Food Security Initiatives: Program Manager

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited free public transportation through SEPTA's Key Advantage program

8 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Tuition discounts and scholarships for employees

Job summary

Bryn Mawr College seeks a Food Security Initiatives Program Manager to support initiatives addressing food insecurity in Philadelphia. Your role will include coordinating programs like the City’s Summer Meals Outreach and leading community engagement efforts. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of project management experience. The position is vital for improving food access and includes communication with key partners. Comprehensive benefits include transportation perks, parental leave, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project or program management, ensuring successful delivery of complex initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the food insecurity landscape in Philadelphia and partners.
• Ability to develop and operationalize systems to manage information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with organizing and facilitating partner meetings.
• Lead components of the Summer Meals Outreach and Engagement Strategy.
• Serve as the liaison between key food security partners and communicate updates.
• Support the Director in developing training for staff and volunteers.
• Work with partners to ensure accurate information on food resources.

Skills

Project or program management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Understanding of food insecurity landscape

Education

Bachelor's degree in food systems, social work, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Food Security Initiatives Program Manager provides support to the Director of Food Security Initiatives to ensure successful implementation of key food security initiatives including the City’s Summer Meals Outreach and Engagement Strategy, Extended Day, Extended Year (EDEY) and Community School-based food security initiatives like the One Philly Produce Project, and the City’s Free Food and Meal Finder. Responsibilities include communication with key partners, outreach and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, developing and providing technical assistance and training, and supporting program administration and operations. The Program Manager will work with the Director of Food Security Initiatives to develop and/or improve efficient systems for supporting food security for children and families in Philadelphia. This position reports to the Director of Food Security Initiatives.

Responsibilities

Community Outreach, Engagement and Coordination

• Assist Director with organizing and facilitating partner meetings including the Summer Meals Collaborative and EDEY and Community-school based food security initiatives.
• Lead key components of the Summer Meals Outreach and Engagement Strategy including piloting a target neighborhood outreach strategy, executing a partnership engagement strategy, and planning the Family Resource Fair component of the Summer Meals Kick-off.
• Work with Director to increase participation of Summer Meals Sponsors in the Summer Meals Collaborative.
• Assist Director with improving community outreach and engagement to promote the City’s free food and meal finder, www.phila.gov/food.

Communication, Training, and Technical Assistance

• Serve as the liaison between One Philly Produce Project Schools, Food Connect, and Sharing Excess to communicate weekly delivery schedules, schedule changes, and program updates.
• Support the Director of Food Security Initiatives in developing best practices to continuously improve our school-based food security work at EDEY and Community Schools.
• Work with the Director of Food Security Initiatives to develop and facilitate trainings for school-based City staff, school staff, partners, and volunteers on best practices for school-based pantries and grocery giveaways, including the One Philly Produce Project at EDEY and Community Schools.
• Schedule regular site visits at EDEY and Community School-based food and produce giveaways to get feedback from school partners and family participants.
• Work with Director of Food Security Initiatives, OCF Communications, and other partners to create and update resources for EDEY and Community School partners including resource toolkits, guides, and promotional materials.
• Assist with collecting stories and feedback from schools, summer meal sites, and other partners for us to share with funders and external partners.

Operations and Administration

• Work with the OCF Performance Management and Technology team along with key food security partners to ensure the information on the City’s Free Food and Meals Finder is up to date, including reaching out to partners about schedule changes due to holidays and inclement weather.
• Work with Summer Meals Sponsors and Partners to add and update all open summer meal sites for youth to the City’s Free Food and Meal Site on a weekly basis during the summer.
• Assist Director of Food Security Initiatives with creating and improving systems for tracking and organization program data across programs including Summer Meals, Community and EDEY School-based Food Security Initiatives, and the City’s Free Food and Meal Finder.
• Track data, prepare reports, and presentations on Food Security Initiatives to share with City leaders and partners.
• Provide scheduling, note-taking, and follow up support for internal and external partner meetings.

Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in project or program management, ensuring the successful delivery of complex initiatives on time and within budget.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present ideas, updates, and proposals to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to handle simultaneous priority projects.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long- and short-term communication strategies.
• Ability to develop and operationalize systems to organize and manage information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels, fostering effective teamwork and communication.
• Comfortable working in diverse environments, both in-office, at schools, and at community-based site visits and community meetings.
• Strong understanding of the food insecurity landscape in Philadelphia and partners across the city working to address the issue of food insecurity.
• Familiarity with Federally funded nutrition programs including the Summer Food Service Program, Summer EBT, and SNAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) from an accredited institution. Degree in food systems, social work, public health, community development, or a closely related field preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in project or program management with multiple stakeholders in a government or non-profit setting preferred, alternate experience considered.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience driving projects forward with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options are available.
• Pay off your student loans faster – As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships – The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

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