POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Recruits Nutrition Volunteers, Plans Nutrition Lessons, Coordinates Snack Preparation and Delivery

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination. We are committed to our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assures all aspects of the nutrition component of the YDP are successfully implemented under the guidelines of the evidence-based CATCH program.
• Maintains open communication with staff and volunteers at all YDP Sites
• Assures volunteers/staff are prepared to deliver nutrition lessons
• Identifies substitutes for volunteers as needed
• Serves as a substitute for volunteers
• Orders food
• Coordinates food preparation and delivery
• Completes and submits purchase orders and check requests to cover expenses
• Meets weekly with supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration – Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, or program participants and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Developing Self & Others – Supports participants in achieving their goals. Reflects and learns from successes and mistakes. Proactively shares information, experiences and suggestions to help others be more successful. Volunteers for challenging tasks or projects in an effort to grow and develop.
• Engaging Community – Recognizes and articulates that the Y is a not-for-profit, charitable organization committed to serving the entire community. Serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them.
• Program/Project Management – Organizes program or project resources, space, or deliverables to best meet intended goals and outcomes. Delivers a high-quality experience to participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience that provides the ability to meet the expectations of the position
• Experience with community program planning, implementation and/or evaluation
• Experience teaching elementary school children
• Must have the ability to work within deadlines and perform multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including engaging diverse audiences
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work independently, and establish priorities
• Must have reliable transportation
• Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Displays high standards of attendance and punctuality and manages time effectively
• Experience with health initiatives

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Indoor and outdoor work required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Requires frequent commenting between various program locations.