The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national organization working to improve public policy to eradicate hunger and under-nutrition in the United States. FRAC engages in research, analysis, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and public education to improve public nutrition programs and broaden their reach. FRAC and its anti-hunger partners throughout the U.S. work to alert the public and policymakers to the extent of hunger and its impact, and forge workable solutions at the national, state and community levels.
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), seeks a Director of its Maryland Hunger Solutions project. The ideal candidate must be committed to addressing poverty and hunger in Maryland; be a highly skilled public policy advocate and leader; be an effective supervisor of a talented staff; be creative and a self-starter; have a proven ability to excel at working in partnerships; and have experience balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders.
FRAC is the leading non-profit research and advocacy organization working to reduce hunger and poverty and improve nutrition among low-income people in the U.S.
Maryland Hunger Solutions was formed in 2007 and is a separately staffed and funded FRAC initiative which advances FRAC’s mission by working to reduce hunger and improve nutrition in the State of Maryland. Much of Maryland Hunger Solutions’ focus is on using federal nutrition supports (food stamps, WIC, school meals, summer and afterschool food, and child care food) to reduce hunger and its adverse effects on health, learning, productivity and well-being; to improve nutrition; and to strengthen community institutions. Maryland Hunger Solutions has formed close collaborations with anti-hunger and anti-poverty non-profits, the Governor’s Office and state agencies, as well as the City of Baltimore, other cities and counties, and major school districts in the state.
Responsibilities
The Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Maryland initiative’s work, which includes policy analysis and public education, advocacy, outreach, coalition-building, technical assistance and organizing. Key goals include assuring that the policies and practices of Maryland state and local agencies and school districts are designed to allow low-income families and individuals maximum access to nutrition programs; that the State, counties and school districts take advantage of options in federal law to maximize access and benefits; that outreach, organizing, collaborations, training and technical assistance allow families and individuals, community-based organizations, service providers, child care providers and others in the state to use the nutrition programs to the greatest extent possible; that the programs are providing healthy nutrition; and that the food security of Marylanders improves.
Responsibilities of the Director include providing leadership to anti-hunger efforts in the state; spearheading advocacy efforts; providing information, technical assistance and hands-on support; making public presentations; leading and participating in coalitions and grass-roots efforts; and promoting the issue of hunger to the media.
The Director’s responsibilities also include fundraising, budgeting, administration of development activities, and recruiting and managing a growing staff as the initiative expands.
The Director will report to FRAC’s Chief of Staff, and will work closely with FRAC’s President and Director of Development.
Qualifications: Familiarity with and commitment to needs of persons with low income; undergraduate degree; advanced degree in relevant area (such as public policy, law, public health, nutrition, social science) preferred but not required; excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills; more than five years of organizing, coalition-building and policy advocacy experience preferred; ability to work independently and set and achieve program goals; experience managing an office and developing and recruiting staff; flexibility to travel within Maryland.
Salary/Benefits: Salary dependent on experience; generous benefit package
Closing Date: September 24, 2010, or when position filled
Application: Send letter, resume and writing sample to:
Director, Maryland Hunger Solutions Search Committee
Maryland Hunger Solutions
400 East Pratt Street, Suite 606
Baltimore, MD 21202
Fax: (202) 986-2525
E-mail: employment@mdhungersolutions.org
No phone calls, please.
FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. FRAC is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, race, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.
Posted: 8/26/10
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), a nonprofit public policy, research, and advocacy organization that works to end hunger in the U.S., is seeking a child nutrition policy analyst to work with national, state, and local partners to increase participation in school-based and out-of-school time (summer and afterschool) nutrition programs.
The Policy Analyst will work with FRAC’s widespread network of anti-hunger groups and youth development, health, and education partners to expand the use of the federal child nutrition programs and to improve their services and accessibility. The ultimate goals are to reduce hunger and poverty and promote healthy eating by ensuring that millions more children receive the nutrition they need, families obtain the supports such programs provide, and the nutrition programs improve children’s health and well-being and support educational and enrichment programs. This position offers opportunities for growth and experience as an organizer and a public policy advocate.
Responsibilities:
Work in target states to improve and expand participation in school-based and out-of-school time child nutrition programs by providing appropriate information, technical assistance, training, strategic advice and other hands-on support to state and community-based organizations and activists.
Work with local, state and national government agencies to expand and improve the nutrition programs.
Support and strengthen local, state, and regional anti-hunger organizations’ efforts.
Develop outreach and promotional materials, toolkits, and guides for use by service providers, advocates, government agencies, and policymakers.
Work with national, state, and local afterschool, summer, and education organizations to promote the use of targeted federal child nutrition programs.
Make presentations to diverse audiences.
Coordinate small meetings and conference calls.
Some travel required.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree. Strong writing, public speaking, training, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Organizing and advocacy experience. Experience working with public agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Knowledge of the federal nutrition programs or other government programs for low-income children preferred. Ability to work collaboratively and individually, to stay on task, and to meet deadlines. Willingness to work long hours when needed. Understanding of hunger and poverty and their impact upon communities, families, and individuals. Commitment to working for social justice.
Opening/Closing Dates: The position is open immediately. It will close when filled.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; excellent health, dental, retirement and other benefits; generous leave; enthusiastic and supportive staff.
Application: Send resume, cover letter and writing sample (not to exceed three pages) to:
Policy Analyst Search Committee
Food Research and Action Center
1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 540
Washington, D.C. 20009
Email: employment@frac.org
Fax: 202/986-2525
No phone calls, please.
FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on age, sex, race, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.
Posted: January 29, 2010
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national organization working to improve public policy to eradicate hunger and under-nutrition in the United States. FRAC engages in research, analysis, policy development, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and public education to improve public nutrition programs (e.g., food stamps, school meals, summer food) and anti-poverty programs and broaden their reach. FRAC and its partners work to alert the public and policymakers to the extent of hunger and its impacts and to forge workable solutions at the national, state and community levels. (For more information, visit www.frac.org.)
FRAC works with a network of state and city anti-hunger organization partners, and in two places has started such a group as part of FRAC. In 2002, FRAC launched D. C. Hunger Solutions (housed at FRAC’s Washington, DC headquarters) to combat hunger and improve nutrition in the District of Columbia. D.C. Hunger Solutions’ multi-faceted work has had deep impact on the reach and quality of the federal nutrition programs, and the health and well-being of beneficiaries in the District. In late 2007, FRAC launched Maryland Hunger Solutions (based in Baltimore, Maryland), which has brought these same proven advocacy, public policy and public education strategies to the fight against hunger in Maryland. (For more information on these state initiatives, visit www.dchunger.org and www.mdhungersolutions.org.)
Position Available
FRAC seeks an experienced professional to lead fundraising efforts for its state-based initiatives, D.C. Hunger Solutions and Maryland Hunger Solutions. These separately staffed and budgeted projects advance FRAC’s mission by working with a network of partners in, respectively, the District of Columbia and Maryland to make the federal nutrition programs accessible to all those who are in need. Reporting to FRAC’s Director of Development, the Development Associate – State Initiatives will work closely with the Director of Development, the directors of D.C. Hunger Solutions and Maryland Hunger Solutions, FRAC’s President, and the development and program staff to conceptualize and implement successful fundraising strategies for the state initiatives.
Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience; excellent health, dental, retirement and other benefits; generous leave; enthusiastic and supportive staff.
To Apply
Send résumé, brief writing sample (no more than three pages), and cover letter providing a summary of accomplishments and experience to:
Development Associate – State Initiatives Search
Food Research and Action Center
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20009
E-mail: employment@frac.org
Fax: 202-986-2525.
No phone calls please.
Closing Date: When filled.
FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. FRAC is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, race, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or ethnic or national origin.
Posted June 22, 2010
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national organization working to improve public policy to eradicate hunger and under-nutrition in the United States. FRAC engages in research, analysis, policy development, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and public education to improve public nutrition programs (e.g., food stamps, school meals, summer food) and anti-poverty programs and broaden their reach. FRAC and its state and local partners throughout the U.S. work to alert the public and policymakers to the extent of hunger and its impact, and forge workable solutions at the national, state and community levels. (For more information, visit www.frac.org.)
Position Available
FRAC seeks a Development Assistant to provide administrative support to a development unit of three. The Development Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks listed below in addition to various special projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience; excellent health, dental, retirement and other benefits; generous leave; enthusiastic and supportive staff.
To Apply
Send résumé and cover letter providing a summary of accomplishments and experience to:
Development Assistant Search
Food Research and Action Center
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20009
E-mail: employment@frac.org
Fax: 202-986-2525.
No phone calls please.
Closing Date: When filled.
FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. FRAC is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on sex, race, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or ethnic or national origin.
Posted: 6/22/10
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) seeks a highly motivated individual for a one-year fellowship to carry out policy analysis, research, public education, outreach and advocacy to maximize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation among and benefits for needy people. (Pursuant to the 2008 Farm Bill, SNAP is the new federal name for the Food Stamp Program.) The fellow will conduct research and analysis and undertake activities with national, state and local partners to assist more needy people in accessing and retaining SNAP/Food Stamps during these challenging economic times.
FRAC works to alleviate hunger and improve nutrition for low-income people in the United States, primarily by analyzing the causes and effects of hunger and poor nutrition and ensuring that federal nutrition assistance programs, refundable tax credits and other supports effectively serve low-income Americans. SNAP/Food Stamps serves more than 40 million Americans but could reach even more eligible people and provide them with more robust benefits.
Responsibilities: Develop policy analysis and proposals, outreach approaches and advocacy strategies for maximizing SNAP/Food Stamps benefits for low-income people; provide technical assistance on SNAP/Food Stamps rules, operations and best practices, including to state-based anti-hunger groups and allies; analyze national, state and local SNAP/Food Stamps participation data; keep abreast of research on SNAP access and operations; research and write reports and policy briefs, as well as materials for FRAC’s website, e-newsletters and other communications for effective dissemination of information to FRAC’s network and the broader public.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Commitment to working for social justice. Facility with word processing systems, spreadsheets, and statistical software preferred. Knowledge of the federal nutrition programs and an understanding of hunger and poverty and their impact on communities preferred. Ability to work collaboratively and individually, to stay on task, and to meet deadlines.
Opening/Closing Dates: The position is open immediately. It will close when filled.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience; excellent health, dental and other benefits; generous leave; enthusiastic and supportive staff.
Closing Date: When the position is filled.
Application: Please send: 1) a brief letter explaining why you are interested in this position and your major qualifications for it; 2) a resume; and 3) a brief writing sample (not to exceed five pages) to:
SNAP/Food Stamp Policy and Outreach Fellow Search
Food Research and Action Center
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20009
Fax (202) 986-2525
E-mail: employment@frac.org
Web site: www.frac.org
No phone calls, please.
FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on age, sex, race, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.
Posted June 14, 2010
FRAC offers a variety of internship possibilities throughout the year. The number of internships available at any given time fluctuates. FRAC interns work as volunteers or with the support of third party funding sources, such as work study programs. We will be happy to assist you in getting academic credit for your internship.
Interns work directly with policy and development staff and are assigned to specific projects. Our staff considers mentoring an important part of any internship program.
Intern tasks have included working with FRAC’s state and local grassroots network, engaging in research and information analysis, working with Congressional policymakers, attending Congressional hearings, assisting in the production and release of FRAC’s special reports, and assisting with the organization’s fundraising and development activities.
Students with a strong commitment to public interest and anti-poverty issues are encouraged to apply. Other requirements include solid research, writing and communications skills, computer literacy and interest in/knowledge of the political process.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:
Internship Coordinator
Food Research and Action Center
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20009
fax: 202/ 986-2525
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