Are you looking for a job that allows you to help others and truly make a difference? Do you want something you can take pride in? If so, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland wants you. We are one team with one mission – to end hunger. Check out our current openings below to see how you can join our team and serve others.
Senior Support, RX and Pantry Programs Specialist
This position is responsible for managing all CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)
aspects of sub-grant agreements, reporting, and compliance required by the Kentucky Department
of Agriculture and USDA. Also, managing RX and general agency partner relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Build and maintain positive relationships between FAKH and its partner agency network, especially those serving as sub-contractors of CSFP programs.
- Become a FAKH programs expert including CSFP policies, procedures, regulatory guidance applicable to program implementation, product distribution and reporting.
- Establish CSFP distribution sites, as needed, alongside Director within each FAKH service county. Use MPIN data to determine underserved areas.
- Conduct regular and ongoing training/communication with all organizations and personnel involved with partner agencies and/or distribution sites including CSFP income guidelines and changing regulations.
- Train, coordinate and ensure agency submission of required monthly data and reports to complete FAKH required reports.
- Conduct monitoring to meet both CSFP and FA requirements. (CSFP-Annually, RX and General Pantries-Biannually). Ensures that products through all FAKH programs are distributed in a manner in keeping with health, safety, and contractual requirements of the programs. Maintain accurate records documenting compliance/non-compliance with contract terms.
- Directly responsible for oversight of the Hardin County CSFP program including sign-
- ups and distribution of product. Communicate with Volunteer Coordinator to support volunteer drivers each month, update delivery routes, etc.
- Work alongside IT coordinator to onboard and train agency partners to use data collection software, gather data needed for FAKH use and/or USDA reporting
- Provide assistance to community members in-person, over the phone or online as needed when inquiring about food resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned, assist Director of Agency Services and Programs and other team members as needed
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Social Service, or related field. Two years of experience with government programs or working with seniors a plus.
- Ability to effectively work with diverse groups and individuals, and grassroots community organizations.
- Computer skills and data entry experience essential.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines with attention to detail.
- Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills; must be fair, firm and clear.
- Must occasionally be able to lift 35 pounds.
- Must have a valid Kentucky state driver’s license and good driving record
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Travel two days a week for up to
eight hours. Days and hours are flexible to fit the needs of the FAKH mission.
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports to: Director of Agency Services and Programs
Email resumes to ccairns@feedingamericaky.org
USDA Emergency Food & Pantry Programs Specialist
This position is responsible for managing all TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)
aspects of sub-grant agreements, reporting, and compliance required by the Kentucky Department
of Agriculture and USDA. Also, managing general agency partner relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Build and maintain positive relationships between FAKH and its partner agency network, especially those serving as sub-contractors of TEFAP programs.
- Become a FAKH programs expert including TEFAP policies, procedures, regulatory guidance applicable to program implementation, product distribution and reporting.
- Establish TEFAP distribution sites, as needed, alongside Director within each FAKH service county. Use MPIN data to determine underserved areas.
- Conduct regular and ongoing training/communication with all organizations and personnel involved with partner agencies and/or distribution sites including TEFAP income guidelines and changing regulations.
- Train, coordinate and ensure agency submission of required monthly data and reports to complete FAKH required reports.
- Conduct monitoring to meet both TEFAP and FA requirements. (TEFAP and Pantries Bi-Annually). Ensures that products through all FAKH programs are distributed in a manner in keeping with health, safety, and contractual requirements of the programs. Maintain accurate records documenting compliance/non-compliance with contract terms.
- Work alongside IT coordinator to onboard and train agency partners to use data collection software, gather data needed for FAKH or FANO use and/or TEFAP reporting.
- Schedule Serving Up Fresh Distributions with Agency Partners.
- Provide assistance to community members in-person, over the phone or online as needed when inquiring about food resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned, assist Director of Agency Services and Programs and other team members as needed.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Social Service, or related field. Two years of experience with government programs or working with seniors a plus.
- Ability to effectively work with diverse groups and individuals, and grassroots community organizations.
- Computer skills and data entry experience essential.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines with attention to detail.
- Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills; must be fair, firm and clear.
- Must occasionally be able to lift 35 pounds.
- Must have a valid Kentucky state driver’s license and good driving record
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Travel two days a week for up to
eight hours. Days and hours are flexible to fit the needs of the FAKH mission.
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports to: Director of Agency Services and Programs
Email resumes to ccairns@feedingamericaky.org
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about any of our roles but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate.
Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland is an equal opportunity employer.
