Program Coordinator, NUTRITION SERVICES

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficient skills in data management, including gathering, organizing, and synthesizing data.
• Ability to proofread documents for spelling, grammar, and clarity.
• Working knowledge of the federal lunch program, eligibility requirements, and federal guidelines.
• Five (5) years of experience in a K-12 environment, Nutrition Services role preferred.
• Ability to prioritize workflow to address multiple departmental needs.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Access, and Word.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with parents, campus personnel, and department staff.
• Effective presentation skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Annual Contract: 250 days

SALARY:

$49,363 (CP-8)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and oversee the Federal Lunch Program office, ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations related to application processing, eligibility determination, and participant notification.
• Manage program compliance and audit readiness, including eligibility verification, documentation, and coordination of state and federal review processes.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data; generate reports to monitor eligibility status, participation trends, and student account balances.
• Serve as a liaison and primary point of contact for campuses, parents, and departments regarding eligibility, meal accounts, and program requirements.
• Coordinate communication efforts to families and staff, including notifications regarding application status, grace periods, and program updates.
• Collaborate with campus and district staff to increase program participation through targeted outreach and promotional initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal guidelines by attending required training and implementing updates as needed.
• Supervise department Receptionist and Free and Reduced Secretary.
• Ensure reception area coverage during business hours while maintaining safety and security protocols for building access.
• Manage staff badging processes, including access requests and inventory of supplies.
• Provide backup support for work order management, including entering requests, coordinating with maintenance and technical staff, and monitoring completion status as needed.
• Support Emergency Management efforts, including maintaining emergency plans, coordinating drills, and documenting outcomes.
• Maintain inventory of emergency equipment, including radios, AEDs, and first aid kits.
• Schedule, conduct, and evaluate safety drills; communicate results to appropriate leadership and teams.
• Maintain accurate safety and compliance records within designated systems (e.g., Navigate 360).
• Coordinate departmental meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and logistical support.
• Manage financial and administrative functions, including PCARD reconciliation, and petty cash.
• Coordinate and manage supply ordering for warehouses and departmental stock, including placing orders, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring pricing and records are accurate across systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and support district initiatives, including summer feeding programs, trainings, and special events.
• Cooordinate department travel and lodging as needed.
• Provide consistent and reliable support to the Nutrition Services Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Required to sit, twist and bend;
• Frequently required to lift up to 60-lbs;
• Work with machinery;
• Kneeling, climbing, bending, stooping and reaching above shoulder level;
• Required to work outside in various extreme conditions;
• Required to work in greenhouses that may be extremely hot during certain months;
• Required to load and unload equipment, possibly multiple time daily;
• Required to climb in and out of the bus through the service door;
• Required to drive in reverse which requires twisting the upper body and neck while driving;
• Must be able to pass a mandatory Department of Transportation physical.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

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