What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Programs Coordinator position at Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma?
Benefits:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Company parties
- Opportunity for advancement
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage CACFP, CSFP, and SFSP, including site selection, training, monitoring, compliance, reimbursement, and supporting annual application and budgeting processes.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with program partners through visits, calls, and other direct communication.
- Coordinate with the Culinary Department and Sourcing team to ensure meal volume and nutritional requirements align with budgetary constraints.
- Supervise and support a part-time team throughout the Summer Feeding Initiative.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal food program regulations, including required initiatives and training.
- Ensure all program policies regarding food handling, storage, and distribution are followed.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports and reimbursement claims.
- Continuously assess and evaluate program effectiveness, implementing necessary changes.
- Manage food sourcing, inventory, packing procedures, and transportation requests in collaboration with Operations staff and volunteer center coordinators.
- Track expenses, maintain organized records, and oversee program operations to ensure efficiency.
- Represent the Food Bank at media and community partner events.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Strong knowledge of finance, budgets, and budgeting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people at all levels within the organization and community.
- A commitment to the Food Bank’s mission and core values.
- Integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, insurance, and use of a personal vehicle.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds as needed.
- Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.