Come join our dynamic food program and help change lives! The meals we serve give children the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive!
The Y believes that children deserve every opportunity possible to learn, grow, and thrive. The meals we serve in our Mobile Fit and summer feeding programs help more children get the nutrition they need for good health.
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Program Director will be responsible for the overall implementation, management and efficient operation of the Mobile Fit & YMCA Food Program.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Directs and supervises Mobile Fit program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed, including food program supervisors, food program staff and mobile fit staff. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Becomes fully knowledgeable in USDA guidelines for the SFSP and CACFP Program.
- Works collaboratively with site staff, administrative staff, families and children to ensure Mobile Fit & anti-hunger programming is implemented in accordance with the Y’s standards.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and establishes the Y as a positive, reputable anti-hunger and healthy living partner within the community.
- Performs functions of financial administration and programmatic performance evaluation including: preparation and timely submission of grant applications and reports, development and adjustment of department budgets, coordination of budgeted funds among multiple program sites, screening and processing requests for expenditures, and working with Sponsored Programs to ensure the timely application of reimbursement from the grantor.
- Ensures compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor; oversees and responds to special audits conducted by grantor within timelines given.
- Helps set relevant policies and provides technical support to site staff and administrative staff to ensure all grant requirements are both understood and operationalized across the organization; surfaces and addresses issues of risk, non-compliance and pro-actively works with administration to provide strategic interventions.
- Maintains accurate inventory records, ensures adequate inventory for meal service and orders food items regularly. Maintains accurate and detailed records of purchases. Manages the program budget and YMCA resources in a responsible manner.
- Collects data and develops systems necessary for tracking of meal production, number of participants, program efforts, processes and outcomes. Ensures recordkeeping compliance both on-site and off-site.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
- Attends all staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Models and puts into practice behavior that supports inclusion and diversity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge and experience with federally funded anti-hunger initiatives including CACFP and SFSP.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Superior supervisory skills with ability to inspire and motivate staff and volunteers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other software programs.
- Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a budget to meet program goals.
- Present a professional image and possess conflict resolutions skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, versatility and independent thinking.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $35,350.00
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 31 2019
Active Until:
Oct 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit