Position Overview: Los Angeles, CA Program Coordinator (part-time)

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Reporting To: LA Senior Program Manager

Work Environment: Remote, with required local travel within LA County

Work Hours: Up to 25 hours per week, primarily Monday - Friday, with occasional nights and/or weekends

Status: Part-time, non-exempt

Duration: This is a grant-funded position with a possible end date of May 2025.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for building relationships with schools within Los Angeles County and community based organizations while also managing and delivering the implementation of Common Threads’ in-school and after-school programs. They are also responsible for maintaining a high quality of implementation, scheduling, auditing and communication with school administrators and staff, community partners, and the Common Threads team. 

Program Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with elementary schools and community-based organizations.
• Recruit new schools for partnerships in line with grant goals.
• Work with school staff to schedule and implement Common Threads programming.
• Be the point of contact between Common Threads and LAUSD Food and Nutrition Services.
• Manage Farm to School partner relationships with the 200 LAUSD schools
• Work with school administration, teachers, and,  Common Threads Chef Instructors to schedule and implement programs
• Manage specific program pieces such as rosters, curriculum
• Oversee the quality of programming regarding chef instructors, curriculum, school relationship, and kitchen relationship (frequent class visits are required)
• Support chef instructors, nutrition educators, and interns as needed.
• Ensure timely submission of surveys to the Evaluation Manager as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct Small Bites Trainings and classes in schools.
• Possibility of teaching school-wide assemblies and other educational sessions as needed.
• Utilize CRM to track all program data accurately.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions of this role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this position.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requiredKnowledge of Los Angeles local food system required 
• Understanding of nutrition and cooking preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in not-for-profit or farming organizations
• Experience working with Salesforce or a CRM preferred
• Ability to work within a mission-driven environment to develop professional and respectful relationships with people both internal and external to Common Threads
• Ability to work independently and remotely with confidence and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational, time management, and logical thinking skills; must be task-oriented
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skill set
• Possess positive, upbeat energy and a passion for wellness, food access, tolerance and awareness, and making a positive impact on society
• Comfortable multi-tasking and adapting their roles and communication style depending on the task

Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $26/hr
• Mileage will be reimbursed.

Additional Information:

• Common Threads employees are subject to a background check and fingerprinting prior to employment.
• Candidates should reside in the LA area.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use close vision, distance vision, and be able to adjust focus; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.  

About Common Threads:

Common Threads is a national leader in nutrition security - championing improved community health through the power of nutrition and food. For over two decades, Common Threads has been providing nutrition education, culinary skills training, and food access, all key nutrition security fundamentals, in an effort to both prevent and treat diet-related illness. In today’s society, the role that nutrition plays in overall health, as well as the importance of the culture of food itself (i.e. preparing, sharing, and community) in relation to well-being, is neglected, and Common Threads tackles those issues head on.

Operating in-person and digitally, Common Threads’ programs can be found in schools across the country, including the nation’s four largest public-school districts (New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami), as well as community organizations, medical institutions, and universities - with a priority impact focus on marginalized communities. To date the organization has established partnerships with over 2,200 schools, provided more than 5 million meals, and forged a pathway for long-term nutritional health for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit commonthreads.org.

Common Threads’ EEO Statement:  

Common Threads provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Common Threads complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Common Threads expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Common Threads’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.