Career Opportunity: Afterschool & Summer Food Service Specialist with Children’s Hunger Alliance in Columbus, OH

Frequent local and regional daily travel to partner sites is required.

Are you passionate about helping children access nutritious meals through afterschool and summer programs? Do you enjoy working in the community, supporting partner sites, and ensuring programs operate effectively and in compliance? If so, this is the opportunity for you. 

Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) is seeking an Afterschool & Summer Food Service Specialist to coordinate the application, onboarding, training, and ongoing compliance monitoring for partner sites participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Afterschool At-Risk (ASAR) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) across Southwest Ohio. This role also supports local outreach initiatives to expand program reach and establish new community partnerships. 

As the Afterschool & Summer Food Service Specialist, you will: 

• Coordinate the annual site application process and food order launches for regional afterschool and summer program partners.
• Conduct daily field visits to monitor site operations and ensure compliance with USDA, state, and agency regulations for ASAR and SFSP.
• Provide hands-on support, retraining, corrective action management, and review resolutions for sites facing compliance challenges.
• Facilitate annual regulatory and operational training for partner site staff, including program rules, administrative procedures, and required software platforms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating sites, providing responsive customer service, guidance, and daily administrative support.
• Review and adjust daily food orders based on student attendance and participation trends to help minimize waste.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with local community organizations, faith-based groups, and program stakeholders.
• Research, identify, and recruit prospective partner sites, guiding them through the onboarding process for ASAR and SFSP.
• Partner with the Claims Services Team and internal departments to support accurate recordkeeping, efficient food delivery workflows, and seamless service execution.
• Participate in team, regional, and statewide meetings; assist with statewide meal donation requests and distribution logistics; and complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Associate’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Youth Development, Early Childhood Education, Communications, Social Work, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence speaking and presenting to groups.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and committed to the agency’s mission.
• Hybrid office environment paired with extensive field work.
• Must have Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
• Required travel up to 60% of the time

We Offer: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Pre-tax savings options including FSA and HSA (with employer contributions)
• Employer-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution and employer match
• Generous PTO starting at 19 days, plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and additional leave options (bereavement, jury duty, etc.)
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
• Mileage reimbursement and free parking
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Optional benefits including supplemental life, disability, legal, and identity protection plans
• Flexible schedule

Founded in 1970, Children’s Hunger Alliance is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood hunger. CHA partners with childcare providers, afterschool and summer programs, and schools across Ohio to increase access to healthy meals and nutrition education, supporting the long-term health of children. 

Learn More: 

https://childrenshungeralliance.org/ 

If you are ready for a new challenge, apply online today! 

Children’s Hunger Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military status, or veteran status is prohibited. 

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