Primary Purpose:

• Provide leadership and organizational support in the area of child nutrition.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the development and delivery of quality services to Region 10 LEA’s for all programs and services assigned.
• Coordinate child nutrition staff to achieve ESC and TDA goals and annual contract requirements.
• Ensure child nutrition field services are in accordance with all applicable state and federal rules and regulations.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Preferred areas of study: Institutional Management, Food Service, Business, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, Education, or related field management experience.

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Supervisory and leadership skills in comprehensive planning and project management.
• Ability to interpret federal and state child nutrition policies and provide district level technical assistance.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of governmental purchasing.
• Knowledge of current research, trends, and effective practices in child and adult nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations that govern USDA Child Nutrition programs.
• Knowledge of quantity food production, menu planning, and analysis for USDA programs.
• Knowledge of hazard analysis critical control points based on food safety plans.
• Knowledge of adult learning styles as they relate to continuing professional education.

Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:

• Ability to work on and enhance a team to contribute to center-wide strategic planning goals.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse groups through organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills to ensure timelines are met and staff is accountable to contract responsibilities.
• Ability to work one-on-one with nutrition program directors of various levels of experience.
• Ability to initiate and develop projects.
• Ability to objectively evaluate data and provide pertinent feedback.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Maintain a positive, customer friendly, and professional tone in all communication. (i.e., email, written, and verbal).
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in digital integration.
• Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel.
• Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner.
• Exhibit good judgement and decision making.
• Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs.
• Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership.
• Recommended:  Periodic, prolonged work hours along with intermittent, regional, and statewide travel. 

Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the CACFP Nutrition Program Coordinator:

Duties/responsibilities may change due to legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines governing the school, community, and summer meal programs, and as prescribed by TDA.

• Provide input to the Director and Assistant Director on child nutrition and collaborate on continuous growth and improvement of the program.
• Provide leadership development, materials and dissemination of information related to LEAs through professional development sessions, cohorts, written communication, email, and telephone. 
• Provide compliance of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Maintain up-to-date entries in TXUNPS and Region 10 databases to ensure accurate tracking and invoicing.
• Provide organized program and networking opportunities for LEAs.

Training:

• Coordinate and sponsor regional trainings in all areas of program operations for Child Nutrition Program staff, including community and summer feeding programs.
• Provide training and technical assistance to LEAs as described in the Statement of Work outlined in the TDA/ESC annual contract.
• Provide professional development regarding child nutrition and TDA compliance. 

 Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills:

• Provide structure for the Child Nutrition Program staff to ensure that contract deliverables are met timely and with a high standard of customer service and support for districts.
• Effectively interface with Region 10 staff, program participants, LEA administrators, TDA, and others in a positive manner when managing conflicts and addressing concerns.  Lead/train other Child Nutrition Program staff in managing conflicts and concerns. 
• Provide technical support and dissemination of information through on-site visits, written communication, webinars, distance learning, webpage, email, and telephone.
• Exhibit initiative in finding and meeting client needs and developing new program ideas.
• Exhibit good judgement in decision-making and interactions with all clients.

 Program Leadership and Expertise:

• Serve as a representative of ESC Region 10, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public.
• Serve as the designated leader for the Region 10 Child Nutrition Program and related staff to ensure that work objectives are met, and services are available to districts.
• Provide accurate and targeted technical assistance to LEAs, and community nutrition and summer feeding program personnel in all areas of program operations with a focus on implementation of a specified program area.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all current state and federal regulations and guidance.
• Take advantage of personal/professional development opportunities to enhance job performance.
• Provide updates/material to LEAs, Region 10 staff, and others regarding pertinent program information.
• Lead the planning, development, and organizing program activities and collaborate with other Region 10 services and programs to enhance the Child Nutrition program’s impact.
• Collaborate with other ESC Regions to ensure equitable availability of training specialists across the state.
• Lead the planning, development, and organizing program activities and collaborate with other Region 10 services and programs to enhance the Child Nutrition program’s impact.
• Attend required state meetings scheduled by TDA.
• Maintain program budgets, reporting information, and LEA files according to TDA guidelines.
• Accurately compile, review, and submit reports to TDA Food and Nutrition Division within designated timelines.
• Continually create, develop, and implement new activities and adjust courses and session topics, including the annual summit, which meet the needs of clients as identified through evaluation and assessment activities.
• Maintain up-to-date entries in TDA SharePoint, TXUNPS, Region 10 Activity Tracker, and shared calendars.
• Assist with the development of program budgets and stay current with budget status.
• Perform additional duties as assigned supervisors or requested by TDA.

• Five years of relevant experience required, including leadership in food service at the district, regional, or state level.
• Supervisory experience leading, coaching, and training staff members required.
• Child Nutrition Director experience preferred. 

 Accountability:

• The Child Nutrition Program Coordinator shall be directly accountable to the Assistant Director.