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Senior Program Associate

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

Coordinate and support the implementation of a range of programs, interventions and other solutions that address the needs of people and communities facing hunger and lead to a clear and measureable impact.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Support the development and execution of strategies that address the needs of people and communities facing hunger.
  • Manage project timelines and effective completion of project deliverables.
  • Apply a variety of proven program implementation techniques to advance project goals.
  • Facilitate training and technical assistance to the network and other stakeholders via workshops, technical assistance calls, webinars, and other methods of education and information dissemination
  • Implement processes to capture, store and effectively disseminate programmatic knowledge to internal and external audiences.
  • Develop strong internal working relationships with Member Grants, Philanthropy, Finance, Member Services, Government Relations and other departments that support the effective implementation and evaluation of program strategies.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the issues facing food insecure individuals and families in the United States.
  • Support the implementation of evaluation plans to track the impact of our work and allow for continuous learning. 
  • Maintain and steward relationships with key national partners.
  • Represent Feeding America program work at internal and external conferences, meetings and events.   
  • Respond to requests for information on national programs.
  • Serve on national and interdepartmental committees and task forces as required and assigned.
  • Manage project budgets.
  • Complete special projects as assigned. 
  • Serve on national and interdepartmental committees and task forces as required and assigned.
  • Respond to requests for information on national program strategies and current work in the network.
Educational Background: 
BA/BS or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 4+ years’ experience in program management, or program development. 
  • Experience working with diversity of community groups and local and national program partners.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Knowledge of poverty-alleviation approaches, including in the fields of food security, financial security, or workforce development Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically as part of a team and within broad coalitions.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications and ability to learn new technological applications.
  • A deep commitment to the mission of Feeding America.

Organization Info

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 25 2018
Active Until: 
May 25 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Feeding America
industry: 
Nonprofit