Food Systems Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) aims to address food insecurity across the entirety of King County. The Food Access team at YGS, alongside other internal and external partners, works collectively to provide our communities with resources and programs that are relevant and culturally affirming. Our suite of Food Access programs and resources includes:

• Food Pantries
• Community Meals
• Grocery “Rescue”
• Meal Kit/Produce Box/Backpack distribution
•  Federal Nutrition Programming (CACFP/SFSP)
• Advocacy and collaboration with community partners

Location: Dale Turner Family YMCA Branch

The Program Manager, Food Access, will play a crucial role in this team by supporting the in-person coordination and execution of our community-facing Food Access programs. This includes our community meal sites, meal kit/produce box distribution, and occasional support for our other programs. They will also provide back-end administrative support to ensure that their assigned programs run effectively, are in compliance, and truly meet the needs of community members. As our programming is county-wide, this role will require someone who has access to transportation and can reliably make it to assigned job sites. The Program Manager will also work collaboratively with the rest of the Food Access team, other YMCA teams, and our community partners to support YGS’ overall mission and work.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

Hiring Range: $32.00-36.00/ hour DOE

• Design and deliver high-quality hunger response programs that focus on creating equity and justice for all
• Maintains professional relationships with families, facility personnel and the community. May plan and conduct events.
• Can create and shop for supply lists to meet program demands while adhering to budget and financial procedures.
• Maintains required records according to YMCA standards.
• Compiles program statistics and provides reports as required for assigned programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA best practices and any other applicable standards.
• May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three (3) years or more of relevant experience. Working with children, families, community programs and/or hunger response/ food systems programs.
• Strong customer service skills, responding to multiple questions by phone, email and in person.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and confidentiality of evaluative information.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment such as copiers and phone systems.
• Current state approved first-aid certification.*
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.*
• Current Food Safety Handlers Card*
  * At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment).

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Three (3) years or more of demonstrated experience in program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful

Physical Requirements

• Role may require standing, walking, squatting, sitting, typing, bending, reaching, twisting, repetitive hand movements, and driving.
• Hearing must be adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.
• Visual acuity must be adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move anywhere from 5 lbs. - 50 lbs.
• Requires lifting above the shoulders occasionally.

REGULAR WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will spend 25% of time in an indoor office environment. Position will be based out of Dale Turner Family YMCA Branch.
• Requires local travel up to 75% of the time to assigned program sites. Some of these sites may include warehouses, retail stores, YMCA Branches, churches, and other partner locations.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• This position will have intermittent supervision.
• The regular weekly schedule for this position will primarily be the following; with some occassional exceptions as needed to meet program and organizational needs: Tuesday - 10:30 AM PST - 6:30 PM PST. Wednesday 10:30 AM PST - 6:30 PM PST  Thursday 12:00 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
• Position may occasionally require some evenings or weekends to meet job requirements

Code of Conduct for Applicants

ABOUT THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be added, removed, or changed based on organizational needs. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply—even if your experience doesn't precisely align with every qualification in the job description. Your unique skills and perspective may be just what we're looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three (3) years or more of relevant experience. Working with children, families, community programs and/or hunger response/ food systems programs.
• Strong customer service skills, responding to multiple questions by phone, email and in person.
• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and confidentiality of evaluative information.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment such as copiers and phone systems.
• Current state approved first-aid certification.*
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.*
• Current Food Safety Handlers Card*
  * At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment).

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Three (3) years or more of demonstrated experience in program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful

Physical Requirements

• Role may require standing, walking, squatting, sitting, typing, bending, reaching, twisting, repetitive hand movements, and driving.
• Hearing must be adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.
• Visual acuity must be adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move anywhere from 5 lbs. - 50 lbs.
• Requires lifting above the shoulders occasionally.

REGULAR WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will spend 25% of time in an indoor office environment. Position will be based out of Dale Turner Family YMCA Branch.
• Requires local travel up to 75% of the time to assigned program sites. Some of these sites may include warehouses, retail stores, YMCA Branches, churches, and other partner locations.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• This position will have intermittent supervision.
• The regular weekly schedule for this position will primarily be the following; with some occassional exceptions as needed to meet program and organizational needs: Tuesday - 10:30 AM PST - 6:30 PM PST. Wednesday 10:30 AM PST - 6:30 PM PST  Thursday 12:00 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST
• Position may occasionally require some evenings or weekends to meet job requirements

Code of Conduct for Applicants

ABOUT THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be added, removed, or changed based on organizational needs. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply—even if your experience doesn't precisely align with every qualification in the job description. Your unique skills and perspective may be just what we're looking for