Nutrition/Out & About Coordinator (Part-time/Contract)

The Position

Nutrition/Out & About) provides assistance with the day-to-day operations of the Senior Nutrition Program and the Out & About transportation programs for the Encinitas Community and Senior Center.
This is a part-time/temporary/reserve non-benefited position. Incumbents work less than 999 hours a year.

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

Essential Duties of the Recreation Coordinator: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

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  Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and priorities for specialized recreational/nutrition programs.
• Develops reports concerning program effectiveness and identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures by determining resource needs and/or process revisions.
• May lead in the training and supervision of subordinate recreation staff, volunteers, and independent contractors and provides input on the performance.
• Coordinates program related fundraising activities, solicits donations and sponsorships.
• Prepares program event and facility promotional materials such as menus, newsletters, calendars, fliers, and brochures.
• Provides input on the budget and other administrative matters.
• Determines equipment and supply requirements for lunch program activities and obtains and stocks supplies as required.
• Provides staff assistance to the Recreation Services Supervisor(s); participates on a variety of committees.
• Prepares and presents staff reports, grant reports and correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinates recreation services with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Maintains program files, forms, documents and records such as client in-take forms and program attendance.
• Manage kitchen and dining room operations.
• Manage transportation reservations and schedules for senior citizens to and from the lunch program.
• Staff liaison to the Nutrition Site Council and work with community groups and organizations.
• Coordinate bingo, theme parties, and special celebrations.
• Maintain proper health standards, food temperatures and sanitation.
• Assist with menu preparation including portion sizes and meal components.
• Conduct in-service trainings, nutrition educations, and administer food handler cards.
• Maintain program specific databases.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• Communication skills, oral and written.
• Record keeping.
• Computer programs related to area of assignment.
• English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Laws and regulations in driving a vehicle.
• Operations, services and activities of a nutrition program.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and implementation.
• Equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive nutrition program.
• Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to a nutrition program.
• Methods and techniques of public relations and customer service.
• Food and beverage operations.
• Principles of program budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Record keeping.
• Selecting, supervising, directing, training, evaluating and coordinating the work of staff.
• Coordinating and supervising nutrition program and services.
• Operate office equipment including computers and software related to area of specialty.
• Eliciting community and organizational support for the nutrition program.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Operating a vehicle and observing legal driving practices.
• Ability to work with senior citizens and large groups of people.
• Public speaking.
• Plan, organize and coordinate multiple assignments, responsibilities and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing Requirements, Experience, Education:

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  Valid California Driver's License.
• Food Manager's Certification or ability to obtain one.
• CPR, First Aid and AED Training for Adults to ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Any combination equivalent to experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities to operate this program such as two years experience in food service operations and nutrition program planning.

Application Process and Deadline

An on-line application is required by November 30, 2021
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. All employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.