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Maryland Hunger Solutions (MDHS), an initiative of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the staff as a Temporary Anti-Hunger Program Associate - SNAP, focusing substantially on outreach, training, and public education on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Anti-Hunger Program Associate will be responsible for working to increase participation in and the quality of public nutrition programs in Maryland, and to address related community food security issues, and support vulnerable populations in Maryland.

This is a temporary, full-time position and will report to the Director of Maryland Hunger Solutions. The position is funded through September 30,2026 with possible option to renew.

MDHS operates as a fully remoteorganization. Candidates must residein the D.C., Maryland, and Virgina metro area, as this position will require regular local travel to conduct outreach, attend meeting and engage with community partners as needed. Travel around the state will be required, and mileage is reimbursable. While the organization is fully remote and staff are not required to report to an office, this role includes in-person responsibilities as part of its core duties.

Organizational Background

Maryland Hunger Solutions operates under the umbrella of The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). FRAC works to improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold andequitablepolicy solutions. Toattainthis mission, FRAC engages in research, policy analysis and advocacy, coalition-building, outreach, technicalassistanceand training, and an array of communications strategies. In partnership with hundreds of national, state, and local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, corporations, and labor organizations, FRAC addresses hunger and food insecurity, and poverty as their root cause.

Founded in 2007 by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Maryland Hunger Solutions works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of individuals, childrenand families in Maryland. Maryland Hunger Solutions works with state and community partners to ensure that all eligible residents are connected to federal and state nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meals programs; provide education about the stark reality of hungers existence in Maryland and the proven solutions to reduce food insecurity; and improve public policies to end food insecurity and poverty.

MDHS works to educate the public and policymakers about the extent of hunger and its impact on Maryland residents by forging workable solutions at the state and local level, tracking the performance of state and local agencies, identifying best practices and to engaging a network of partners to ensure federal nutrition programs are accessible to all those who are inneed.

Formore information on MDHS, please visithttps://www.mdhungersolutions.org/

Responsibilities

• Conduct SNAP outreach and provide individualized case management services, including eligibility screening, application assistance, recertification support, and referrals to help District residents access and maintain nutrition benefits.
• Assistin the development and implementation of strategies to increase the participation of families and individuals in public nutrition programs, withan initialspecial focus on SNAP. This will include site visits, outreach, analysis and research, technicalassistance, public education,collaboration,and the development of materials.

• Provide technical assistance and work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including officials from the state of Maryland (including the Governors Office, the Maryland State Department of Education, Department ofServices, Department of Health, and Department of Agriculture), city and county public officials, community groups, school administrators, teachers and other school personnel, child care providers, afterschool providers, health professionals, social service agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and farmers markets.

• Collect and report data on Maryland participation rates in public nutrition programs and analyze community food security trends.

• Assistin public education about federal nutrition programs and policies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and at least two years of relevant experience.

• Good conceptual, strategicthinking,and creative skills.

• Excellent oral and writtencommunicationsskills.

• Detail-oriented planning and implementation skills.

• Willingness to work varied hours.

• Demonstrated ability to reach out effectively to low-income families and community-based organizations eligible for program benefits.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong teamorientation and leadership experience.

• Ability tousetechnology to work remotely.

• Ability to travel around the state for meetings and events.
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  Working knowledge and understanding of SNAP or other federal nutrition programs such as Medicaid and/or TANF.
  

• Ability to speak Spanishis preferred.

Salary and Benefits

This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of 3 months. The position is paid at an hourly rate of $31.69 and is scheduled to work for up to 40 hours per week.

Opening/Closing Dates:

The position is available immediately. It will close when filled. However, Maryland Hunger Solutions seeks to hire a qualified individual as soon as possible.

Maryland Hunger Solutions is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Maryland Hunger Solutions is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on age, gender, race, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnic or national origin.