Program Associate

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Associate, Houston (Part-Time)

About Brighter Bites
Brighter Bites is a nonprofit that creates communities of health through fresh food with the goal of changing behavior among children and their families to prevent obesity and achieve long-term health. Brighter Bites is an evidence-based, multi-component elementary school, preschool, and summer camp program that utilizes reliable access to fruits and vegetables, nutrition education, and consistent exposure to recipes and messages that feature fresh food. To learn more about Brighter Bites visit brighterbites.org.

Role
The Program Associate works primarily at assigned schools/sites to support Brighter Bites’ outdoor, contactless drive-thru produce distributions alongside the Program Coordinator. This position is part time and temporary, requiring candidates to be available for approximately 3-5 days per week for a total of 15-30 hours per week during fall, spring, and summer programming seasons.

Position Description

• Works onsite to manage the produce distribution in collaboration with the site Program Coordinator.
• Ensure proper program implementation, including: managing produce distributions, managing all supplies and materials, supervising and leading groups of volunteers for produce bagging and ensuring safety procedures are implemented.
• Assists the Program Coordinator with tracking Brighter Bites program components by maintaining accurate data and daily reports for each site.
• Constantly strives to engage families, site partners, and community members to create and maintain a welcoming, fun, and health-conscious environment at all times.
• Communicates with the Brighter Bites team to share successes and challenges for each assigned site and provides insight for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check is required for working in school settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, volunteers, families, and community members.
• Comfortable working independently and adapting to changing needs.
• Proficient computer skills, including comfort using phone/tablet apps and MS Office.
• Previous experience volunteering/interning with Brighter Bites is a plus.
• Desire to work with a mission-driven organization that shares the power of fresh food with others, especially children and families.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Operational and Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to travel independently to school sites in the North San Diego County area (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Must be able to work actively for 3-5 hours at a time and lift boxes and supplies 10-50 pounds each continuously on a daily basis.
• Must be willing to work outdoors depending on site logistics.

Start Date & Work Schedule

• The Program Associate will be assigned to a school/site 2-4 days/week (Monday-Friday).
• A typical day will include overseeing produce delivery and working with a Program Coordinator at a produce distribution for 3-5 hours, while supplies last. The times for these distributions vary depending on produce delivery schedules and amount of produce at each site.
• There will be no work hours during some holidays; including Thanksgiving, winter break, and the week of spring break.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Vista, CA 92083 (Required)

Work Location: In person