Program Manager - 2005154

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York, is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Feeding Our Neighbors initiatives at St. Cecilia’s & Washington Heights. The role oversees data collection, reporting, and coordination of food programs and events.

The position requires collaboration with site directors, adherence to funding and nutrition standards, and regular communication with partners. Full-time, exempt, in NYC, with some evening/weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or at least five years’ experience in the food industry and/or customer service.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate across Feeding Our Neighbors food programs.
• Manage statistical reports and data collection for the department.
• Coordinate special events during the year.
• Ensure program compliance with funding, inspections, data collection, safety, and nutrition.
• Maintain monthly reports and a master data system for clients, meals, and food quantities.
• Support outreach and training, attend related events as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Social service knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office & Database

Independent & team

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Database entry

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Classification: Professional

Department: Feeding Our Neighbors Office: St. Cecila’s & Washington Heights

Reports to: Director of Feeding Our Neighbors

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes x No

Summary: This position will be responsible for several key areas of the Feeding Our Neighbors

Department: 1) provide assistance, support and coordination to the food programs managed and/or

operated by the CCCS FON, 2) manage statistical reports and data collection for the department and

food programs, and 3)assist with coordination of special events during the calendar year. This

position will play an integral role in the development and establishment of various high level

administrative tasks and standards of operations for the various sites and programs within the

program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform annual assessment of conduit food programs to determine efficiencies in program

operations, contractual and sector compliance, funding allocations, data collection, client

tracking, monthly reporting, maintaining nutritional standards, staffing, volunteers, and other

supports as needed.

2. In consultation with FON management, recommendations, corrective actions and/or remedies

will be developed to ensure and maximize program operations.

3. Develop methods to track and follow up with program assessments during the year to ensure

compliance and progress.

4. Program Manager will work with each program to establish expectations for program as

outlined by FON program to ensure program compliance with funding, inspections, data

collection, safety standard, and food nutrition, etc.

5. Develop, maintain and report monthly compliance and progress report of food programs that

include recommendations for enhancements, corrective measures, and/or other considerations

to benefit program operations.

6. In collaboration with Dept. Director and meet with new and/or potential food program sites to

determine level of assistance and support.

7. Develop and manage systematic methods for the collection of program data from programs

and maintain monthly statistical report on behalf of the FON department. Work with contract

manager to continue implementing the PLENTIFUL APP at the various food programs.

8. Develop and maintain master database for registered clients, meals served, lbs. of food

distributed, and other relevant statistical data for FON.

9. Serve as point person with the agency client database system and with CC Data Manager

10. Serve as compliance manager to ensure program sites are providing accurate information of

deliverables and related statistics. Analyze data, trends and coordinate support when needed

based on data collection.

11. Assist with the development of a tracking system for all purchased equipment and service

agreements by site to ensure proper maintenance and inventory of program equipment.

12. Provide reliable responses by phone and e-mail to all requests regarding the programs and/or

department related matters.

13. Attend all related training and acquire certifications as directed by supervisor. May be asked to

represent agency at community events and/or sector related forums in NYC, NYS,

Foundations, and with local elected officials as needed.

14. Support all special projects and/or events during the year as needed.

15. May be asked to assist in the preparation of the agency annual budget process and performance

measure discussions as it relates to the FON programs.

16. Program Manager will need to continuously expand their knowledge and resources within of

the emergency food sector, issues related to hunger, and poverty.

17. Support the SNAP team with Outreach events and data collection

18. Provides support as needed to the FON Director.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday.

Additional evening and weekend hours are required for outreach and special events.

Working conditions and physical demands required:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job.

• Travel at least 50% of the time using public transportation or vehicle, traverse streets; occasionally ascend/descend stairs and be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Remain stationary at a work station or during meetings/presentations, and use a computer.
• Carry a laptop to offsite work locations.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment i.e. copier, fax, scanner, postage machine and printer.
• Ability to use and respond to phone calls.
• Must be able to lift or move containers that weigh over 50 pounds
• Ability to work with the public.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience required: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or at least five years’ experience in the food industry and/or customer service industry.
• Bilingual, Spanish English Required.

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of social service delivery systems, and County resources.
• Good organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Database entry.
• Individual must possess the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Individual must be willing to travel throughout the designated County and to participate in trainings as needed in Albany and elsewhere.