Hunger Relief Program Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates United Way of Central Alabama's hunger-relief initiatives: developing a new after-school/summer child meal program, recruiting and training program sites, coordinating emergency food distribution, and supporting grant-funded outreach to community partners. Community-program coordination role based in Birmingham, AL.
Job Description
Support the development and implementation of United Way of Central Alabama's Hunger Relief Initiatives, including supporting the development of a new child meal program. Support the development of strategies that address food insecurity, including coordinating emergency food distribution efforts, establishing new distribution locations in areas of highest need, supporting community engagement and promotion of existing food assistance programs and managing outreach to grantee organizations serving families with immediate food needs.
Responsibilities
- Support United Way hunger-relief programs across the region.
- Support the development and implementation of a new program that provides meals to children during after-school and summer.
- Recruit, train, and onboard participating program sites and serve as primary staff contact for community partners.
- Coordinate program activities and support compliance requirements.
- Support outreach to local partners, including conducting site visits, and support audit and compliance recommendations.
- Support communication with state compliance staff and regulatory agencies.
- Support the implementation of grants related to food insecurity, including visiting partners, helping collect data and monitoring program effectiveness.
- Convene community partners to develop collaborative solutions to hunger challenges.
- Support the utilization of data to identify service gaps and prioritize resource allocation.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of Child Nutrition Programs, including Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Experience supporting grant-funded programs.
Experience building community partnerships and coalitions.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required in Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Nutrition, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience managing community programs, child nutrition programs, food security initiatives, or related programs.
Required:
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Working Conditions:
Normal office work environment. Regular travel throughout the service area required. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
United Way of Central Alabama Mission & Core Values
Mission: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and to improve their community.
Core Values
- Put People First: Respect every person, value employees, foster inclusion, serve others, and lead by example.
- Serve the Community: Understand and meet community needs while making the community better through our work.
- Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity, honesty, transparency, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
- Be Collaborative: Build strong teams and trusted partnerships, work strategically, and unite around shared goals and measures of success.