Program Manager- Food Access

Overview 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.

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.

• 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: $/ 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.

• 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…