Outreach Programs Administrator

Hunger Solutions Institute ( HSI) in the College of Human Sciences seeks an Outreach Programs Administrator I/II to coordinate program operations and support development and growth of grant-funded food access program(s). This position will oversee implementation and expansion of Double Up Food Bucks Alabama and Add Milk. Double Up Food Bucks Alabama seeks to increase the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP). Add Milk seeks to increase the purchase of healthy fluid milk (skim and 1%) by low-income consumers participating in SNAP. This position will involve managing relationships with farmers market, grocery store, farm stand, community supported agriculture (CSAs) managers and other organizational stakeholders as well as providing technical assistance for implementation, program improvements, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

HSI was established by the College of Human Sciences and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station at Auburn University in February 2012. A foundational principle of HSI is that hunger is a solvable problem, but only when the relevant knowledge from all academic disciplines is combined with the abilities and strengths of all sectors. HSI seeks to leverage collective efforts to promote development, adoption, and advancement of innovative, best practices to address food and nutrition security.

To learn more about the Hunger Solutions Institute, please visit: https://hsi.auburn.edu/.

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Level I :Bachelor's degree in a related field
Level II: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years of experience in the design, implementation, delivery and management of educational programs/services

Substitution allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Experience in program management, preferably non-profit, public sector, retail or local food settings; experience with food assistance programs or food retail is highly desirable; strong organizational and project management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in data analysis and grant management; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders; understanding of SNAP benefits and food retail; familiarity with state and federal regulations related to food assistance programs; knowledge of community outreach

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