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JOB OPPORTUNITIES - USDA Coordinator

Job Title: USDA Coordinator
Classification: Non exempt
Department: Programs and Services
Reports To: Director of Operations
Prepared Date: December 2009

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the USDA/State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) Coordinator will oversee the registration, monitoring of agencies and households for participation and eligibility in the TEFAP/SFPP programs, manage receiving and distribution of USDA commodities and SFPP food to eligible agencies and households, including Twilight Harvest and KidzPack programs in accordance with State and Federal laws and policies.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Inspects, monitors all FBSJ agencies yearly for USDA compliance for recipient eligibility, agency storage, distribution and record-keeping capacity.

• Trains LDAs in requirements for participation in TEFAP/SFPP/FEMA programs

• Conducts regular spot checks to ensure compliance and eliminate reporting discrepancies

• Conducts needs-based improvement trainings to enhance agency efficiency and compliance.

• Places a quarterly order based on the State’s allocation limits and bonus foods availability.

• Checks and enters commodities received from USDA and other sources

• Ensures that agency orders are set aside for pick-up or delivery Follows the approved reporting system to comply with State and Federal law and regulations

• Control a continuous USDA inventory system and maintain a written accountability log

• Produces a monthly detailed report for the State showing amounts of distributed USDA food

• Reports quarterly on the approved state report form, the numbers of people/households served by agencies

• Coordinates with Agency Relations to monitor and train agencies that receive USDA/SFPP food

• Provides policy changes and appropriate information to agency staff concerning USDA/SFPP and food bank matters

• Communicates the need for resources to appropriate State or Federal offices Attends community events to provide information about USDA and food bank programs

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human service, nonprofit management, business or related field.

• Extensive experience in program management with specific experience in food banking, developing and improving compliance procedures, conducting agency trainings, monitoring, knowledge of USDA commodities requirements a definite plus

• Possesses high organization skills including time management and report writing in compliance with State and Federal USDA regulations.

• Possesses excellent communication skills to address diverse organizations

• Be an independent worker

• Able to work with others in a team atmosphere

• Must possess intermediate/high level skill in MS Word and Excel

Contact

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to hr@foodbanksj.org. No other form of communication will be accepted including phone calls.