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Posted: March 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Program Coordinator I - 61081412 and 61081411

State of South Carolina

Department of Education

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$45,300 - $77,000

per year

Closes

April 15, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to check that organizations running summer meal programs for kids follow federal rules, reviewing their operations, and helping them improve through training and support.

It also includes approving applications, handling payments, and promoting the program to get more kids involved.

A good fit would be someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in child nutrition or program management who enjoys working with communities and regulations.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma with relevant program experience, or preferably a bachelor's degree with two years of experience in child nutrition programs
  • Knowledge of USDA guidelines and regulations for summer food programs
  • Strong organizational skills to maintain review calendars and conduct assessments
  • Ability to develop training materials and conduct sessions for sponsors and staff
  • Experience in reviewing financial records, applications, and compliance checks
  • Skills in report writing, data collection, and program improvement recommendations
  • Proficiency in marketing, outreach, and addressing barriers to program participation

Full Job Description

The person in this position will serve as the leader of the Administrative review team for assigned sponsors to ensure sponsor compliance; maintain a review cycle calendar for all Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) also known as Summer Break Cafe (SBC) sponsors.

Conduct food vendor reviews for all assigned vended sponsors.

Review assigned sponsors' food service functions to ensure that proper procedures are followed to maintain the integrity of program operations in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines.

Develop written reports of findings and recommendations; approve and monitor corrective action plans; and conduct post-review evaluations, as needed.

Serve as program liaison for assigned sponsors and perform duties to include reviewing, approving or denying sponsor/site applications, request for advance payments, conducting technical assistance activities and administrative appeals when needed.

Review program operations at the sponsor/site level to assess program needs and make recommendations for program improvement.

Conduct assessment activities for all potential new and returning sponsors as applicable to include checking the National Non-Disqualification List, reviewing financial records, administrative/management capabilities, Non-Profit/Internal Revenue Service status, and on-site pre-approval activities.

Develop, coordinate, and present specialized annual and ongoing training to potential, new, and returning SFSP sponsors and SFSP Staff, which includes the development of training materials.

Assist with the research of USDA regulations and with the writing of sponsors and staff policies and procedures. Engage in marketing and outreach activities to increase program participation.

Identify barriers to access and participation. Assist with development and implementation of strategies to reach targeted audiences.

Provide USDA site location data, collect data for program improvements, and perform additional data functions to satisfy state and federal reporting requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.


This position is located in the Office of Health and Nutrition.

Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience in child nutrition programs. Preferred coursework in nutrition, food service management, or related disciplines preferred.

Additional Information

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5269037