As one of the two Coordinators for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and At-Risk Afterschool Meals within the Nutrition Program Services (NPS) division, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to schools and community-based organizations in the implementation of these USDA food programs, which serve youth outside of regular school hours and during the summer months. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing the annual work plan and the SFSP Management Administration Plan (MAP) required by the USDA.
• Coordinating state agency activities to ensure adherence to policies, regulations, and state statutes.
• Traveling statewide to conduct administrative reviews and pre-approval visits.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support informed decision-making.
• Leading and collaborating in the development and delivery of administrative reviews and workshops.
• Creating informational materials for external stakeholders.
• Providing direction, collaboration, and training for internal staff on SFSP and At-Risk Program policy updates, administrative reviews, and other relevant requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

4 years of professional experience in Project planning and Management of Public Programs including outreach, promotion and marketing, training adult learners, preparing accessible documents for public websites, preparing written materials for broad-based communications, and partnering with stakehold organizations

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and 3 years of professional experience in Project planning and Management of Public Programs including outreach, promotion and marketing, training adult learners, preparing accessible documents for public websites, preparing written materials for broad-based communications, and partnering with stakehold organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in planning and administering state-wide or nation-wide public Nutrition Programs including ensuring compliance with policy, rules and regulations

Professional work experience in promotion, marketing, social marketing of health or public funding programs to organizations that serve school-age children

Knowledge and experience working with the USDA Child Nutrition Programs including At-Risk Afterschool Meals and Summer Food Service Programs.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.