Program Coordinator - United Way - Sacramento, CA

13 Jan 2015 9:08 PM | Anonymous

Program Coordinator - Sacramento, CA


Reporting to the Community Impact Health Program Officer, United Way California Capital Region’s Program Coordinator is a key member of the Community Impact team with high quality and high volume expected output. The Program Coordinator coordinates a broad range of health related projects that pertain to addressing key areas around child nutrition, food access and insecurity, and overall coordination of the United Way Healthy Meals Program. Launched in September 2014, the United Way Healthy Meals Program aims to provide healthy, nutritious and well-balanced meals in after school programs across United Way California Capital Region’s service area. Currently, the program serves healthy meals to over 800 children per day in Sacramento and Placer Counties. The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all program functions and for driving program growth. This position is a grant funded position and is contingent upon renewal and expansion of the United Way Healthy Meals Program.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Overall coordination of the United Way Healthy Meals Program, which aims to dramatically increase the consumption of well balanced, nutritious meals by children in United Way California Capital Region’s service area. Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements for child nutrition programs as set forth by the USDA and the California Department of Education. Ensure program cost effectiveness and compliance with state and federal requirements regarding nutrition, sanitation, safety and record-keeping. Provide regular training sessions for all program partners on topics including: USDA program regulations, meal patterns and nutrition, menu planning, record-keeping, meal counts, purchasing of food and non-food items, sanitation and safety requirements and Civil Rights compliance. Function as a positive and contributing member of the United Way team. Maintain positive working relationships with program partners and stakeholders. Create new and innovative partnerships to expand the Healthy Meals Program. Responsible for preparing program reports, the monthly CDE claim, renewal of the annual child nutrition application, compile and submit program year end reports, conduct site monitoring visits and apply for appropriate grants to support the program. Manage relationship with food service vendor to ensure accurate food orders, timely deliveries and accurate production records. Develops specifications for and solicits competitive prices and requisitions for all food service contracts, equipment and supplies for the program. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


  • Fast mover and thinker with high level of creativity Knowledge of community development, health and obesity issues and the collective impact model a plus. Working knowledge of United Way and its mission Self-starter who needs little direction or guidance High level of energy and dynamic personality Hard worker with outstanding work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with a variety of stakeholders Ability to use independent judgment and make sound decisions Ability to build and retain quality relationships Ability to effectively coordinate with other organizations Ability to appropriately represent United Way as a public spokesperson High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


Education Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business, public health, or social services or a related field

Experience Requirements: • Knowledge and experience with child nutrition programs, including but not limited to, the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Meal Service Program • Experience developing and implementing operating plans and budgets • Experience working with state and federal funding • Salary commensurate with experience 

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume, to Kristina Ricci at Kristina.Ricci@uwccr.org. The position will remain open until filled with preference given to applications received on or before January 23, 2015. 

Category: Community Impact/Building Staff
Date Posted: January 12, 2015
Application Deadline: January 23, 2015

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United Way California Capital Region
10389 Old Placerville Road Sacramento CA 95827
Fax: (916) 368-3029
http://www.yourlocalunitedway.org/.

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