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2020 Shippensburg Summer Lunch Program Assistant Job Description

The Shippensburg Summer Lunch Program (SLP) strives to improve the quality of life for children under age 18 residing in the Shippensburg area community by providing meals and activities every weekday Monday through Friday from June 8 through July 31, 2020, from 8:30 am until noon. The program is supported by a wide range of churches, social service organizations, the local school district, and other funders. The Program Assistant aids with daily activities, behavior management, and meal service under the supervision of the SLP Director. The Program Assistant also works with community volunteers and parents who help to make the program successful. Work hours for the Program Assistant are 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, with some flexibility needed for field trips and staff meetings.

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Program Assistant Qualifications:

 

  • High school diploma

  • Experience working with children

  • Responsible, reliable, and assertive

  • Ability to provide current, acceptable clearances (Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI) 

  • First Aid/CPR/AED training necessary, but will be provided

  • Completion of online Mandated Reporter training

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Program Assistant Responsibilities:

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  • Assist with daily activities

  • Assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup

  • Implement behavior management plan for the program

  • Communicate regularly with Program Director

  • Other duties as assigned for program implementation

  • Compensation is $12/hour for a maximum of 25 hours per week for 7 weeks of programming.

 

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Laura Masgalas at scrc@shipresources.org.

2020 Shippensburg Summer Lunch Program Director Job Description

The Shippensburg Summer Lunch Program (SLP) strives to improve the quality of life for children under age 18 residing in the Shippensburg area community by providing meals and activities every weekday Monday through Friday from June 8 through July 31, 2020 from 8:30 am until noon. The program is supported by a wide range of churches, social service organizations, the local school district, and other funders. The SLP Program Director is responsible for the overall implementation and management of the program under the supervision of the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition Community Youth Mobilizer and Board of Directors. The start date for the Program Director is approximately May 26, 2020 and the work hours are 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, with some flexibility required for field trips and staff meetings.

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Program Director Qualifications:

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field, or commensurate experience

  • Experience working with children

  • Experience collaborating with community agencies

  • Detail-oriented, assertive, and well-organized

  • First Aid/CPR/AED training necessary, but will be provided

  • Ability to provide current, acceptable clearances (Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI)

  • Completion of online Mandated Reporter training

 

Program Director Responsibilities:

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  • Provide daily management & supervision of the program

  • Coordinate efforts of community partners

  • Conduct outreach efforts

  • Develop and implement a behavior management plan for the program

  • Supervise program assistants and volunteers

  • Arrange for food preparation, food service, and clean up

  • Ensure all monitoring requirements are met and ensure safe and sanitary conditions

  • Adjust meal orders, receive and account for delivered meals

  • Maintain records

  • Purchase supplies

  • Plan and organize daily site activities, including field trips

  • Coordinate transportation as necessary

 

Compensation is $15/hour for a maximum of 37.5 hours per week for 9 weeks (7 weeks of programming and 2 weeks of planning prior to program start)

 

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Laura Masgalas at scrc@shipresources.org.

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