Project Coordinator Cajun Confections

SUMMARY:  This work involves coordination of production and selling products for Cajun Confections Candy and Bakery.  Work is performed in accordance with agency policy and through periodic conferences with Manager.

This position is full time 240 day per year non-exempt hourly position.  Regular days of work will be as outlined on the holiday calendar.  Work is to be completed within the established rules and regulations set forth by Federal, State and Local governmental bodies as well as policies established by TARC and is reviewed through periodic conferences with the Manager.  This position is directly responsible to the Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for ordering supplies for the Candy and Bakery departments in a timely manner and preparation of any correspondence involved in a timely manner.
• Obtain new customer orders/business and maintain current customer contracts
• Responsible for the overall coordination of services in assigned area and delegating tasks as needed.
• Assure all individuals’ rights and privileges are maintained.
• Provide artistic ability, creativity, and willingness to share knowledge in the area of production and marketing.
• Ensure that all staff in units are cross trained and have learned all areas of the business
• Provide training, supervision, and direct care as needed to the clients assigned.
• Organize, formulate and implement new projects to meet the fiscal needs of the program and the clients employed to perform the tasks needed.
• Assists in development of marketing strategies for products.
• Maintains customer database and generates internal database information, such as lists and counts for direct marketing projects.
• Maintains equipment, materials and supplies needed for projects.
• Participate in any promotional venue such as craft shows, specialty events, etc. as needed
• Maintain proper safety procedures in the manufacture of products.
• Assist when needed in all departments at TARC.
• Able to work varied hours to accommodate the manufacture and distribution of products.
• Complies with all TARC policies and procedures as well as Federal mandates for assigned department.
• Attend all training as required.
• Be able to maintain effective working relationships and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Properly complete administrative paperwork and submit with in timeframes.
• Complete any/all job duties as assigned by manager.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has supervisory responsibilities towards clients assigned to work area.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service –Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Properly complete administrative paperwork and submit within required timeframes
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Leadership – Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Strategic Thinking – Analyzes market and competition.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure.
• Quality – Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Technology – Able to utilize current technology such as iPad, Computer and all applications associated with devices (MS Word, Excel, Email, Internet, etc.)

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No felony convictions.
• Minimum of 22 years of age or older.
• Responsible and reliable.

Education and/or Experience:   Six months to one year related experience and/or training with a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Louisiana Drivers License, CPR, First Aid.

Other Qualifications:  Artistic skills with creativity.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.