NourishSmart Program Coordinator
Heravi Peace Institute is focused on implementing food waste reduction initiatives, and they are seeking a Program Coordinator to manage these programs. The role involves coordinating activities across schools and community partners, facilitating communication, and supporting youth engagement and leadership development.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day implementation of all program objectives across school districts, afterschool programs, Extension partners, and statewide 4-H programming
- Coordinate food waste audits, tool distribution, scheduling, site communication, and follow-up activities
- Assist in co-creating and implementing school- or program-specific food waste reduction strategies (e.g., share tables, donation pathways, composting systems, educational campaigns)
- Provide ongoing communication and support to school staff, cafeteria personnel, afterschool educators, and youth teams
- Facilitate problem-solving and troubleshoot implementation challenges across sites
- Support Utah 4-H faculty in planning and delivering youth workshops, leadership activities, and hands-on experiential learning
- Coordinate the bi-monthly statewide Cookalong Kits program: kit assembly and distribution, Zoom logistics, follow-up communication, and participant tracking
- Assist with Youth City Council workshops and statewide recruitment for career exploration events
- Coordinate mentorship and leadership coaching activities in collaboration with faculty and career coaches
- Communicate regularly with community partners including local farmers, food pantries, gleaning groups, Utah Farm to Fork, Wasteless Solutions, and other stakeholders
- Support logistical coordination of produce recovery, gleaning events, donation partnerships, and food rescue systems
- Maintain strong relationships with school district Nutrition Services departments
- Assist in planning, staffing, and executing community workshops, conferences, and educational events
- Support evaluation activities including pre/post food waste audits, tracking lbs of food wasted and recovered, youth participation metrics, and partnership outputs
- Collect, clean, and organize audit data, workshop attendance logs, distribution data, and participant feedback
- Work with the PI and evaluation team to prepare quarterly and annual reports for USDA and National 4-H Council
- Maintain accurate records of all site activities, training sessions, and program results
- Assist in writing success stories, impact summaries, and communications materials
- Oversee purchasing and inventory for Cookalong kits, audit tools, produce boxes, and educational materials
- Coordinate travel, meetings, trainings, and program events across multiple counties
- Manage scheduling and communication with educators, Extension faculty, and community partners
- Ensure grant compliance in all activities, including allowable costs, reporting, documentation, and communications
- Regular in-state travel (day trips and occasional overnights) to schools across multiple counties; driving required with mileage reimbursement per policy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, food systems, education, environmental science, sustainability, or related field
- Experience coordinating programs or working in educational, community, or youth-serving environments
- Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort working with youth, schools, community groups, and diverse populations
- Commitment to equity, sustainability, and community-driven solutions
- Ability to travel statewide and work occasional evenings or weekends for events
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and virtual platforms (Zoom)
- Valid Utah driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles for regular in-state travel
- Comfort working around food preparation areas and following basic food safety protocols
- Proficiency with standard office software (email, spreadsheets, presentations) and data tracking tools
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