Hunger Free America · 1 month ago
Baltimore Food Action Board (FAB) Coordinator
Hunger Free America (HFA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic hunger and ensuring access to nutritious food for all Americans. They are seeking a FAB Coordinator to recruit individuals for the Food Action Board in Baltimore, facilitate meetings, and support member engagement in advocacy opportunities.
Non ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Recruit individuals to participate in the Food Action Board, in partnership with community-based organizations and anchor partners, ensuring robust and sustained membership
Conduct proactive outreach to recruit FAB members and partners, including outreach that may involve in-person engagement and community presence in varying weather conditions, with flexibility to use email and virtual meetings as appropriate
Develop and maintain strong community relationships to strengthen and expand FAB participation
Facilitate weekly 60-minute FAB meetings using the HFA curriculum, with virtual guidance and support from the National Director of Organizing and Community Empowerment
Support FAB members in advocacy, outreach, and public engagement opportunities
Track participation and ensure member compensation is processed
Qualification
Required
Strong ties to the local community and ability to connect with individuals with lived experience of hunger
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently while participating in regular check-ins, coaching, and collaboration with the National Director of Organizing and Community Empowerment
Comfort working independently in a community-facing role that may involve initial ambiguity, persistence, and engagement in less-than-ideal conditions
Ability to meet clear performance expectations related to outreach, recruitment progress, and participant engagement, with regular check-ins and feedback
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and lifting up community voices
Preferred
Experience in grassroots organizing, advocacy, or community engagement
Benefits
Generous paid time off, including holidays