SNAP & Job-Readiness Training Coordinator (Temp)

Hunger Free America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Hunger Free America in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Assistant for its Social Services Job Training Program. This temporary, full-time role supports Illinois-specific programming and outreach to unemployed or underemployed individuals to obtain living-wage employment in the social services sector.

The position reports to the Project Manager and involves in-person SNAP eligibility screenings, curriculum delivery, and collaboration with community partners across sites in Chicago and nearby

Qualifications

• Experience in anti-hunger/nutrition benefits screening (e.g. SNAP, WIC) and working in low-income communities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant relevant work experience will be considered.
• Three+ years in workforce development, social services, or teaching is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences; ability to adapt communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nonprofit and government partners to deliver social service training programs.
• Provide support to the Project Manager and assist with SNAP eligibility screenings.
• Help deliver training program curriculum and recruit program participants.
• Support workshop delivery on resumes, job search, and interview skills.
• Assist with job fairs and feedback collection to improve program delivery.
• Track participant and partner data for reporting and compliance.
• Ensure grant requirements and funding agreements are met.

Skills

Anti-hunger experience

Workforce development

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Salesforce knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish/Polish) a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Hunger Free America in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Assistant for its Social Services Job Training Program. This temporary, full-time role supports Illinois-specific programming and outreach to unemployed or underemployed individuals to obtain living-wage employment in the social services sector.

The position reports to the Project Manager and involves in-person SNAP eligibility screenings, curriculum delivery, and collaboration with community partners across sites in Chicago and nearby