Hunger Free America · 12 hours ago
Project Assistant, Social Services Job Training Program – Chicago, IL Region
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.82/hr - $25.82/hr
3+ years expHunger Free America (HFA) is a national nonprofit organization working to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger. The Project Assistant will support the implementation of a job training program aimed at helping unemployed and underemployed individuals obtain living-wage employment in the social services field through training and various outreach activities.
Non ProfitProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with non-profit and government partners to deliver social service training programs that align with participants’ and project partners’ needs and which meet all applicable rules and regulations
Provide support to the Project Manager
Work collaboratively with local partners and Project Manager to help deliver training program curriculum
Work collaboratively with local partners, Project Manager, and other HFA staff to promote program and recruit program participants
Work collaboratively with Project Manager to 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 with Project Manager and local partners to hold several job fairs to connect low-income people with social service employers
Collect feedback from program participants to ensure a positive training experience and improve program delivery
Ensure program participant and partner data is properly tracked and managed for both internal purposes and stakeholder engagement and reporting
Ensure compliance with grant requirements and other funding agreements
Provide in-person SNAP eligibility screenings and application assistance
Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager
Qualification
Required
Experience in anti-hunger/nutrition benefits screening (e.g. SNAP, WIC); working in low-income communities
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
A high-energy self-starter with strong communications, problem-solving, organizing, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger
Interest in social justice issues and addressing systemic issues of domestic food insecurity
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Bachelor's 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
Salesforce knowledge a plus
Bilingual candidates (Spanish or Polish preferred) a plus, but not required
Benefits
Generous holiday and paid time off (PTO)
Company
Hunger Free America
Hunger Free America is a charity organization that works as an anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joel Berg
CEO
Julie Tedford
Chief Financial Officer
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