Community Programs Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Lewiston Corps in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Community Programs Coordinator to manage daily community dinner operations and related feeding programs. The role involves planning meals, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring food safety and recordkeeping across program activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in food service or nonprofit community programming, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in food service, kitchen ops, or nonprofit community programming preferred.
• Must meet food safety requirements and have or obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the Community Dinner Program, including planning, prep, service, and cleanup.
• Develop meal plans for participants.
• Order, receive, and maintain food supplies.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safe food handling.
• Supervise volunteers and ensure safety procedures.
• Record-keeping for meals, inventories, and program activities.

Skills

Food safety & handling

Meal planning

Volunteer coordination

Inventory management

Public food programs

Communication

Team collaboration

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Lewiston Corps
Salvation Army 21st Street
Lewiston, ID 835012034, USA

Description

POSITION TITLE: Commmunity Programs Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Corps Officers

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

• Coordinates and oversees the daily operations of The Salvation Army’s community feeding and related programs, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent program delivery, including food procurement, meal planning and preparation, kitchen operations, volunteer coordination, inventory, supplies, and required recordkeeping.


• Works collaboratively with Corps Officers, staff, volunteers, community partners, and donors to support community programming and may assist with special events, transportation, and other Corps activities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and oversee the Community Dinner Program, including planning, preparation, service, and cleanup for meals provided each week.


• Develop meal plans appropriate for the number and needs of program participants.


• Order, receive, organize, and maintain food and kitchen supplies.


• Monitor food inventory and maintain adequate supplies for scheduled meals and community programs.


• Coordinate the appropriate use of donated food and other food resources.


• Maintain proper food rotation and monitor food for expiration, spoilage, or damage.


• Prepare food and/or coordinate food preparation with staff and volunteers as needed.


• Ensure meals are prepared, stored, transported, reheated, and served in accordance with applicable food safety requirements.


• Maintain required food temperature, sanitation, and safety records, in compliance with food safety regulations.


• Maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen and food-storage environment.


• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and work areas are properly cleaned, maintained, and used, in compliance with food safety regulations.


• Identify equipment, facility, and supply needs and communicate maintenance or repair concerns to Corps Officers.


• Coordinate and direct Community Lunch volunteers, including assigning duties and providing appropriate instruction and supervision.


• Ensure volunteers follow established food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.


• Coordinate volunteer coverage for scheduled meals and community program activities.


• Maintain appropriate records of meals served, food purchases, inventory, donations, volunteer participation, and other program information as required.


• Provide documentation and information necessary for program reports, grants, audits, and other organizational requirements.


• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with food suppliers, community organizations, donors, and other program partners.


• Assist with special meals, community events, holiday programs, and other community programming as assigned.


• Represent The Salvation Army in a professional and courteous manner when interacting with clients, volunteers, donors, community partners, and the public.


• Operate Salvation Army vehicles when required for program operations, including transporting food, supplies, equipment, or individuals as authorized.


• Follow established procedures for transporting food, supplies, and program materials.


• Follow all applicable workplace, kitchen, food-handling, fire, sanitation, and occupational safety requirements.


• Immediately report accidents, injuries, hazards, food-safety concerns, vehicle incidents, or other safety issues to appropriate leadership.


• Use appropriate PPE and safe work practices when handling food, equipment, cleaning chemicals, hot surfaces, sharp objects, or other workplace hazards.


• Maintain confidentiality of participant, donor, volunteer, and organizational information.


• Perform other job-related task and functions, as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Previous experience in food service, kitchen operations, community programming, nonprofit work, hospitality, or a related field required.


• Previous experience working in a commercial or institutional kitchen preferred.


• Experience working with diverse populations and community-based programs preferred.


• Experience transporting supplies/food preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of food preparation, storage, and safe food-handling practices.


• Successful completion of required Food Handler/Supervisor training and ability to maintain required certification.


• Knowledge of applicable food safety and sanitation regulations and ability to consistently apply them in a working kitchen.


• Ability to plan and coordinate meals and kitchen operations efficiently.


• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and community partners.


• Ability to train, direct, and work cooperatively with volunteers.


• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with supervisors and coworkers.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.


• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, safety concerns, and unexpected changes in program operations.


• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organizational policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.


• Driving: Must possess valid State of Washington or Idaho driver's license, be able to pass the Salvation Army motor vehicle report standards, and have at least three years experience as a licensed driver.

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and other applicable Microsoft 365 applications.


• Ability to learn and navigate The Salvation Army's online systems and programs relevant to community programs, reporting, volunteer coordination, and recordkeeping.


• Ability to enter, retrieve, organize, and maintain accurate information in online databases and organizational systems.


• Ability to use email, online scheduling systems, shared files, electronic forms, and other digital tools required for program operations.


• Ability to learn new software and online systems as organizational needs change.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis


• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift.


• Ability to safely lift up to 50


• Ability to operate telephone.


• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.


• Ability to understand written information.


• Ability to perform essential driving duties in a safe and timely manner

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a combination of office, kitchen, dining, storage, community, and vehicle environments, with exposure to typical kitchen hazards, including heat, steam, cleaning chemicals, wet floors, and sharp equipment.


• Duties may involve local driving and transporting food, supplies, equipment, or individuals in varying traffic and weather conditions. Adherence to established safety procedures is required in all work environments.


• Occasional travel, work at alternate locations, or schedule adjustments may be required for community events, food pickups, deliveries, holidays, emergencies, and other organizational activities, as approved by leadership.

Work Schedule / Location:

Monday through Friday / In-person at The Salvation Army Lewiston Corps in Lewiston, ID.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

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