Hunger Free America (HFA) strives to build a nonpartisan, grassroots movement to enact the policies and programs needed to end hunger and ensure that everyone has sufficient access to nutritious food.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is the largest and most effective of our nation's public anti-hunger programs and the NYS Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition counseling, health education, and nutritious foods to eligible women, infants, and children. This position will report to the Director of Community Organizing and will be a leader in our community organizing team who will conduct outreach in all boroughs. As part of a small team, the Benefits Outreach Associate will conduct outreach (virtually and in-person) within their existing network - whether that be a school, church, block association, etc. - and as assigned by
Hunger Free NYC to deliver information regarding vital food resources.
HFA is seeking to fill a temporary, Part-time Benefits Access Administrative Assistant position that will report to the Bronx Community Coordinator. The part-time position will end six months from the start date.
*This position must be filled by a qualified Dislocated Worker . Candidates must pass a brief Dislocated Worker screening to be eligible for the position. *
Location

• Hunger Free NYC's South Bronx Neighborhood Field Office: 938 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support at HFNYC's South Bronx Neighborhood Field office, including but not limited to greeting clients, completing initial intake forms, and providing an overview of HFNYC services.
• Work collaboratively with the Bronx Community Coordinator to best support our Benefit Access staff by developing outreach materials, and updating our local resource catalogue and outreach inventory.
• Assist in helping individuals apply for a reduced MetroCard via the Fair Fares program and upload required documents via the Access HRA mobile app.
• Participate in canvassing and outreach events to promote HFNYC's services at our South Bronx Neighborhood Field Office.
• Work collaboratively on outreach and referral strategies with the WIC Program Manager and the Benefits Program Manager to meet monthly targets.
• Perform administrative duties such as data entry for event outcomes.

Desired Background & Skills:

• A working knowledge of SNAP and WIC, attained after successful completion of an orientation and training conducted prior to any field work.
• An interest in learning the most up-to-date information on food benefits to answer questions at outreach events.
• Multilingual reading comprehension and writing skills are highly desirable, but not required for this position (Spanish, Bengali, Mandarin/Cantonese, Haitian-Creole, French, Bengali, Urdu, or Arabic).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work constructively with diverse groups of people.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; skills with Air Table a plus.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout New York City using public transit and other methods.
• Desire to help others and willingness to learn.

Essential Physical Demands:

• The person in this position:
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, other offices, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Salary and Benefits

• This is an entry-level position with a nonprofit organization.
• This position is temporary.
• Part-time (15-20 hours per week) positions are non-exempt with a rate of $21 per hour , ending six months after being hired with a potential for extension.

Hunger Free America is an equal opportunity employer. People of all races, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, economic and social backgrounds, genders, physical abilities, and national origins are strongly encouraged to apply.