Purpose Of Position:

• Managing the Child Nutrition Team at Food Bank of Alaska 
• Ensuring the successful sponsorship of the following federal nutrition programs: 
  • Summer Food Service Program (SFSP),
  • Child and Adult Care Program (CACFP), and
  • Meals-To-You Alaska (MTYA)
• Managing grant funded child nutrition programs
• Leading departmental child nutrition efforts and initiatives

Essential Position Duties:

• Supervise the child nutrition team including training, evaluation, workflow planning, and accountability.
• Interface and communicate with program stakeholders both internal and external.
• Take primary responsibility for successful administration and operation of current federal food programs as listed above. Conduct program reviews with the goal of continuous improvement.
• Manage the Weekend Backpack Program.
• Support procurement efforts pertaining to child nutrition purchases.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally on initiatives and functions of the role.
• Coordinate and participate in child nutrition programs site outreach and visit efforts. Statewide travel may at times be required. Opportunities for national travel to conferences and events may exist.
• Operate as part of the Programs Department, supporting departmental initiatives including Thanksgiving Blessing, agency alignment, Anti-Hunger Conference and other mission-oriented programs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three years+ of team-based management and leadership experience.
• Experience with federal and/or state programs preferred.
• Vision and creativity in developing and managing child nutrition opportunities.
• Focus on developing and maintaining professional relationships with a broad range of partners, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Intermediate experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Experience with Microsoft 365 Office suite beneficial.
• Organized and detail oriented, with accountability for accurate reporting.
• Strategic thinking skills, with an eye for continuous improvement.
• High-level and comprehensive communication abilities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of Alaskans and people from different cultures, marked by the ability to relate respectfully and effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to the organizational mission to end hunger.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Ability to legally work in Alaska and government issued photo identification required.

Here are some of the amazing benefits that come with this position:  

• A shared leave bank to cover employees when they have emergencies and have exhausted their personal leave.
• A Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold plan with very low employee costs.
• Principle Dental and Vision at a very low cost to employees.
• Free Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Paid time off, starting with 3 weeks accrued in the first year, increasing every year to 6 weeks.
• Approximately 13 paid holidays which include a full week in December. In addition, paid “snow days” when weather conditions force workplace closures.
• A 403b retirement plan with an employer match.
• Hybrid/ flexible schedule opportunities.
• A Wellness Reimbursement Plan.
• An outstanding team and work environment.
• Administrative offices are pet friendly.
• Regular fun events for staff with contests, prizes, and food.