Empower STEAM Summer Meals Coordinator

About the YWCA National Capital Area (YWCA NCA)

Mission – The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Vision – Provide women and their families with the necessary programs that foster independence, economic stability and overall well-being.

Bold Goal – A majority of women and girls of color across the National Capital Area have the resources and support necessary to achieve personal, educational and professional success.

Position Summary

The YWCA NCA is seeking an energetic and organized Summer Meals Coordinator to be part of our EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy team. EmpowerSTEAM is a 5-week, interactive, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics summer program for girls ages 8-17. The Summer Meals Coordinator will receive, organize, and serve breakfast and lunch for participants as part of the DC Summer Meals Program.

EmpowerSTEAM will be held in NW Washington, DC from June 29-July 31, 2026.

Position Responsibilities

• Work with Manager, Youth Programs and Summer Learning Specialist to ensure the successful implementation of the DC Summer Meals Program.
• Receive daily deliveries of breakfast and lunch from the catering vendor each morning.
• Sort and store meals and beverages in accordance with food safety guidelines as well as guidelines specified by the program monitor.
• Set up, serve, and clean up daily breakfast and lunch.
• Complete the necessary daily temperature and meal count logs and coordinate their collection with program monitor.
• Deliver leftover meals to YWCA NCA Headquarters.
• Ensure the cleanliness of kitchen and meal service areas.
• Regularly communicate any challenges or concerns to EmpowerSTEAM leadership team.
• Understand, follow and enforce all safety guidelines and program policies.
• Attend mandatory training sessions.
• Ensure that program participants have a safe and rewarding experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year of experience working in a school, camp, mentoring program or related environment preferred.
• Must be available to attend mandatory training; and be available to work entire 5-week program.
• Must pass state and federal background checks.
• Personal vehicle and clean driving record required.
• Proof of automobile insurance required.
• Must possess a current food handler certification.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Consistently demonstrate prompt and dependable attendance according to work schedules.
• Possess excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to handle varied responsibilities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Must enjoy spending time with youth (ages 8-17) in a camp setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The work is performed in a school environment.

This is position is classified as light work and requires the ability to speak, hear, see, read and lift objects up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. The incumbent must be able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time, ascend and descend stairs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The YWCA National Capital Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to recruit, hire and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is our intent and desire that equal employment opportunities be provided in employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19