Bilingual, Spanish Speaking, Program Coordinator
Do you want to help seniors gain access to healthy food?
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is seeking an individual to coordinate our senior nutrition food box program. The candidate must able to speak Spanish fluently, enjoy working with seniors, building partnerships, be detail orientated and proficient in Microsoft programs, especially Excel.
Bi-lingual Spanish is required for this position.
The Food Bank offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. The benefits package includes medical and dental benefits, employer-paid life and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401 (k) retirement plan with employer match, an employee educational assistance plan, a flexible spending plan, an employee assistance plan, and supplemental insurance.
Position Summary: The CSFP Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the federal nutrition program for seniors called the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). CSFP is a program that provides healthy food through a monthly box distribution to participants who meet the age and income program guidelines. The coordinator is extremely detailed oriented and is a problem solver and works as a team member to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and carry out the mission of the Food Bank. Additionally, the CSFP Coordinator is responsible for coordinating specialized programs as assigned and fluency in Spanish is required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or five years related work experience or the equivalent.
- Three or more years of experience working in or with social services community organizations, ideally senior services.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and client management software, and standard office equipment.
- Bilingual Spanish fluency in speaking, reading and writing required.
- Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to assess issues and develop new strategies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, deal with interruptions, and maintain focus on tasks while producing accurate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively when speaking and in writing using standard forms of professional and office communication.
- High level facilitation skills and ability to make presentations and develop and deliver reports to a varied audience.
- Excellent customer service skills and experience with customer service.
- Experience in community outreach.
- Experience with program development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to obtain food safety certification.
- Ability to work with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.
Our Vision: We envision a state where no one goes hungry.
Diversity Statement: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank embodies diversity, serving every part of our state and engaging people from all communities and backgrounds in our work. We are an open and inclusive organization that welcomes, respects, and values all people. Diversity strengthens our organization, so we take responsibility for attracting employees, volunteers and supporters with diverse identities and life experience. When we seek out, recognize, and cultivate diversity within our staff, we create an enriched and more inclusive work environment. Ultimately, it is our collective wisdom that enables us to achieve our mission with creativity and compassion.
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer.