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Progam Associate, Healthy Food Financing Initiative

The Reinvestment Fund

Philadelphia, PA | Full Time

$102k-142k (estimate)

4 Weeks Ago

Progam Associate, Healthy Food Financing Initiative

The Reinvestment Fund Philadelphia, PA

$102k-142k (estimate)

Full Time | Investment Management 4 Weeks Ago

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The Reinvestment Fund is Hiring a Progam Associate, Healthy Food Financing Initiative Near Philadelphia, PA

ABOUT REINVESTMENT FUND:
Reinvestment Fund is a catalyst for change in low-income communities. We integrate data, policy and strategic investments to improve the quality of life in low-income neighborhoods. Using analytical and financial tools, we bring high-quality grocery stores, affordable housing, schools and health centers to the communities that need better access—creating anchors that attract investment over the long term and help families lead healthier, more productive lives.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Reinvestment Fund is currently seeking a Program Associate to join our current team to support the expansion and implementation of America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI).In addition to our core lending activities, Reinvestment Fund manages several initiatives with the support of local or national foundations, and state, local and federal public agencies, and governments. A set of these initiatives are focused on strengthening food systems to improve access to healthy food and economic opportunity in the food sector for underserved communities. Chief among them is America's HFFI. Created by the 2014 Farm Bill, America's HFFI is a public-private partnership administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development to improve access to healthy food in underserved areas. HFFI provides resources, including grants, loans, and technical assistance to support healthy food retail and food retail supply chain projects that will improve access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved rural and urban areas.

Reporting directly to the Project Director for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, the Program Associate will support successful implementation of the expanded HFFI program, as well as others in food access, as needed across the organization. The Program Associate will be expected to work independently and collaboratively with program staff, participants, consultants, vendors, and other constituents.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with both a team approach and systems-oriented thinking skills to help grow, further develop, and implement innovative programs.

This is a grant-funded position categorized as regular full time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management and Communications

Assist Project Director in long- and short-term program planning, design, and implementation of programs and funding cycles, ensuring achievement of milestones and overall program goals within budget and approved timeline.
Support development and dissemination of program communications including drafting and editing web content, newsletters, presentations, success stories, and marketing materials.
Analyze and evaluate program outcomes, data, and results and support communication of successes, impact, and learnings to a broad audience.
Perform research, coordination, and analytical tasks to assist credit analysis and credit decision process including financial statement and analysis.
Analyze and review market studies, business plans, grant proposals, and any related and valuable project data, and make recommendations accordingly.
Plan, manage, and coordinate logistics for programmatic meetings and events, including convenings and webinars.

Grants Management

Provide assistance to applicants and grantees regarding grant applications, grant documentation, funding disbursements, budget and workplan compliance and reporting, and grant closeout process.
Ensure all necessary documentation is in hand and coordinate with external vendors and program participants and internal teams to process grant payments.
Monitor grants during and after grant period, including obtaining and reviewing financial and narrative progress reports, ensure grantee adherence to workplans, track major purchases, and review other project compliance materials as required during and after grant period.
Manage and monitor vendor contracts with a wide variety of vendors to support program implementation, including payment, compliance, and reporting.
Using a variety of technology tools, build and analyze databases of grant and portfolio information including program outcomes, significant impacts, and portfolio trends. Communicate lessons learned to a broad audience.
Maintain project files in excellent condition and consistent with organizational policy and departmental procedures, with sufficient documentation for third-party review, prepare files for timely audits.