Senior Program Specialist, Double Up Oklahoma

Position Title: Senior Program Specialist , Double Up Oklahoma
Supervisor: Senior Program Manager, Double Up Oklahoma
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary : $60,000-$68,000 commensurate with experience
Location: Oklahoma City or Tulsa Office (This position can be located in Tulsa or in Oklahoma City. We have posted the position in both locations, but will only hire one person.)

Hunger Free Oklahoma is seeking a mission driven Senior Program Specialist with project management and stakeholder management experience. The ideal person will be a creative problem-solver, have a high level of customer service knowledge, and pay close attention to the details.

WHO WE ARE

Hunger Free Oklahoma exists to leverage the power of collaboration to solve hunger in Oklahoma by improving systems, policies, and practices. Hunger Free Oklahoma is a statewide nonprofit established to work as a backbone organization to create systemic change, public/private partnerships, and collaborate with existing organizations addressing hunger.

The Double Up Oklahoma (DUO) Program matches SNAP spent at participating grocery stores and farmers markets $1 for $1 for fruits and vegetables to improve the food security, dietary quality, and health of low-income Oklahomans. For the past 3 years, 2021-2023, DUO has provided over $7 million in free fruits and vegetables to SNAP participants in Oklahoma.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Senior Program Specialist will report to the Senior Program Manager and be based in Tulsa or Oklahoma City. The role will evolve over time but the core responsibilities for this position will be:

• Strategy and Stakeholder Management – Establish strong working relationships with DUO firms and partners to assess program needs and develop solutions and procedures to meet goals, requirements, and deadlines. Explore opportunities to expand DUO into more communities and develop new firm relationships.
• Project Management – Serve as the primary DUO administrator to the farmers market community, lead ongoing training and technical assistance and enhancements, and communicate programmatic information to partners clearly and regularly. Support DUO in grocery stores by coordinating preparatory meetings, conducting training prior to launch, and conduct ongoing technical assistance and marketing support to maintain the program. Analyze and comprehend basic program data and collect insights and stories for Double Up reports.
• Outreach and Promotion – Represent DUO at firm launches and community events, respond to DUO inquiries, maintain the DUO website information, and support the development of new DUO resources to build community and customer awareness.
• DUO Administration – Review monthly firm reports for accuracy, ensure invoices are processed and paid promptly. Document processes and procedures. Work closely with Senior Operations Specialist to maintain updated contracts and agreements, firm contact information, and other project documents and reports.

WHO YOU ARE
To qualify for this job, you will have a:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR 7 or more years of work experience in a directly applicable field; OR some combination or relevant education and experience; and
• Background in program/project management, nonprofit management, community development, finance, health/nutrition, or agriculture

KEYS TO SUCCESS

To be successful in this job, you will have strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to embrace and promote HFO’s mission and values, and excel in the areas described below. Knowledge/experience in the field of food security and/or nutrition incentives is a plus but not required.

• Analytical – Numbers and spreadsheets are a puzzle to be solved. You approach messy data, unclear next steps, and complicated problems by applying logical reasoning and analysis to determine an answer.
• Committed to Learning: You are committed to curiosity and continually learning new skills. Learning doesn’t end in the classroom for you but is a self-motivated persistence to expand your skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Goal Oriented – You have a history of setting and accomplishing ambitious goals and moving barriers to achieve your desired outcomes. You meet your goals because you think ahead, plan, and work collaboratively.
• Collaborative – You understand the importance of working with internal and external partners to achieve a common goal. You are an active listener, have high emotional intelligence, and respect other collaborators’ diverse needs, experiences, and perspectives. You can find points of collaboration even when there are competing interests.
• Relationship Building – You develop and maintain strong working relationships and can communicate and foster a sense of partnership with diverse stakeholder program participants with diverse races, ethnicities, incomes, and experiences. People who work with you comment on your quality and timely customer service and problem-solving approach.
• Committed to Racial Equity and Social Justice – You recognize the role of race, income, age, immigration status, and other identities in shaping disparities. You recognize how your own identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

Hunger Free Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

This position is full-time and based in Tulsa or Oklahoma City. This role requires the ability to independently travel to sites across Oklahoma up to 10% of working time (about 4 days/month) and occasionally work weekends during farmers market season (April to October). This role may also require occasional evening and weekend work to support events and programming. This position requires the ability to perform medium physical effort consisting of occasionally handling, lifting, or moving objects 20-30 pounds for handling resources and supplies, and to sit or stand to complete office-oriented work up to 8 hours a day.

Benefits:

Hunger Free Oklahoma benefits include the following insurance: medical, dental, short-term disability, and life; 401K contribution (no match requirement); competitive paid time off; and annual cost of living increase and annual merit salary increases. The following insurance is available at employee expense: vision, accident, additional life. Hunger Free Oklahoma offers partial coverage of medical insurance premium for qualified dependents.

Hunger Free Oklahoma also offers the benefit of a hybrid work schedule. This office-based position will offer up to 3 days a week for remote work. Participating in the hybrid work schedule requires access to reliable internet and a dedicated workspace at home. Hunger Free Oklahoma provides the equipment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload a resume and cover letter. Please include applicant name in the file name.

For more information about Hunger Free Oklahoma and the position, visit https://www.hungerfreeok.org/about/staff/join-the-team/