Program Assistant - Picnics in the Park

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most. Position Summary: The mission of Picnics in the Park is to provide nutritious lunches and active play for children and youth in our neighborhood while establishing and developing relationships between neighborhood families and The Salvation Army Corps and their other programs. Qualifications: Education/Experience: - Implement program under the direction of the Picnics in the Park Director. - Comply with all Safe from Harm requirements. - Help maintain standards. - Maintain a clean and safe environment for the children. - Receive food delivered from Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) a nd store in a safe manner. - Load and unload crates of food to transport food to Memorial Park and prepare food for serving. - Carefully enforce rules in dispensing food to only those who qualify. - Follow proper food handling procedures and GCCARD requirements. - Interact with children during recreation, craft, structured physical activities, and educational activities. - Help fill out meal c...