Position Summary: The NYC Department of Education’s (NYCDOE) Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS) is dedicated to providing NYC’s students with access to healthy food choices with the highest nutritional standards. OFNS has a critical impact on the overall education of students as we serve meals daily throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City. With over 8,000 employees and an approximately $550 million budget, the organization has a significant influence on the national school food industry and the eating habits of future generations.
The Administrative Services Associate will perform responsible work in support of community programs in OFNS. The incumbent will perform necessary and important services to facilitate community development programs within the Office of Food and Nutrition Services. Performs related work.
Reports to: Senior Director of Operations and Managers
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Relationships will be fostered with the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS), with interested stakeholders regarding Mayoral Initiatives in the DOE and in other NYC agencies.
Responsibilities
- Provides community services related to OFNS’s programs and initiatives, including supporting the operations and administration of feeding 860,000 students, meal participation and improvement projects, and awareness of personal health and the correlation to healthy food and healthy food choices.
- Facilitates the coordination of functions among community organizations leading toward successful rollouts of community-based programs to benefit NYC residents at large.
- Supports records maintenance and updating of databases; prepares and manages in/outbound communication; maintains inventory and places orders.
- Collaborates with staff and management regarding pertinent initiatives to ensure successful outcomes; establishes solid working relationships with directors and supervisors of other business units within the organization.
- Supports the production of surveys to assess existing programs and plans related to food services for the public at large and other factors of community and organizational importance.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred
- Excellent written, spoken and presentation skills.
- Excellent and effective data management, project planning, and communication skills.
- Highly motivated and self-directed, with a history of success.
- Experience working within DOE Administrative Services Unit.
Salary: $43,033 - $49,486
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
* New York City Residency is NOT Required *
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.