Nutrition Project Coordinator

Auburnschl; Auburn (ME); Remote; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Auburn School Department Nutrition Program in Auburn, Maine seeks a part-time Nutrition Project Coordinator to oversee the Food System Innovation Grant, coordinating between schools and local farms, staff, and partners.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and budgeting skills with remote work options and occasional in-person meetings; the successful candidate will monitor progress and deliver reports to grantors.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Research opportunities to include more partners in the Food System Innovation Grant.
• Lead development of a sustainable ordering system between schools and local farms using feedback.
• Ensure compliance with grant guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with grantors, foundations, and funding sources.
• Monitor progress and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure funded projects are completed with sustainability in mind.
• Document and track qualitative and quantitative measurements with involved organizations.
• Conduct regular reviews of grant-funded programs to assess effectiveness and impact.
• Oversee School Based Food Hub Social Media platforms.
• Solicit information from local farms and track expansion opportunities.
• Prepare reporting and evaluation requirements throughout the grant period.
• Outline internal procedures to create a Maine school food hub toolkit.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Nutrition Project Coordinator

Auburn School Department Nutrition Program - Auburn, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5455978
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 05, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Project Coordinator Grant Position
$42/hr-16 hours/week Part-Time. Remote with occasional in-person requests.
Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in overseeing the collaboration between Auburn Public Schools, Lewiston Public Schools and Lisbon School Department managing and coordinating our Food System Innovation Grant. An ideal candidate will work harmoniously with school staff, local farms and various partners involved with the project. Additionally, will be the focal point of communication keeping all parties engaged throughout the course of the grant and monitor the progress and outcomes of budgeted projects. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Grant Coordinator Responsibilities

• Research opportunities to include more partners in our Food System Innovation Grant increasing the project’s ability.
• Take on a leadership role in developing a sustainable ordering system between schools and local farms using feedback gathered.
• Ensure compliance with grant guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with grantors, foundations, and other funding sources serving as a liaison between all applicable stakeholders.
• Monitor the progress and outcomes of budgeted projects, and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure effective implementation of funded projects are completed with sustainability in mind.
• Document and track qualitative and quantitative measurements with assistance from all organizations involved with the grant to gauge overall evaluation of project successes.
• Conduct regular reviews of grant-funded programs to assess effectiveness and impact.
• Oversee the School Based Food Hub Social Media platforms.
• Regularly solicit information from local farms involved with the grant process and track potential avenues for project expansion.
• Prepare all reporting and evaluation requirements throughout the duration of the grant in the required format determined by the granting agency.
• Outline the details of internal procedures initiated through the grant process to create a school food hub toolkit specific to Maine.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Grant Coordinator Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and maintaining documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of grant evaluation of outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in addition to all Google platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as nonprofit management, public administration, or business preferred.
• Proven experience in grant coordination, grant writing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with schools nutrition programs and nonprofit organizations and their operations is preferred.
• Ability to create program evaluation and outcome measurements as applicable.
• Strong understanding of financial management and budgeting principles.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and prioritize competing demands.
• Completion of Department of Education Maine Criminal History Record Check
• Citizenship, Residency or Work Visa required.
• Strong commitment to the project’s mission and objectives.

Position Type: Part-time

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Food Services

Career and Technical Education > Agriculture

Career and Technical Education > Computer Science

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Computer Support

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required