Engagement and Impact Support Associate

THE ORGANIZATION

Feeding Westchester is looking for people with the passion, courage, and creativity to create meaningful change in the lives of others. As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and Westchester County’s leading hunger relief organization, we moved nearly 22 million pounds of food to agencies and partners across Westchester County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and schools last fiscal year. We supplied 17 million meals to children, families, and seniors, mobilized 11,000 volunteers, and raised over $17 million in donations and government support to help end hunger.

Feeding Westchester's mission is to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger. As the heart of a network of more than 200 partners, we source and distribute food, and other resources, to communities across Westchester. We envision a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Feeding Westchester has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and mission driven Engagement and Impact Support Associate. Working within the Community Engagement and Impact department, reporting to the VP, Community Engagement and Impact, the Engagement and Impact Support Associate plays a critical role in advancing Feeding Westchester’s efforts to build awareness about our mission, services, needs and successes, as well as to position the organization in leading hunger-relief in Westchester County. We are looking for someone with solid customer service and executive administration/departmental support background. The Engagement and Impact Support Associate will provide essential support in ensuring the effectiveness of our partner engagement efforts and the measurement of our impact on the community. This position requires solid project management skills and the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion. Communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of organization and attention to detail are a must!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support departmental purchases, and track credit card transactions, provide back-ups receipts, and create POs, and other reports to Finance Department on a monthly basis.
• Track and calendarize key agency dates, departmental deliverables, events or activities, including timelines and requests from internal or external sources.
• Work collaboratively with agency leadership and admin staff as needed to prepare or provide material or information need to meet organizational goals
• Prepare written communication in the form of memos, emails, reports and other correspondence to the network
• Assist with the preparation and production of in-person or virtual events, including the Annual Partner Conference, Townhalls
• Prepare meeting or project support materials in the form of PowerPoint, graphs, charts and other graphical presentation as needed.
• Provide support to facilitate trainings, capacity building, resource allocation, and support to partner agencies and distribution sites.
• Provide administrative support, including preparing reports, handling correspondence, and scheduling meetings
• Serve as an additional point of contact for Feeding Westchester’s requests for member information including, statistics, or other reports as needed.
• Support project planning and implementation of HRSA initiatives, and other large projects, including coordinating meeting with external and internal parties.
• Uphold ethical standards and compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies in the conduct of engagement and impact activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Required Education/Experience

• Associates, Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of project management and/or administrative experience. Non-profit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in hunger or related social issues.
• Strong project and time management skills; ability to multitask several deadlines.
• Proactive workstyle, emphasizing teamwork and excellence.
• Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to honor confidentiality.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Must be proficient in latest software and technology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Maintenance of effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem solving to identify solutions and meet and enhance organizational mission.
• Must have valid driver's license and use of a vehicle to ensure ability to travel independently for Feeding Westchester business.

ABOUT US

Feeding Westchester provides a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision coverages, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution, company-paid Life and LTD insurances, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other ancillary benefits. Feeding Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services or any other category protected by law. Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support our diverse team. We strive to create professional growth paths for all who want them and a just culture that will support both internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community.

SALARY RANGE: $60k