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 Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives, as a member of our national staff.  We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance.

LOCATION: SW Region  (MT, WY, CO, NM, KS, OK, AR, TX)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Manager of Operations, Texas Alliance, the Nutrition Grant Manager is responsible for the project management of the USDA - Texas Department of Agriculture’s CACFP Programs for snack and meals and the coordination of other Nutrition Programs as assigned. This position is solely grant funded, the continuation of the position is contingent on the renewal of funding. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with individual Club organizations to ensure they meet the requirements for statewide USDA grant funding 

• Ensure the timely, accurate and professional preparation of all correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentation materials, travel arrangements, expense reports to meet the needs of the statewide USDA grant 

• Create and track budgets for assigned statewide USDA grant 

• Lead and oversee the development of all invoices, PO’s and check requests for assigned USDA grant and ensure they are written and submitted in a timely manner 

• Lead and oversee the implementation of procedures to train, support and monitor local feeding sites including but not limited to coordinating vended services, claims preparation and submission, and menu production 

• Provide training to local feeding sites on successful implementation of USDA feeding programs 

• Maintain accurate records, both physical and electronic, to ensure adequate documentation is available at all times that demonstrates responsible use of USDA funds 

• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with state agency and USDA regional staff leadership as well as local Club staff 

• Work closely with other staff and potential partners to further other Nutrition initiatives 

• Assist Director in other related special projects, as assigned, including the Annual State Youth of the Year program, Legislative Day, and ongoing grassroots advocacy and recognition efforts 

• Be capable of driving personal and rental cars, using a navigation system and traveling independently, often in rural areas of TX and along the border 

• Supervise staff as needed 

• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Texas’ Employee Handbook, BGCA's Ethics Policy and elsewhere

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

  • No direct Reports. May monitor and coordinate the work of temporary employees and student interns 

​​EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• ​Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of five years’ work experience in non-profit program management or an equivalent combination of experience and education. 

• ​Minimum of five years’ experience in youth development programs, preferably local Boys & Girls Clubs and extensive knowledge of the Federal Grant process preferred. Minimum three years of experience in complex project management, managing operations and administrative tasks. 

​ABILITIES 

• ​High energy, motivated, confident, and creative; great attention to detail and accuracy in reports; ability to work for prolonged periods at high levels of activity, standing up and bending over; managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines; ability to exchange clearly and concisely, ideas and facts, both verbal and written. Lift and carry files, supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds. 

​ SKILLS 

• ​Requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a willingness and ability to travel an estimated 50% of time.  Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office.  Strong project management, administrative and organizational skills. Must be detail oriented and enjoy working in a diverse environment

ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal internal working environment.  

• Individual selected for this position must be able to successfully be cleared for work through a comprehensive national criminal, child abuse/neglect and DFPS history check.