Summer Lunch Activities Lead

                                                                                               Post open until 05/02/25

                                                                                 2.5 MONTH TEMPORARY POSITION 

                                                                                              30 HOURS PER WEEK

                                                                                           Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3pm

At the Thurston County Food Bank, we provide essential food and resources to the community in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. One of our core philosophies is prioritizing children because every child deserves access to healthy meals every day to grow, learn, and thrive. Over 40% of the individuals we serve are children. Through our Summer Lunch Program, we are able to provide nutritious, fresh meals to children. Last year, our Summer Lunch Program served 3,702 meals to children at 7 community sites!

Accessing meals during summer break can be challenging for families with children and teens who rely on school meals during the school year. In partnership with the federal Summer Food Service Program, our Summer Lunch Program steps in to help bridge this meal gap. During the summer, we prepare freshly made meals at our Olympia Food Pantry, and serve them at no charge to children at various apartment complexes. In addition to free meals, we offer engaging activities to help boost participation in the program.

Position Summary

The Activities Lead supports the TCFB’s Summer Lunch Program by serving free meals for kids and creating a fun, welcoming environment for children to have fun at during the summer. This position coordinates the daily operations of the Summer Lunch van route, delivering free meals to children at several different apartment complexes throughout Thurston County and ensuring that meal services comply with state and federal regulations. Working as a team with interns and volunteers, the Activities Lead will help facilitate fun hands-on activities to engage children and encourage participation in the program.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve meals to children at sites in accordance with all SFSP regulations, including maintaining accurate documentation of meal counts and food temperatures                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
2. Follow established routes and schedules to ensure timely delivery of meals and compliance with food safety rules                                                                                                                                              
3. Daily setup and breakdown of each meal site, ensuring cleanliness and respect for property management and occupants                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
4. Collaborate with interns and volunteers to organize engaging enrichment activities

Required Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with children
• Ability to work with individuals of varying socio-economical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• A valid WA State driver’s license and comfortability driving a small company van
• A valid WA State Food Workers Card
• A valid CPR & First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to lift 50 pound boxes

Desired Qualifications

· Ability to create a fun environment while following site and food service rules

· Resourceful and adaptable to types of tasks give

· Self-starters who are passionate about supporting their community and public service

· Bilingual – Spanish speaking helpful but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents operating standard business office equipment and software. Occasional travel by automobile is required for position responsibilities and/or training. Manual dexterity and physical ability to perform tasks (i.e. repeated living up to 50 pounds, continual standing, reaching, bending, and walking).

DISCLAIMER:

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

This position requires availability for extended or non traditional hours as needed to perform job duties. The position also requires periodic participation and attendance at related program events and training.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Full-time: 30 hours per week
• Salary: $22.63  This is a fixed rate.  Due to the temporary nature of this position there are no step raises involved.
• Benefits: This 2.5 month temporary position is not eligible for benefits outside of the state mandated sick leave.

Salary : $23