Employment

Hunger Task Force is an Equal Opportunities/Affirmative Action employer.

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Position Title: PROGRAM DEVELOPER

Reports to: Food Bank Program Manager

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports development of programs and services that assure safe and dignified access to emergency food by hungry people within Milwaukee County. Identifies potential distribution sites for food; provides technical assistance and support to volunteers and staff at community organizations providing programs of food distribution. Builds program capacity of distribution sites. Serves as a liaison between food bank and Emergency Feeding Organizations.

Additional Duties:

1. Conducts annual assessment of emergency food accessibility for Milwaukee County.

2. Effectively recommends development of programs by neighborhood based upon poverty statistics, food access and community resources.

3. Recruits and educates community organizations (schools, congregations, social work agencies) in order to establish network participation.

4. Trains new program coordinators, volunteers and staff in Standards of Excellence, TEFAP regulations and monthly reporting to ensure compliance.

5. Coordinates menu process for all EFO’s on a weekly basis.

6. Assesses emergency food statistics monthly to track changes in service or operations.

7. Effectively recommends equipment purchases, food allocation strategies, fresh distribution and cash grants for under-developed programs.

8. Identifies and channels community resources for program development with under-developed programs.

9. Establishes, negotiates, supports collaborative agreements between providers of under-developed programs and existing community institutions.

10. Oversees and monitors daily operations of new and under-developed programs.

11. As directed by Food Bank Program Manager, investigates complaints levied by consumers, Impact 211 or the general community regarding program operations at an Emergency Feeding Organization.

12. Conducts annual site visit and maintains records for new and under-developed programs.

13. Actively participate in network evaluation through monthly rating and vision meetings.

14. Serves as back up to TEFAP/Infant Needs monitor.

15. Evaluates needs and provides service/referrals to walk-in clientele.

16. Attend agency staff and other required meetings and training opportunities.

17. Assist with agency events and operations as needed.

18. Perform other duties as needed and requested by the Associate/Executive Director.

 

Relationships:

All internal HTF staff members & volunteers

External constituencies include donors, vendors, community leaders & organizations; sponsors & media partners, professional organizations government representatives & agencies and the general public.

Equipment Operated:

Use of personal computer and printer, software programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Mapoint, Access and Word, Use of general office equipment such as fax, copier, telephone and cellular, various agency vehicles and equipment. Use of personal & Agency vehicles for site visits, monitoring programs and pick-up & delivery of items.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office setting in a controlled temperature setting with fluorescent and natural lighting. Frequent mental and visual concentration is needed for verbal and written communication, donor relations, data entry and paperwork, supervision of volunteers and proper operation of office equipment. Primary methods of communication are via telephone, e-mail, fax, and hand written or typed documents. Obligated to observe & meet daily, weekly and monthly schedules and deadlines.

Work is also performed at a distribution site where temperature settings could be controlled or uncontrolled. Lighting will vary with site location but will include fluorescent, incandescent, mercury vapor and natural lighting. Injury is possible so safety standards and regulations must be practiced. Frequent mental and visual concentration is needed for completing paperwork, program monitoring, volunteer oversight and risk management. Automobile travel is frequent in all types of weather and travel conditions. Frequent mental and visual concentration is needed for adhering to all regulations of operator’s license and the public road ways. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. within defined work areas. Some exposure to noise is to be expected. Obligated to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines and schedules

Work hours are normally scheduled during regular hours of operations unless adjusted for scheduled needs; average at least 40 hours weekly, with occasional overtime; evening and weekend hours are required. Attire is office casual, with uniform or specified clothing required when requested.

Qualifications:

1. BA or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business Administration, Community Education, Management, Nutrition or Social Work.

2. 1 year employment experience in donor relations or customer service.

3. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in public speaking.

5. Demonstrated computer competencies in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Access and mapping software.

6. Strong orientation to detail, highly organized.

7. Knowledge of standards of safe food handling, storage & distribution.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

9. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

10. Donor relations or customer service experience.

11. Knowledge of ADA and Civil Right Compliance issues.

12. Knowledge of highways and roads of Milwaukee County.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 1 year employment experience as a supervisor, including supervision of volunteers.

2. Trained in mediation and conflict resolution.

3. Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, Hmong, etc.).

Employee Acknowledgment:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. “Principle duties and responsibilities” describes those functions considered essential to the performance of the job. “Additional duties” are those considered incidental or secondary to the job’s overall purpose. This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All qualifications are subject to change over time, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individual with a disability.

 

Salary range:

$30,000-$40,000

 

To apply:

Send your resume and letter of interest to wendy @ hungertaskforce.org

If you are interested please also fill out and submit this form

Information must be received by Friday, March 12, 2010