CACFP Program Lead & Nutrition Compliance Strategist

Illinois Education Job Bank; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Child Care Program Administrator (Principal Consultant #734) in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on CACFP program administration, fiscal oversight, and technical support for local education agencies and program sponsors.

Responsibilities include coordinating program management, reviewing budgets, delivering training, interpreting federal/state regulations, and ensuring compliance across sponsoring organizations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a listed field; or Bachelor's with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Two years of related experience in nutrition, food service management, wellness program management, government grants, budgeting or auditing.
• Strong knowledge in nutrition, program administration, finance or social services; ability to apply problem solving to complex issues.
• Experience with resource allocation, project coordination, information systems and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration and program management for CACFP, serving as main contact for participants, legislators, USDA and advocates.
• Approve sponsoring organizations and sites, conduct financial reviews and ensure viability for participation.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures against approvals.
• Provide technical assistance, develop training materials, and present at workshops and webinars.
• Interpret federal/state regulations and oversee compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Develop procedures and technology systems for efficient program administration.
• Coordinate timelines for reports and activities; collect and analyze data for outreach.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Resource allocation

Project coordination

Information systems

Database applications

Multi-tasking

Time management

Computer literacy

MS Word

MS Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel ability

Illinois driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Education, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Social Services

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Child Care Program Administrator (Principal Consultant #734) in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on CACFP program administration, fiscal oversight, and technical support for local education agencies and program sponsors.

Responsibilities include coordinating program management, reviewing budgets, delivering training, interpreting federal/state regulations, and ensuring compliance across sponsoring organizations and