Project Coordinator

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Program Overview
BEANS is designed to expand access to and participation in underutilized school meal programs. These programs, which provide as many as three meals a day plus snacks are an essential tool in reducing statewide food insecurity. They help ensure that students have access to nutritious school meals which reduces the burden on the charitable food sector, allowing them to focus outreach and support on families with no school-aged children.

Position Summary
The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing community-based engagement activities, including scheduling and facilitating listening sessions, disseminating QR codes, identifying locations for NourishLink kiosk, and developing culturally responsive, multi-lingual outreach materials. This coordinator will serve as the primary liaison for community events and navigation support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a calendar of community outreach, engagement and educational activities
• Conduct participant screenings and provide information, referrals, and navigation assistance
• Collaborate with program staff regarding community events, resource events, fairs and public forums
• Track outreach activities, community feedback, participation metrics and engagement outcomes; prepare reports and recommendations for program staff
• Assist with program operations related to community engagement initiatives including logistics, promotional materials, scheduling and event coordination
• Review outreach strategies and recommend improvements based on community feedback, participation trends, and program goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, be dependable, reliable and work well in team setting or independently
• Must exercise good judgement under all circumstances
• Must be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with workforce members and/or clients
• Attend program meetings and trainings within the established timeframes

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements

• Minimum Associate degree or equivalent required
• Effectively engages diverse client populations
• Uphold ethical standards in accordance with agency policy and practices
• Ability to provide culturally competent service delivery with cultural humility

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the Project Coordinator is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The individual must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

Additional Information

• Pay Rate: 19.31 per hour
• Work schedule: 8 hours per week

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