Tuesday, July 19, 2011

SNAP (Food Stamp) Campaign Manager needed

The Coalition Against Hunger strives to build a community where all people have the food they need to lead healthy lives. We are seeking a dynamic leader and strategic thinker to manage our SNAP Campaign. The SNAP Campaign was started in 2002 to help low-income Philadelphians access the SNAP (food stamp) benefit.


The SNAP Campaign Manager is responsible for the overall oversight of the Coalition’s SNAP work, including setting of program goals and priorities, partnership development and maintenance, data management and analysis, development of relevant advocacy strategies, management of Campaign committees, and grant reporting. The perfect fit for the position would be adept at big picture thinking but also able to handle the details of data and day-to-day management.

Specifically, the Campaign Manager:

* Develops campaign strategies and direction in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan

* Forges partnerships that increase access to the SNAP benefit

* Serves as liaison between Coalition and agency (non-outreach) partners in both non-profit and government sectors (Dept. of Public Welfare, Philadelphia County Assistance Offices, USDA Food and Nutrition Service)

* Oversees administration of SNAP Hotline

* Works with Policy Manager and Data Analyst to oversee collection, organization and analysis of SNAP client data to better define the barriers of program participation

* Supervises SNAP Outreach Coordinator, SNAP Hotline Counselors, Case Manager

* Works with Policy Manager on advocacy efforts aimed at creating change within CAOs and DPW

* Serves as Salesforce lead and point of contact, maintains and updates Salesforce database

* Researches national trends in SNAP benefit administration and identifies potential national partners

* Provides SNAP screening and application assistance when necessary

* Attends and speaks at events, workshops, seminars, and other functions

* Oversees the administration of Food Security Survey and follow up surveys

* Identifies and develop grants and grant reports related to SNAP Campaign

* Works with Policy Manager to develop run client advocacy group

* Works with Communications Manager in developing media vehicles (PSAs, videos, etc…) to redefine SNAP and the public’s notion of hunger

* Assists with the Walk Against Hunger and other special events

* Attends staff meetings and strategy sessions

Desired qualifications include:

* Knowledge of the SNAP benefit

* Familiarity with COMPASS

* Familiarity with Salesforce database systems

The Coalition is a small but thriving organization that offers a fun but very challenging environment. We have a strong reputation for providing quality service and employees are very dedicated to the cause of preventing hunger in the community.

How to apply:

Please email resume and cover letter.

No phone calls please.

http://www.hungercoalition.org/job/snap-food-stamp-campaign-manager

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