Class 10 week 4

The Child Care Food Program Roundtable is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our nation’s children (www.ccfproundtable.org).  We believe it is the right of every child to have access to nutritious foods and a nurturing environment that provides for an enjoyable mealtime experience (www.ccfproundtable.org).  I just paid for a membership to this organization because I am very interested in what they are doing.  I am also interested in getting their newsletter.

The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national nonprofit organization working to improve public policies and public-private partnerships to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States (www.frac.org).  FRAC works with hundreds of national, state and local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, corporations and labor organizations to address hunger, food insecurity, and their root cause, poverty (www.frac.org).   This is an important organization that I want to be part of my COP as they have done important work in Washington D.C.


NAEYC is the leading membership association for those working with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8 (www.naeyc.org).  NAEYC convenes thought leaders, teachers and other practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders and sets standards of excellence for programs and teachers in early childhood education (www.naeyc.org).  NAEYC members include teachers, paraeducators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, and the public at large (www.naeyc.org).

Resources

www.frac.org

http://www.ccfproundtable.org/

www.naeyc.org







Job that interests me

Outreach and Training Coordinator

Position Available
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), a nonprofit public policy, research, and advocacy organization that works to end hunger in the U.S., is seeking an Outreach and Training Coordinator to support FRAC’s afterschool and summer nutrition program expansion work; to work in selected states and cities to increase participation in the afterschool and summer nutrition programs; and to develop on-line resources to support efforts to increase participation. This position is funded as a special project focused on working with city officials. The Outreach and Training Coordinator will report to FRAC’s Director of School and Out-of-School Time Programs. The position is not a permanent position and is available for one year.
Organizational Background
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is the leading national nonprofit organization working to improve public policies and public-private partnerships to eradicate hunger and undernutrition in the United States. FRAC works with hundreds of national, state and local nonprofit organizations, state and local public agencies, schools, corporations and labor organizations to address hunger, food insecurity, and their root cause, poverty.
FRAC’s afterschool and summer nutrition program expansion work is part of its Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, which focuses on increasing low-income children’s access to the federal nutrition programs. The afterschool and summer nutrition programs play a crucial role in reducing childhood hunger and improving children’s health and educational achievement, but serve only a fraction of the low-income children who need access to these programs. This position will focus on using strategies that have been proven to increase afterschool and summer nutrition program participation, with a focus on outreach and providing technical support to cities, schools, and nonprofits, anti-hunger organizations, and other key stakeholders in order to drive participation growth.
Responsibilities

• Work in target cities to increase the number of children participating in the afterschool and summer nutrition programs.
• Effectively market afterschool and summer nutrition expansion strategies.
• Speak at meetings, conferences, and on webinars to diverse audiences and community leaders.
• Work with partner organizations to develop training and resources for their affiliates and members.
• Provide technical support to state and local anti-hunger advocates.
• Develop web-based resources for anti-hunger advocates, school officials, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of reports and outreach materials.
• Track and analyze participation data.
• Travel required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Very strong writing, interpersonal, analytical, research, public speaking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of groups and individuals.
• Knowledge of the child nutrition programs and other government programs for low-income children preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, plus at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Commitment to working for social justice.
• Experience working with cities, schools, public agencies, and nonprofits.
• Strong detail-oriented planning and implementation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of hunger and poverty and their impact upon communities, families, and individuals.

Salary/Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous leave, health, retirement and other benefits.
To Apply
The position is available immediately.