Position Summary
The Summer Meals Coordinator facilitates Land to Hand’s Summer Food Service Program for local children in Columbia Falls, Olney, and Trego. The Summer Meals Coordinator will be responsible for picking up lunches from Whitefish High School and distributing them to various locations depending on the day.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded, state-administered program. USDA reimburses program operators who serve no-cost, healthy meals and snacks to children and teens. Meals are served at summer sites in low-income communities, where sponsors often also offer enrichment activities, or — in approved rural communities facing access issues — may be provided via grab-n-go or delivery. (https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program)
About Land to Hand MT
Land to Hand MT is a 501c(3) non-profit, community organization founded by families, farmers, community leaders & eaters from around the Flathead Valley. The mission of Land to Hand is to build a strong community food system that fosters socially just ways of accessing food.
Land to Hand MT is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in our work environment and our hiring practices. The Land to Hand DEI process is ongoing, and year-round. All staff participate in this process. We are committed to collaboratively creating workplace culture, physical spaces, policies, and programs that allow for the full participation of staff, board of directors, volunteers, and clients of all identities and abilities. To structure this work, we meet regularly, incorporate DEI in materials and processes, train all staff, and take concrete steps towards our DEI goals.
To Apply:
Please email a short cover letter, resume, and three references with the subject line “Summer Meals Coordinator” to emily@landtohandmt.org
Please review this entire job description. We also recommend reviewing our website to learn more about us: landtohandmt.org. Land to Hand MT is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices, and believes that many of the qualifications and skills listed below can be taught to the right candidate. If you are interested in the position and enthusiastic, but do not meet all of the qualifications, we would love you to apply!
Position Term: Seasonal position
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12 weeks: Early June through late August 2024
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20-25 hours per week
Salary: $20 per hour DOE
Locations: Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Olney, Trego
Direct Reports: Backpack Program Coordinator
Indirect Reports: Food Access Program Manager
Job Responsibilities:
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Safely drive Land to Hand’s full-size van roughly 300 miles per week.
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Maintain strict adherence to daily delivery schedule.
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Store and serve meals with a high degree of food safety.
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Track meals served and report information to food service staff at Whitefish School District.
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Maintain accurate reporting forms for Land to Hand.
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Maintain confidentiality regarding the identity of all program participants.
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Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
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Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Understanding of food access issues and compassion for a just food system.
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Passion for working with youth.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
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Must have or be willing to obtain a basic ServeSafe certification.
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Must pass a background check to work with youth and vulnerable populations.
Expected Work Schedule:
This outlines the tentative delivery schedule for the summer program. If you are interested in the position but aspects of this schedule do not work for you please apply anyway!
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Mondays & Wednesdays: Tentative hours 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Pick up lunches in Whitefish and deliver to Columbia Falls, Olney and Trego. Summer Meals Coordinator will manage the distribution site in Olney.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays: Tentative hours 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Pick up lunches in Whitefish and deliver to Columbia Falls. Two Thursdays a month the Summer Meals Coordinator will assist with Land to Hand’s FoodRx deliveries in Kalispell.
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Fridays: Tentative hours 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Pick up lunches in Whitefish and manage the distribution site in Columbia Falls.
Confidentiality Agreement
We have an obligation to our clients to maintain their confidentiality and respect their privacy. Our staff and volunteers at farmers markets are in direct contact with members of our communities who are on social welfare programs. If you recognize anyone, do not discuss their usage of our programs with anyone outside of our organization. Each of our clients has the right to confidentiality and we want them to feel welcome and to trust our staff and volunteers. The release of any confidential information, including names and use of programs, to any unauthorized person can result in dismissal from your service.
