Program Coordinator (Child Programs)
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan · Flint, MI · 4 days ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
The Program Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day operations of all state and federally funded programs, specifically focusing on CACFP food distribution programs. The position requires acting as a liaison between culinary staff, off-site FBEM staff, and Program/Customer staff, while providing superior customer service to all internal team members and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a positive work environment in alignment with the Food Bank core values.
- Directly coordinate staff members within the operations of CACFP training and develop, coach to ensure success of staff.
- Cooking staff, off-site FBEM staff, and Program/Customer staff.
- Provide superior customer service to all internal team members and other stakeholders of the organization.
- All activities will support the organization's mission, culture, and strategic plan objectives.
Requirements
- Create and maintain a positive work environment in alignment with the Food Bank core values.
- Directly coordinate staff members within the operations of CACFP training and develop, coaching to ensure success of staff.
- Cooking staff, off-site FBEM staff, and Program/Customer staff.
- Provide superior customer service to all internal team members and other stakeholders of the organization.
- All activities will support the organization's mission, culture, and strategic plan objectives.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent required, Bachelors preferred and Food Safety Certification or the ability to certify.
- A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in an area of social services or related field or a combination of education and experience.
- Highly developed oral, written, and advanced communication skills.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Must be familiar with assigned service area.
Skills
- Advanced communication skills.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate corporate needs; regular attendance with some weekends will be required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Work, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent prioritizing, planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.
- Ability to work in partnership with other staff members.
- Attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding customer service skills that incorporate a cooperative and friendly attitude.
- Genuine appreciation of FBEM’s mission and the ability to communicate it.
- Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy and the ability to honor confidentiality.
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences and personalities.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 10 days per year, increasing with years of service (up to 30 days annually)
- 40 hours of Transitional PTO for new employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 80/20 employer cost share)
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance equal to one times your annual salary, with optional additional and family coverage available
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 10% of salary (upon plan eligibility)