Heravi Peace Institute is focused on implementing food waste reduction initiatives, and they are seeking a Program Coordinator to manage these programs. The role involves coordinating activities across schools and community partners, facilitating communication, and supporting youth engagement and leadership development.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day implementation of all program objectives across school districts, afterschool programs, Extension partners, and statewide 4-H programming
- Coordinate food waste audits, tool distribution, scheduling, site communication, and follow-up activities
- Assist in co-creating and implementing school- or program-specific food waste reduction strategies (e.g., share tables, donation pathways, composting systems, educational campaigns)
- Provide ongoing communication and support to school staff, cafeteria personnel, afterschool educators, and youth teams
- Facilitate problem-solving and troubleshoot implementation challenges across sites
- Support Utah 4-H faculty in planning and delivering youth workshops, leadership activities, and hands-on experiential learning
- Coordinate the bi-monthly statewide Cookalong Kits program: kit assembly and distribution, Zoom logistics, follow-up communication, and participant tracking
- Assist with Youth City Council workshops and statewide recruitment for career exploration events
- Coordinate mentorship and leadership coaching activities in collaboration with faculty and career coaches
- Communicate regularly with community partners including local farmers, food pantries, gleaning groups, Utah Farm to Fork, Wasteless Solutions, and other stakeholders
- Support logistical coordination of produce recovery, gleaning events, donation partnerships, and food rescue systems
- Maintain strong relationships with school district Nutrition Services departments
- Assist in planning, staffing, and executing community workshops, conferences, and educational events
- Support evaluation activities including pre/post food waste audits, tracking lbs of food wasted and recovered, youth participation metrics, and partnership outputs
- Collect, clean, and organize audit data, workshop attendance logs, distribution data, and participant feedback
- Work with the PI and evaluation team to prepare quarterly and annual reports for USDA and National 4-H Council
- Maintain accurate records of all site activities, training sessions, and program results
- Assist in writing success stories, impact summaries, and communications materials
- Oversee purchasing and inventory for Cookalong kits, audit tools, produce boxes, and educational materials
- Coordinate travel, meetings, trainings, and program events across multiple counties
- Manage scheduling and communication with educators, Extension faculty, and community partners
- Ensure grant compliance in all activities, including allowable costs, reporting, documentation, and communications
- Regular in-state travel (day trips and occasional overnights) to schools across multiple counties; driving required with mileage reimbursement per policy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, food systems, education, environmental science, sustainability, or related field
- Experience coordinating programs or working in educational, community, or youth-serving environments
- Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort working with youth, schools, community groups, and diverse populations
- Commitment to equity, sustainability, and community-driven solutions
- Ability to travel statewide and work occasional evenings or weekends for events
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and virtual platforms (Zoom)
- Valid Utah driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles for regular in-state travel
- Comfort working around food preparation areas and following basic food safety protocols
- Proficiency with standard office software (email, spreadsheets, presentations) and data tracking tools
Company Overview
The Heravi Peace Institute empowers USU students, faculty, and staff by cultivating the necessary character, knowledge, and skills to constructively transform conflict and build peace. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Logan, Utah, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://chass.usu.edu/peace-institute/.
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