Program Coordinator

*Program Coordinator* *Brookings Backpack Project | Brookings, South Dakota* *Make a meaningful difference for local children* Brookings Backpack Project provides easy-to-prepare weekend meals and snacks to more than 400 children in Brookings, Elkton, Sioux Valley, and Brookings Head Start. We are seeking a dependable, organized, and community-minded Program Coordinator to help keep our food distribution program running smoothly. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, coordinating details, and seeing the direct impact of their work. *What You’ll Do* *Coordinate Food * * Manage food inventory, ordering, and deliveries. * Create weekly packing menus. * Work with vendors to maintain appropriate inventory levels. * Coordinate Community Food Drives *Support Our Volunteers* * Recruit, schedule, train, and communicate with volunteers. * Help lead weekly packing nights and ensure bags are packed accurately. *Help Share Our Mission* * Capture photos and stories from packing nights and community events. * Assist with social media, marketing, fundraising, and special events. * Support the Executive Director with projects and other duties as assigned that advance BBP’s mission. *Qualifications* * *Education:* Minimum High School Degree (or equivalent work experience). * *Technical Skills:* Strong computer proficiency with practical experience in social marketing platforms, database management, and Google/Microsoft programming tools. * *Attributes:* Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and physically able to support event setup/packing operations. *You May Be a Great Fit If You Are:* * Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. * A clear and friendly communicator. * Able to lift and move food shipments weighing up to 50 pounds. *Position Details* * 30 hours per week with some evening availability for packing nights and evening/weekend events. * Compensation: to be determined * Benefits: Flexible Schedule, paid vacation *How to Apply* Please submit a résumé and a brief introduction explaining why you are interested in supporting the mission of Brookings Backpack Project to . Brookings Backpack Project is an equal opportunity employer. *Job Overview* Pay: From $24.95 per hour Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Paid time off Work Location: In person