School Meal Liaison

Overview

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating School Meal Nutrition Programs, including oversight of Site Monitors, Site Supervisors, and volunteers/interns. The role involves collaboration with sites to enhance program effectiveness and supports Fresno EOC’s mission to foster a sustainable community free of poverty.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Dietary Manager to coordinate At-Risk After School (ARA) and Summer Food Services Program (SFSP), including staff and volunteer oversight.
• Manage daily operations of ARA and SFSP sites.
• Provide training and guidance to site supervisors, monitors, and volunteers to ensure adherence to USDA guidelines.
• Conduct annual training sessions for Site Supervisors.
• Ensure timely and accurate meal order processing and adjustments.
• Collaborate with sites to increase program participation via outreach efforts.
• Continuously train and supervise ARA and SFSP personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all monitoring requirements and provide assistance to site monitors as necessary.
• Review, maintain, and prepare daily and weekly records and reports for claims processing.
• Perform monthly audits on claimed meals and enter monthly claims into the database.
• Implement marketing strategies to promote ARA and SFSP programs and improve participation.
• Complete monthly program expense reports timely.
• Travel locally for work-related activities using reliable transportation.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in Nutrition or related field preferred.
• At least two years of food service experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of clerical experience required.
• Food Handlers card required within 30 days of hire if not already held.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business software for record keeping.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedural documents, conduct arithmetic, and complete forms.
• Strong presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another secondary language preferred based on client needs.
• Availability to work non-standard hours and days.
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, required vehicle insurance, and eligibility to drive agency vehicles.

Physical Demands

This job requires frequent sitting, hand use, talking, hearing, standing, walking, and reaching; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally. Vision abilities needed include near and distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Employees may be exposed occasionally to outdoor weather conditions and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to represent core duties and requirements but does not encompass all aspects of the role. Fresno EOC retains the right to modify job responsibilities and qualifications as necessary.