Food and Nutrition Project Coordinator/Program Assistant

Report to Associate Director of Client Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the Department of Client Services, the Food and Nutrition Project (FNP) Coordinator will execute program and financial requirements effectively and efficiently through the following:

• Intake and screen clients nutritional needs and work closely with the nutritionist/dietitian consultant and the Food and Nutrition Project Liaison.
  
• Coordinate with the nutritionist/dietitian to develop workshops on nutrition.
  
• Comply with all local government guidelines relating to the Food and Nutrition Project.
  
• To work with the Associate Director of Client Services to conduct the Continue Quality Improvement activities of the Food and Nutrition project.
  
• Assist the Associate Director of Client Services to update and revise protocols and procedures for the Food and Nutrition Project.
  
• Enter AIRS report, write and submit monthly program reports in a timely manner.
  
• Maintain financial and program variances of Food and Nutrition contract.
  
• Recruit and negotiate with vendors that will accept APICHA Food Voucher.
  
• To distribute and monitor the proper use of food vouchers.
  
• Working with the Food and Nutrition Project Liaison to coordinate the purchase and distribution of pantry bags that meet nutritional guidelines to APICHA clients.
  
• Work closely with other staff of the Department of Client Services to coordinate clients' care.
  
• Represent APICHA to other community-based organizations and government agencies to promote services that APICHA provides.
  
• Design, edit and publish a monthly A&PI PWA newsletter and calendar for APICHA clients/patients for update medical information, APICHA Food and Nutrition and other services.
  
• Attend all required training sessions and meeting.
  
• Actively participate in all agency and program activities.
  
• Recruit clients for the Department of Client Services.
  
• Other job-related duties and projects as assigned and required.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with basic bookkeeping is strongly preferred.
  
• 1 year of full-time work experience in related field is strongly preferred.
  
• Experience in working with one or more of the following groups is preferred: APIs, people living with HIV/AIDS.
  
• Fluency in one or more Asian languages is preferred.
  
• Excellent organization, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English required.
  
• Consistent team player capable of effectively operating within the organizational structure.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
  
• Ability to use common computer office software (Microsoft Word, Excel) and databases (Access).
  
• Commitment to serving the Asian & Pacific Islander community.

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter (including salary requirements), and three references to Venus Vacharakitja, Associate Director of Client Services, APICHA, Inc. 400 Broadway, New York, NY 10013 or Email vvacharakitja@apicha.org. Position is open until filled.

APICHA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.