Taste Project Program Navigator Arlington, TX · Full time

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Feed, Educate, and Serve

• Have a full understanding of the mission and vision of Taste Project.
• Educates guests, apprentices and volunteers on the mission and vision of Taste Project.
• Promote the organization and organizational events.
• Execute our policies and procedures so everyone can equally participate and enjoy our programs.
• Build a culture of personal value and appreciation of all our guests and volunteers.
• Interact with guests and volunteers to promote inclusion and a sense of belonging.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage communication channels with volunteers who are signed up to serve shifts at the location.
• Review and verify volunteer's shift responses, qualifications, and hours are up-to-date and accurate. Proactively address issues that are causing inaccuracies
• Manage the application, approval, and onboarding processes for apprenticeships.
• Connect with and provide continued status updates on apprentices after completion of their apprenticeship.
• Proactively look for opportunities to invite guests, apprentices, and volunteers to increase their engagement.
• Facilitate and coordinate participation in our partner resources.
• Be available and willing to provide prayer and/or biblical counseling to our volunteers and guests (some training provided).
• Represent Taste Community Restaurant at offsite events that are focused on attracting new volunteers, apprentices and/or guests to our South Main, Fort Worth location.
• Assist Program Manager with filling unassigned roles within the South Main team, including when coverage is needed for planned and unplanned time off.
• Assist the Program Manager with the delivery of our meal and culinary training services.
• Assist Program Manager with coordinating the maintenance and repair of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment to ensure the restaurant is in working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-years nonprofit/ministry experience preferred.
• 2-years management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problems solving skills.
• Ability to interact and engage with a diverse population with compassion and patience.
• Food Manager Certification (training provided if hired).
• Willing and able to lift 50lbs., and be continuously on your feet and walking.
• Willing to undergo a background check.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Scheduled Start Date: 01/01/2025