Food Program Monitor, PT

Overview

The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why work for the City of Oakland Human Services Department?

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Food Program Monitor vacancy within the Human Services Department (HSD). The Human Services Department works to strengthen Oakland communities by ensuring access to essential services that support children, youth, and families. This position supports the City’s food programs, which provide free meals to children and youth during periods when school is not in session.

Food Program Monitors play a critical role in ensuring meals are delivered safely, sites operate in compliance with City, State, and federal requirements, and children have consistent, equitable access to nutritious food.

This role is part of a small, mission-driven team focused on operational excellence, community partnership, and public service. The work is fast-paced, people-centered, and directly impacts families across Oakland. This position is not eligible for remote work. Food Program Monitors work primarily in the field, traveling between program sites across Oakland. Administrative tasks, such as reporting and data entry, may be completed at City facilities using City-issued equipment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and accountable in a field-based work environment.
• Comfortable working independently while staying connected to a team.
• Detail-oriented and organized with records and reporting.
• Professional and respectful when interacting with children, families, and site staff.
• Flexible and calm when responding to day-to-day operational issues.
• Able to confidently use mobile devices, apps, and basic computer programs to document work and communicate with staff.
• Motivated by public service and community impact.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Visiting food program sites to observe meal service and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Verifying meal deliveries and confirming accurate meal counts with vendors and site staff.
• Monitoring site operations and identifying issues related to food service, access, or safety.
• Maintaining daily logs and completing required reports using mobile and computer-based systems.
• Supporting site staff through training, guidance, and technical assistance as needed.
• Communicating concerns or requested changes to City supervisors in a timely manner.
• Traveling between sites by vehicle and assisting with meal pick-up or delivery when necessary.
• Using City-issued technology and mobile applications to document monitoring activity.

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Food Program Monitor, PT

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A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will make a direct, visible impact on children and families in Oakland.
• Your work is active, community-based, and rarely repetitive.
• You will build practical skills in monitoring, documentation, and on-the-ground problem-solving.
• You will work with a collaborative, supportive, and passionate team.
• Your schedule is well-suited for seasonal or short-term work, making it a good fit for candidates seeking focused summer employment.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will manage multiple sites across different neighborhoods in a single day, including timely communication between sites, vendors, and City staff when issues arise.
• You will be expected to respond quickly to unexpected issues such as delivery delays or site changes, and complete accurate documentation.
• You will need to monitor compliance with City, State, and USDA regulations across multiple locations.

Competencies

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