Project Assistant, Social Services Job Training Program – Baltimore, MD region (Temporary)
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hunger Free America (HFA) is a national nonprofit organization working to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food.
This position will support implementation of a 4-year Innovation Spark grant from the Albertsons Companies Foundation to provide assistance to 200 individuals in Maryland and Illinois who are unemployed underemployed or employed in low-wage jobs to obtain living-wage employment in the social services field. The initiative offer 16-week job training with comprehensive support and guidance preparing participants for jobs in the social service sector in which there exist significant vacancies nationwide. Program participants will be trained to engage in outreach and enrollment activities for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Women Infants and Children Program (WIC) and other resources thereby enhancing the grants impact and promoting sustainable solutions to hunger within their communities.
Position is part-time and temporary expected to last 12 weeks in duration. Candidates must live in or within commuting distance to Baltimore - or be willing to relocate without relocation assistance - and will work from a project office in the city as well as at various community sites.
This position will report to HFAs Project Manager Social Services Job Training Program Baltimore MD region.
Duties may include:
- Work collaboratively withnon-profit and governmentpartners todeliversocial servicetrainingprogramsthatalign withparticipants and projectpartnersneedsand which meet all applicablerules and regulations
- Providesupportto the ProjectManager
- Work collaboratively withlocalpartnersandProjectManagertohelpdelivertrainingprogram curriculum
- Work collaboratively withlocalpartnersProjectManagerand other HFA staff topromoteprogramand recruitprogram participants
- Work collaboratively with ProjectManagerto conduct various hands-on workshops to help people with lived experience with food insecurity and poverty write resumes search for jobs and practice interview skills
- Work collaboratively withProjectManagerand local partnerstohold job fairs to connect low-income people with social service employers
- Ensureprogram participantand partner data is properly tracked and managed for both internal purposes and stakeholder engagementand reporting
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and other funding agreements
- Provide in-person SNAP eligibility screenings and applicationassistance
- Any other duties as assigned by theProjectManager
Required Experience and Skills:
- Experience in anti-hunger/nutrition benefits screening ( WIC); working in low-income communities
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred although people with significant relevant work experience will be considered
- Preference for candidates with three or more years of experience in workforce development social services and/or teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills for a variety of audiences including the ability to adjust communication as socially and culturally appropriate
- Proven ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Ahigh-energy self-starter with strong communications problem-solving organizing and interpersonal skillsas well asa demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger
- Interest in social justice issues and addressing systemic issues of domestic food insecurity
- Proficiencyin using Microsoft Office programsincludingWord Excel and PowerPoint; Salesforce knowledge a plus
- Bilingualcandidates(Spanish Mandarin or French preferred)a plus but notrequired
The person in this position:
- Must be able tofrequentlyremain in a stationary position
- Constantlyoperatesa computer and may use other officemachinery
- Frequently communicates withfellowstaff partner sites /organizationsand clientsand must be able to exchangeclearandaccurateinformation in these interactions
$25.82 - $25.82 an hour
This is apart-time exempt20-hour per week positionexpected to last12 weeksto cover a leave of absence.
This isanin-personposition.
Theposition pays $25.82/hour.
Hunger Free America is an equal opportunity employer. People of all races sexual orientations ages faiths economic and social backgrounds genders physical abilities and national origins are strongly encouraged to apply.Applications without a resumeand cover letterwill not be considered.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Financial Services
- Import
- Air Pressure Handling
- Clinical
About Company
Helping society move 'beyond the soup kitchen' and ensure economic and food self-sufficiency for all Americans. Ending Hunger Lifts Us All.
