Community Programs Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Commmunity Programs Coordinator to manage daily operations of community feeding and related programs in Lewiston, Idaho. You will oversee meal planning, kitchen logistics, volunteer coordination, inventory control, and recordkeeping to ensure safe, efficient service for participants and partners.

Responsibilities include supervising volunteers, maintaining food safety standards, coordinating with donors and partners, and supporting special

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in food service, kitchen operations, community programming, nonprofit work, hospitality, or related field.
• Experience coordinating or supervising volunteers preferred.
• Experience in commercial or institutional kitchen preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and community-based programs preferred.
• Experience transporting supplies/food preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the Community Dinner Program, including planning, preparation, service, and cleanup for meals each week.
• Develop meal plans appropriate for the number and needs of participants.
• Order, receive, organize, and maintain food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and maintain adequate supplies for scheduled meals and programs.
• Coordinate the use of donated food and resources.
• Maintain food rotation and monitor expiration, spoilage, or damage.
• Prepare food and coordinate with staff/volunteers as needed.
• Ensure meals meet food safety requirements and are transported and served safely.
• Maintain sanitation records and comply with safety regulations.
• Direct Community Lunch volunteers and supervise duties.
• Maintain records of meals served, purchases, inventory, donations, and volunteer participation.
• Provide information for program reports, grants, audits, and requirements.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Volunteer supervision

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Team coordination

Emergency response

Confidentiality

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in food service/kitchen ops

Experience coordinating volunteers

Experience in commercial/institutional kitchen

Experience with diverse populations

Experience transporting supplies/food

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Online databases

Scheduling systems

Email/forms/digital tools

Data entry and recordkeeping systems

Job 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 coordinating or supervising volunteers preferred.
• 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