Description

ABOUT US

At the YMCA of Western North Carolina, we look for individuals passionate about giving back to the community and helping people. We bring our mission and core values to life through our culture: We are welcoming: by being open to all. We are genuine: by valuing you and embracing your individuality. We are hopeful: by believing in you and your potential. We are nurturing: by supporting you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

The YMCA of WNC is committed to strengthening the foundations of community through programming that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our programs nurture the greatness in every child, promote well-being throughout the community, and give back to our neighbors in need.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Community Health Coordinator, you will be responsible for the support of the YMCA’s Federal Child Nutrition Programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). You will be responsible for administrative assistance of these federal meal programs, including CACFP and SFSP site audits, weekly CACFP and SFSP site ordering, nutrition education for child participants, and efforts to enhance meal participation and consumption while reducing food waste. This position is contingent upon continued grant support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements a results-based approach and ensures service line/department is actively working towards association-level objectives by assessing progress towards identified goals/KPIs, provides ongoing coaching and feedback, and discusses development opportunities
• Works with the Nutrition Director of Year-Round Meal Programs to ensure CACFP and SFSP sites meet federal meal program requirements by assisting with the implementation of CACFP and SFSP site audits, logistic planning, sanitary meal preparation, and service, accurate recordkeeping, central kitchen support
• Assists with annual submission of CACFP and SFSP grant applications.
• Travels to sites and monitors site operations on a regular basis while working closely with youth services staff to ensure that meal services meet CACFP and SFSP guidelines. Act as the primary point of contact for site directors regarding CACFP and SFSP policies.
• Ensures accuracy of claims to state agencies.
• Assists with food procurement from local vendors and food service management companies.
• Develops and fosters relationships with local vendors and food service management companies.
• Coordinates weekend meal orders, deliveries, activities, and staffing for CACFP and SFSP sites and ensures compliance with CACFP and SFSP policies. Compile meal count forms on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Supports Nutrition education by delivering nutrition-based programs, such as Cooking Matters, and instructing cooking demos for youth and adults.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in program leadership and/or community engagement
• Must be willing to drive a box truck and completion of YMCA of Western North Carolina Driver Training upon hire is required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred but not required.
• ServSafe or other food safety certification, preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
• Requires strong organizational skills, prioritization of workloads in order to meet deadlines, as well as detail orientation and conscientiousness.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, public relations, and communications skills with a strong understanding of participants’ cultures, values, and health practices/ beliefs and
• Comfortability in both office and community-based work environments.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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.

• Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time.
• Meet strength and lifting requirements regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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