail inquiries and miscellaneous questions from staff, students, and vendors associated with PPL's schools.
• Have a deep understanding regarding PPL's schools' intake and enrollment process
•  Maintain the neatness of front office space, provide support in ordering supplies, and maintain inventory of school supplies needs
• Attend PPL trainings and events as deemed appropriate

This position will supervise student interns in partnership with their JAG instructors. Student interns will work as lunch and breakfast servicer in our school lunch programs.

A detailed job description is available upon request or when selected for the next phase of the hiring process. 

Qualifications:

• Certified School Food Nutrition preferred
• Professional youth work experience partnered with clerical or customer service experience
• Previous experience in database management, service delivery, Specific experience with CLiCS, Workforce 1, and/or MPS system.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team building and development of effective working relationships with other staff and volunteers.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work quickly and accurately while maintaining deadlines.
• Demonstrated personal and professional integrity, particularly with respect to maintaining ethical data standards.

Benefits: Employer-sponsored health & dental insurance; employer-paid short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave. Voluntary life insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA); PTO & Paid Holidays; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; summer half-day Fridays; an impactful presence in an organization that makes a difference in many lives.

Salary: $22.00-$25.00/hr, DOQ 

Application Process: 

Qualified candidates can apply online. Include a cover letter and resume. The process includes phone screens and virtual/ in-person interviews, references, and background checks for final candidates.

PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve those who are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. Persons of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

PPL is an EEO/AA employer. PPL participates in the federal E-verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.