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Position Title Fueling Dragons Coordinator FLSA FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule M-F Grade 13 Minimum Compensation General Responsibilities The Fueling Dragons Coordinator will focus on providing access to healthy food for HCC students develop educational programming on the importance on nutrition and create campus and community partnerships in supporting students healthy choices and basic needs. This position will oversee and coordinate all aspects of expanding the services of the food pantry, including expanding community food pantry donors and partners, coordinating workshops for students, and coordinating the healthy recipe and meal kit program.
Work Performed Food Pantry
- Oversee the pantry operation making sure we are stocking the pantry with healthy foods, developing systems for inventory and tracking needed data
- Hire, train and supervise part-time, hourly food staff pantry manger and food pantry associate
- Hire, train and supervise federal work study student and interns to assist in the panty
- Coordinate with the HCC gardener on availability of fresh produce and communicate with students about the availability
- Coordinate and manage a volunteer program on a weekly basis
- Provide food pantry coverage for approximately six hours per week
Food Donations
- Prepare a sustainability plan for ensuring food and personal care product availability to students year-round
- Act as the point of contact with the Maryland Food Bank, attend training, and manage and place food orders in conjunction with the SWAP program
- Coordinate with the HCC gardener prior to placing the Maryland Food Bank order
- Provide outreach to potential sources, including grocery stores and community groups for food drives to supplement the pantry
- Provide outreach to food distributors for donations to supplement meal kits
Cooking Seminars, Recipe Cards, and Meal Kits
- Coordinate with potential partners to plan activities to support access to healthy foods
- Work with the Wellness Center to have recipes developed based on upcoming Maryland Food Bank orders
- Work with University of Maryland Extension to plan food demos and workshops
- Coordinate with the HCC gardener to plan which produce items will be available in upcoming months for cooking sessions and available for recipes
- Plan to have a set number of meal kits available each month for distribution
Outreach and Marketing
- Work with key cohort and service leaders on campus to make sure everyone is aware of the food pantry, recipe cards, and meal kits
- Develop a communication plan for messaging who utilize the pantry
- Develop a communication plan for messaging who utilize the pantry
- Work with the foundation office to provide data and grant reports and assist with grant reports
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Knowledge of marketing/outreach
- Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid organizational skills including multi-tasking and time management
- Analytical and Problem solving skills
- Attention to details
- Adaptability
- Proficient in use of MS Office Suite(Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Word)
- Demonstrated ability to identify and manage multiple priorities while providing excellent customer service
- Ability to prioritize and effectively handle a multitude of con-current projects and programs
Must be able to life up to 25 pounds,
Must have own transportation/vehicle
Some evening and weekend hours needed
Supervisory Postion? Yes Division Student Development (Div) Department Student Life Must have own transportation/vehicle
Some evening and weekend hours needed
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number B262P Number of Vacancies 1 Best Consideration Date 10/27/2023 Job Open Date 10/09/2023 Job Close Date 10/23/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Staff Benefits Summary Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions *Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/3373 EEO Statement HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
