The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church.

Mission

As a ministry and agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, NDS, through its staff, is to treat members of the community with compassion and respect.  They are to bring the mission of the Church to serve those in need, particularly those experiencing food insecurity.

Job Purpose

The Program Development Coordinator is considered to be a very responsible position, whose work requires a high level of accountability and responsibility.  This position works closely with others on the child nutrition team as well as site staff.  Specific duties will vary throughout the calendar year based on the demands and workflow of the child nutrition program.

Duties and responsibilities

• Promotes children’s participation in NDS meal programs through visits, activities, presentations, and nutrition education demonstrations.
• Promotes NDS programs by visiting sites to foster good relations.
• Works with the Community Resources Director to identify new sites.
• In cooperation with the Community Resources Director, we create outreach materials and information packets for all NDS Programs.
• Represents NDS at outside meetings, trainings and conferences.
• Assists with NDS training sessions, special projects and events.
• Participate in NDS Wellness Committee discussions and meetings.

Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with applicable:

• All NDS programs and regulations
• NDS policies, guidelines and regulations
• Catholic Charities of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan policies, guidelines, and regulations

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, nutrition or education preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

• Has a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business use.

Skills

• Knowledge of nutrition, health and wellness
• General understanding of the federally funded child nutrition programs
• Excellent verbal communication and professional writing
• Excellent people skills
• Public Speaking dominant
• Organizational skills
• Maintain current ServSafe certificate and complete required training as assigned.
• Assures the appropriate use of NDS property.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 lbs.