Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Read and review CNP state policies, state laws, federal policy memorandums, and federal regulations to maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory programmatic requirements. Ensure no valid complaints are directed to the supervisor regarding knowledge gaps.
• Compliance Assessment: Examine and review records, documents, and procedures to accurately assess the adequacy of fiscal records and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state policies, regulations, and laws.
• Records Management: Organize sponsor files to maintain comprehensive records for fiscal control functions. Review financial reports and related documents to ensure they are properly completed and accurately reflect compliance status.
• Data Management: Review and prepare forms, spreadsheets, and statistical data for CNP program sponsors using regulatory information and software programs.
• Claims Verification: Understand meal counting and claiming processes and calculate data to verify proper filing of claims.
• Field Work: Travel to attend state training sessions, site visits, and meetings throughout the state as assigned.
• Office Software Utilization: Utilize office software programs to enhance efficiency in correspondence, communication, and meeting deadlines, ensuring department, division, and section goals are met.
• Technical Assistance and Research: Perform assignments as directed by the supervisor, including creating presentations and researching ways to provide technical assistance to program sponsors. Maintain logs and reports for financial compliance.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field. (Use this link for the Alabama State Personnel Department’s Degree Acceptance Policy) Degree Acceptance Policy – SPD – State of Alabama Personnel Department

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong understanding of financial principles and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

How to apply:

Step 1:

State Interns are hired directly by individual State agencies. To be considered for this position, you must complete a State Intern Application through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website a Alabama State Personnel Department under State Internships. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

Once you have completed the State Intern Application, you may submit it to the Child Nutrition Programs Section by emailing it to:

Nealie Floyd at

Attention: Angelice Lowe

Note: This position has been approved by the State Finance Director so consideration may be given to external interest as well as interest inside the ALSDE.