Background:

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. A 4-year Innovation Spark grant from the Albertsons Companies Foundation will fund a project to provide assistance to 200 individuals in Maryland and Illinois who are unemployed, underemployed or employed in low-wage jobs. The initiative will offer 16-week apprenticeships with comprehensive support and guidance, preparing participants for jobs in the social service sector, in which there exist significant vacancies nationwide. Apprentices 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 grant’s impact and promoting sustainable solutions to hunger within their communities.

Position is full-time. The ideal candidate will live within commuting distance to Baltimore, Chicago or New York, and would spend one or more days / week working from a project office in one of those locations – but applicants living anywhere in the US will be considered. Regardless of place of residence, some travel to New York, Baltimore and Chicago will be required.

This position will report to HFA’s Director of Programs.

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.