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Child Nutrition Advocate

Posted on: May 1, 2013

Posted by: Hunger Free Vermont

Description

Hunger Free Vermont is Vermont's leading hunger advocacy and education organization. Join a dynamic team of smart, creative, and professional advocates and educators while enjoying a culture that promotes professional development, a strong work/life balance, and the joy of sharing meals together!

Hunger Free Vermont seeks a full-time Child Nutrition Advocate. This position coordinates Hunger Free Vermont's statewide effort to ensure Vermont children have access to good nutrition and enrichment activities during the summer and after school. In addition, you will be part of a 3-person team working to assure children in Vermont are fed wherever they are in their day, all year long. We work at the local, state, regional, and federal levels, providing technical assistance and conducting outreach, education, and advocacy. If you enjoy making a difference every day, working in teams, working on a variety of tasks simultaneously, and working with a wide range of people and organizations, this position may be a good fit.

Position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, advocacy experience, an ability to connect with people and build positive relationships quickly, a willingness to be tenacious, and an ability to manage multiple projects. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience required. Experience working in Vermont public schools helpful. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work required. Cover letter and resume accepted through May 22. Early July start date preferred.

Full position description available at www.HungerFreeVT.org.

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to: kdavis@hungerfreevt.org

Or:

Katy Davis
Hunger Free Vermont
38 Eastwood Drive - Suite 100
South Burlington, VT 05403

Location

38 Eastwood Drive, Suite 100, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403, United States

Details

Start date
July 1, 2013
Application deadline
May 22, 2013
Education requirements
4-year degree
Employment type
Full time
Professional level
None specified
Salary details
Competitive salary and benefits package
Job function
Public policy, Advocacy
Owner's areas of focus
Poverty and hunger

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