Food Security Impact Lead

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Food Security Specialist to advance social determinants by supporting strategy and execution of all food security programs network-wide. You will launch programs, manage relationships, and drive measurable impacts on the lives we serve.

The role emphasizes data-driven approaches, collaboration with the Food Security Manager, and cross-functional engagement with community partners, government agencies, and funding partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of food security experience or 5+ years in the field.
• Passionate about food security issues in New Jersey.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a portfolio of food security programs, ensuring alignment with HMH's food as medicine strategy and maximizing programmatic efficiency and utilization.
• Assists in the development and implementation of innovative program models, incorporating best practices and evidence-based interventions, and tracking program outcomes.
• Supports the Food Security Manager in cultivating and managing relationships with stakeholders, including HMH team members, community-based organizations, government agencies, and funding partners.
• Contributes to grant writing, proposal development, and effective relationship management, expanding the reach and impact of food security initiatives.
• Collaborates with the SDOH Data Supervisor to develop dashboards and visualizations, effectively communicating program impact and key metrics to internal and external stakeholders, with guidance from the Food Security Manager.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience OR 5+ years experience in food security

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Food Security Specialist to advance social determinants by supporting strategy and execution of all food security programs network-wide. You will launch programs, manage relationships, and drive measurable impacts on the lives we serve.

The role emphasizes data-driven approaches, collaboration with the Food Security Manager, and cross-functional engagement with community partners, government agencies, and funding partners.