ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!

All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.

About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.

Mission: Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services.

Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All

Values

• We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity.
• Our actions are Client-/Community Centered.
• We believe belonging is essential.
• Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach.
  
  

ACRS seeks a part-time NUTR – Program Coordinator I who can coordinate the effective delivery of the ACRS Congregate Meal Program, ensuring compliance with program requirements. Responsibilities include meal provision, activity coordination, accurate reporting, and maintaining standards for nutrition and participant engagement as per the Memorandum of Service Agreement.

• Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30am to 1:30pm
  
  

Competitive Beneftis Package Includes

• Pay range is between $26.34 to $28.66 hourly. Can increase based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire.
• Employer paid ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on site parking available at Main Office.
• 1 hour per 30 hours of sick leave, accrued from day 1, available to use after 60 days of employment
• 403b Retirement savings account
• Employee assistance program
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, including securing and organizing current Food Service Inspection, Food Handlers permits, and Fire Inspection Reports. Organizes and supports culturally appropriate physical, social, and educational activities as part of program services. Provides opportunities for participants to make voluntary, confidential donations.
• Trains, and oversees bilingual volunteers to assist in meal service, administrative duties, and participant engagement. Maintains volunteer records, including sign-in sheets and monthly hours for reporting. Supports for annual mandatory staff training.
• Prepares and submits timely monthly reports, including attendance records and demographic updates. Handles financial documentation, including checking handwritten receipts, donation logs, and reimbursement totals. Works with meal nutrition sites to collect and submit monthly menus. Performs annual client surveys, including the Client Satisfaction Survey and Nutrition Risk Survey. Corresponds with Tilth Alliance (Ethnic Dieticians) to schedule site visits and annual Nutrition Education workshops. Distributes and records allotted bus ticket books, reporting site totals to the Nutrition Supervisor.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience in food service programs or community-based services for vulnerable populations.
• Strong organizational skills to meet reporting deadlines and coordinate program logistics.
• Effective communication skills. Fluency in an A&NH/PI language preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Additional Requirements:
• Food and Beverage Service Handler’s Permit.
• Must have reliable transportation. If using a personal or an agency vehicle to fulfill job duties, must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under ACRS’s auto policy. If using a personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance including coverage for work-related business.
  

Working Conditions: The position requires regular mobility within the office or workspace, may involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day and the ability to handle objects, tools, or controls. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds may be required. May involve tasks where visual acuity is beneficial. Work is performed in person in office. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office

EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.

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If you require accommodation to assist with your job application, please contact [email protected]. Our HR team is dedicated to providing alternative means and personalized assistance to ensure that your application can be submitted without undue hardship.

Our goal is to provide an accessible, fair, and inclusive application process, and we encourage you to communicate your needs so we can assist you effectively.