School Programs Coordinator

Position Title:  School Programs Coordinator

Position Type: Part-time, 20 hours a week, with a chance to transition into full-time.
Compensation: $25/hr.

WHO YOU ARE 

·        A passionate advocate for food justice and equity, committed to serving immigrant and low-income families with dignity and compassion.

·        A reliable and proactive community coordinator who can juggle logistics, relationships, and communication in fast-paced school environments.

·        A team player and connector who enjoys collaborating with school staff, volunteers, and families to make programs thrive.

·        A detail-oriented organizer who can manage schedules, track data, and ensure food distributions run smoothly and efficiently.

·        A culturally aware communicator who values diversity, empathy, and partnership in every interaction. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

As the School Programs Coordinator, you will support the coordination and delivery of AfriThrive’s School-Based Food Assistance and Food is Medicine programs.

You will ensure that school food distributions are well-organized, culturally appropriate, and community-centered reaching families who need them most. Your role is essential to AfriThrive’s goal of promoting health and food equity across Montgomery County. You will collaborate with schools, volunteers, and partners to make every distribution day successful, accurate, and impactful. 

·        Recruit, orient, and coordinate volunteers for school-based food distribution events.

·        Provide on-site support and guidance to volunteers to ensure safety and efficiency.

·        Build and maintain positive relationships with school staff, parent groups, and community partners.

·        Track volunteer participation and attendance for program reporting and recognition. 

·        Collect and maintain accurate records of program participation, food quantities, and volunteer involvement.

·        Submit timely summaries and updates to the Program Manager for reporting and evaluation.

·        Ensure all program documentation is complete, organized, and accessible for team review.

·        Maintain confidentiality and uphold AfriThrive’s data integrity standards. 

·        Distribute culturally relevant nutrition education and wellness materials as part of AfriThrive’s Food is Medicine initiative.

·        Assist with nutrition events, cooking demonstrations, and school-based family engagement activities.

·        Promote AfriThrive’s other programs and opportunities to participating families. 

·        Experience coordinating community or school-based programs, ideally in food access, public health, or social services.

·        Strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

·        Comfort working in diverse cultural settings and engaging with families and children.

Proficiency in maintaining clear, accurate records and reports.

·        Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and assist with event setup.

·        Reliable transportation required (mileage reimbursement provided).

·        Ability to speak Spanish (added advantage)