Summer Feeding Site Coordinator- Summer 2026

 Summer Food Site Coordinator – Childhood Hunger Programs – Orlando

This is a position based out of Orlando, FL supporting our Summer Food Service Program for Children across five counties in the Central Florida area. This is a Summer Seasonal/Temporary position.

About Second Harvest

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 870 nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Last year, with the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed enough food for 82 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes. In addition, Second Harvest’s 16-week culinary training program teaches foodservice-based technical, life and employability skills to economically hard-pressed adults. Second Harvest is distributing enough food to feed over 70,000 people a day. To learn more about SHFBCF, visit www.FeedHopeNow.org.

Department Overview

Second Harvest’s Plates of Plenty program supports the community throughout the year by providing daily meals to children throughout various Central Florida communities that are in need. We do this via Kids Cafe during the school year and by collaborating with local community partners, recreation facilities and other non-profits during summer. We have traditionally supported approximately 100 summer food sites in five counties as well as 27 Kids Cafes during the school year in five counties.

Work Hours

7:00AM -1:00PM. Monday through Friday, some flexibility required.

Ability to travel to various Central Florida locations in four of our eight-county service areas comprised of Orange, Lake, Osceola, and Seminole counties.

Prior to this position starting, there will be two mandatory (paid) orientations/trainings on these dates:

1. Virtual training for General Orientation and Overview: Select one of the following dates: March 26th or April 19th. This virtual training will begin at 4:30 PM and end around 7:00 PM. 

2. In Person training on Saturday, April 18th for a Full day at 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805.

Virtual meetings require access to a device equipped with both a camera and microphone.

The camera must be on during orientation.

Job Summary

Under supervision from the Program Manager (PM), this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with USDA and DACS regulations at the designated summer feeding site locations. The Site Coordinator is responsible for insuring the proper service of all children at the designated feeding site locations. This means performing a variety of important on-site duties related to the efficient and compliant operation of the state-regulated Summer Food Program for Children. It also includes ensuring and overseeing proper food distribution, scheduling, meal counts, temperatures, and document integrity for Summer Food Program sites. Supports, visits, oversees, and ensures site compliance with Summer Food Program rules and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

•  Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and be available for full-day assignments throughout the entire summer program season
• Adhere strictly to scheduled meal service times, program guidelines, and all applicable policies and procedures
• Assume full responsibility for meal distribution activities at assigned sites, including menu integrity, meal counts, and accurate documentation
• Remain onsite until all meal services are completed and all required documentation has been finalized and submitted
• Arrive at assigned sites at least one hour prior to scheduled meal service to prepare for distribution
• Verify food temperatures upon delivery and ensure proper storage to maintain required temperature standards
• Review delivery tickets, site coordinator records, digital counters, and/or manual count sheets; identify and correct discrepancies as needed
• Track, document, and report field trips, unanticipated site closures, or schedule changes in a timely manner
• Communicate any future meal or milk order changes promptly to appropriate staff
• Actively minimize food waste through careful planning and adherence to program procedures
• Check in daily with Second Harvest Food Bank staff to provide updates and receive guidance as needed
• Review all daily paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and readiness for submission
• Submit daily meals counts electronically using a mobile device in accordance with reporting requirements
• Check in by phone or electronic means upon arrival at each site
• Immediately notify Second Harvest Food Bank by telephone if running late or unable to report to a site as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations

• High school diploma or GED 
• Minimum of three to six months of directly related experience 
• Familiarity with office management systems, scheduling, and filing systems 
• Understanding effective written and verbal communication techniques 
• Understanding of how to professionally handle interactions with clients or colleagues 
• Knowledge of software like Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and/or other tools relevant to the department (e.g., CRM systems, accounting software) 
• Capacity to identify issues and find solutions quickly and efficiently. 
• Keen observation skills to ensure accuracy and completeness of work 
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.