NOW HIRING: School Meals Project Coordinator

by Jasmine Pantoja | Mar 9, 2022 | Education Blog, Job Openings

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Established in 2003, the Dolores Huerta Foundation’s (DHF) mission is to inspire and organize communities to establish volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF conducts movement-building at the intersection of race, class, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status to address the harmful and discriminatory practices and abuses faced by marginalized individuals and families in the San Joaquin Valley. DHF uses a multi-pronged approach – grassroots organizing, advocacy, leadership development, and a public relations strategy to inform narrative change.

POSITION:

The DHF Education Policy Program seeks to hire a School Meals Project Coordinator to educate, train, organize, and engage community members to advocate for health and nutrition through Civic Engagement. The School Meals Project Coordinator will create a curriculum regarding issues related to health and nutrition. The curriculum will be centered on empowering parents, students and community members to advocate for community health. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Education Policy Director to produce planning and coordination of health education programs, projects, and/or campaigns.
• Cultivate DHF participation in collaborations with partner organizations and seek allies addressing food insecurity in the San Joaquin Valley 
• Maintain analysis and oversight of existing health and nutrition policies at target school districts
• Research and compile data to support state and national legislative efforts addressing food insecurity.
• Develop positive relationships with school districts to support DHF’s advocacy work.
• Communicate and coordinate with parents and community members with projects, campaigns, and media opportunities. 
• Facilitate training for parents and other community members on a variety of health, civic engagement, and education curriculum in both Spanish and English.
• Create content for newsletters and various social media platforms to update community members and partners on our work.
• Provide weekly written reports to document activities, updates, and results via conference calls and timely updates.
• Other duties as assigned (nonpartisan voter engagement, data collection & data entry, and fundraising)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience can be substituted for education 
• Experience and passion for community organizing
• Experience in providing trainings
• A proactive solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills (one on one and group dynamics), cultural competency, strong listening skills, and personable
• Patience and flexibility
• Excellent team player
• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Videoconference, google drive, & on-line navigation
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Strong collaborator, team player, able to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Time management skills
• Self-confidence and self-assurance
• California Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

Location: Kern County

Hourly rate: $21.50

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 75% of Medical Premium paid by DHF
• Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with Employer Match 
• Accrued Paid Vacation
• Internal learning and development programs

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to:

humanresources@doloreshuerta.org Subject: “School Meals Project Coordinator Applicant: [YOUR NAME]”