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Meal Program Associate

Employer
KIPP DC
Location
Washington, DC, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Company Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system, that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating nearly 7,000 students and employing 1,200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Meal Program Associate will support all KIPP DC's campuses by providing administrative and logistical support. This includes, but is not limited to, responsibilities such as analyzing data, grant tracking, conducting school observations and program audits, training staff and other responsibilities as needed related to the National School Lunch Program. The Meal Program Associate is an exempt role that reports to the Food Service Director and works closely with each campuses' Senior Manager of Campus Operations, Lunch Administrators, third-party contractors, and the wider community to support School and Network based initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:
  • Conducting school observations
  • Facilitating meal program audits
  • Student Surveys and Focus Groups
  • Managing special projects (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Pilots, RFP Bid Process, Tastings/Surveys, Emergency Food, etc.)
  • Supporting with annual staff training
  • Compiling reports and summaries
  • Creating meeting notes for program sessions

Weekly:
  • Sending weekly production records to Lunch Administrator staff, as needed (i.e. missing production records from vendor)
  • Analyzing PowerSchool claims for trends and discrepancies (i.e. classroom analysis, popular days, missing data, etc.) and sending email communication to staff.

Monthly:
  • Conducting School Meal Program Observations (cafeteria service/classroom service) for KIPP DC schools (i.e. breakfast, lunch, and snack observations)
  • Reviewing and sending out monthly menus to Operations staff (LAs, Ops leads, CSAs, ADs) and Senior Marketing and Communications Associate
  • Completing monthly FFVP budget tracker and OSSE FFVP Claim

Quarterly:
  • Completing Meal Program Audits for KIPP DC schools

Occasionally:
  • Onboarding new staff by regularly reviewing paperwork and observing systems and/or procedures to identify gaps, challenges and best suited practices
  • Supporting new hire training and annual training for Lunch Administrators with regards to the National School Lunch Program, Civil Rights, other specialty training, etc.
  • Communication around Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program orders to reconcile any changes and discrepancies
  • Following up with School Ops leads and/or Campus Support Associates, vendors and manufacturers regarding malfunctioning equipment and replacements
  • Attending annual OSSE training and other training to support ongoing knowledge and professional development


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of three years' relevant experience
  • Associate degree or higher preferred
  • Experience in food service management preferred
  • Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Experience working with Google Suite (Google Docs, sheets, Slides and Forms)
  • Comfort with working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multitask
  • Detail- and results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
  • Initiative and leadership skills
  • Experience in non-profit/education field a plus
  • Passion for education reform and the belief that every child can succeed
  • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC's mission and to advancing its antiracist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families


Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit www.kippdc.org to complete an online application (including submission of a resume and cover letter) for the Campus Support Associate role. The start date for this position is immediate. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

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Company

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system, that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating nearly 7,000 students and employing 1,200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission. As part of the KIPP network’s 255 schools, we share best practices and innovations with our peers across the city and country.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled professional development and leadership opportunities. We acknowledge the demands of the teaching profession and continually seek to improve sustainability, benefits, and supports for teachers. We are seeking teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow.

Company info
Telephone
9033608
Location
2600 Virginia Ave NW
Suite 900
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia
20037
US

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