SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM ASSISTANT II (SOUTH COUNTY)

Position Type : Limited-Term

Salary Range : $19.31 - $19.88 Hourly

Job Shift : 25 hrs / wk

Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, performs a variety of responsible program support functions for the Summer Lunch Program of La Manzana Community Resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Program Support :

• Assists in the coordination of Summer Lunch Program throughout the county, maintaining sponsor and site contacts, records, and correspondence.
• Actively participates with the Summer Lunch Program outreach throughout the county.
• Maintains nutrition program materials, including storage, inventory, ordering and distribution including delivery to partners.
• Maintains a variety of records, which may require making mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Maintains and regularly updates media contacts and creates and sends PSA’s and media advisories as outreach for the nutrition programs.
• Files materials according to an established filing system; retrieves files and creates new files as required. Maintains required documentation for evaluative data.
• Uses a variety of office equipment, including copier, fax, printer, and computers.

Professional Conduct :

• Develops and maintains effective and positive working relationships with other staff members, representatives of community agencies and the public.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
• Will need to cover other summer programs as necessary.

Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.

We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.

UNION :

The Summer Lunch Program Assistant II position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• Hours will typically be Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• This position is eligible for a $0.40 per hour bilingual differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

JOB STANDARDS : Skill in :

• Maintaining accurate records, compiling data and preparing reports according to an established format, including Excel and online database systems;
• Filing accurately and making accurate math and statistical calculations;
• Preparing quality written communications and outreach / educational materials such as fliers, brochures, press releases, etc.;
• Working cooperatively and effectively with LMCR staff and other agency personnel, community organizations and the public;
• Attending to a variety of office support details and assigned tasks;
• Using standard office equipment, including PC systems;
• Providing written and verbal translations in English and Spanish;
• Organizing and maintaining warehouse materials and inventories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Computer literate, with proficiency in Excel database systems.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, have access to drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of the work, and be insurable.
• Must qualify to be insured with the agency vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.