Employment
Maryland Hunger Solutions Nutrition Associate
Position Available
Maryland Hunger Solutions seeks a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the Maryland Hunger Solutions project as a Nutrition Associate. Through advocacy, research, coalition-building, outreach, technical assistance, public education, and program monitoring, the Nutrition Associate will be responsible for working to increase participation in and the quality of nutrition programs in Maryland, and to address community food security issues. This full-time position will be located in Baltimore, Maryland with some travel around the state required. This position reports to the Director of Maryland Hunger Solutions.
Organizational Background
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national non-profit organization working to improve public policies and extend the reach of public nutrition programs in order to eradicate hunger and under-nutrition in the United States. In 2007, FRAC created Maryland Hunger Solutions (MDHS), a separately staffed and budgeted project seeking to end hunger in the state of Maryland. Maryland Hunger Solutions works to alert the public and policymakers about the extent of hunger and its impact on Maryland residents, to forge workable solutions at the state and local level, and to engage a network of partners to make the federal nutrition programs accessible to all those who are in need. (For more information, visit www.frac.org)
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the participation of families and individuals in public nutrition programs – especially out of school time nutrition. This will include site visits, outreach, research, technical assistance, public education, policy advocacy, work with the media, and the development of materials.
- Provide technical assistance and work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including representatives from the state of Maryland (including the Governor’s Office, the Maryland State Department of Education, The Department of Human Resources and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene), city and county public officials, other advocacy organizations, community groups, teachers, administrators, child care providers, afterschool providers, health professionals and social service agencies.
- Analyze policies and practices that foster or inhibit program participation in Maryland nutrition programs.
- Collect and report data on Maryland participation rates in public nutrition programs and analyze community food security trends.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and a minimum of two years relevant experience
- Strong oral, written and organizational skills
- Good conceptual, strategic thinking and creative skills
- Detail-oriented planning and implementation skills
- Willingness to work varied hours and long hours when needed
- Ability to reach out effectively to low-income families and community-based organizations eligible for program benefits
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel around the state for meetings and events
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous leave, health and other benefits.
To Apply
This position is available immediately.
Send resume, writing sample (not to exceed three pages), and cover letter providing a summary of accomplishments and experience to:
Nutrition Associate Search
Maryland Hunger Solutions
400 E. Pratt Street, Suite 606
Baltimore, MD 21202
E-mail: employment@mdhungersolutions.org
Fax: 410-528-0023
No phone calls please
Closing Date
When filled. However, FRAC/Maryland Hunger Solutions seeks to hire a qualified individual as soon as possible.
Individuals representing communities of color are encouraged to apply.
FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. FRAC is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, race, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or ethnic or national origin.
