Food & Nutrition Program Coordinator

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC; Barre (VT); In loco; USD 36.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Capstone Community Action is seeking a coordinator in Vermont to oversee daily food shelf operations, coordinate volunteers, and develop nutrition education programs. You will support individuals and families in accessing food and essential services while fostering collaborations with local partners.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to work with diverse populations; regular hours are Monday–Friday with some evenings/weekends as needed.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of four years’ experience with human services.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, move pallets, use a hand truck to move food from or into storage, climb into and out of trucks, and lift product onto shelving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human services, domestic violence issues, adult development, and educational and human service networks in central Vermont. Demonstrated sensitivity to issues related to poverty and the barriers faced by people with low incomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse populations including co- workers, parents and children, service providers, and public officials.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, willingness to adopt a team approach to management and ability to delegate responsibility. Experience managing volunteers.
• A home telephone, reliable insured transportation, and a valid Vermont driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Oversees daily food shelf operations.
• Coordinates volunteers.
• Develops nutrition education programs.
• Supports individuals and families in accessing food and essential services.
• Maintains community partnerships.
• Supervises staff.
• Manages reporting requirements.
• Helps secure resources for food security efforts.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Diversity & inclusion

Flexible schedule

Physical ability

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Strumenti

Valid driver's license

Descrizione del lavoro

When you join our team, you will be a part of a mission-driven community dedicated to supporting Vermonters on their path to stability, opportunity, and dignity. Your work will directly impact families facing food insecurity—and you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate organization. Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone’s mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy.

Position:

This role oversees daily food shelf operations, coordinates volunteers, develops nutrition education programs, and supports individuals and families in accessing food and essential services. The coordinator maintains community partnerships, supervises staff, manages reporting requirements, and helps secure resources for food security efforts.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of four years’ experience with human services. Relevant experience with food preparation, nutrition education or nutrition services, or other related experience is accepted.

2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, move pallets, use a hand truck to move food from or into storage, climb into and out of trucks, and lift product onto shelving.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of human services, domestic violence issues, adult development, and educational and human service networks in central Vermont. Demonstrated sensitivity to issues related to poverty and the barriers faced by people with low incomes.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.

6. Ability to work with diverse populations including co- workers, parents and children, service providers, and public officials.

7. Demonstrated leadership ability, willingness to adopt a team approach to management and ability to delegate responsibility. Experience managing volunteers.

8. A home telephone, reliable insured transportation, and a valid Vermont driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits:

The rate of pay offered for this full-time position is $26.44 - $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Capstone’s full-time benefits program offers generous paid time off; health, dental, and life insurance plans; and a 401k retirement plan with employer match as well as the opportunity for professional development.

Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.