Community Justice Manager with Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger
Guidance from ('supervisor'): Greta Allen
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Overview
The (CBEH) is a multi-year plan to end hunger for all Coloradans. It was developed, with funding from the Colorado Health Foundation, by individuals and organizations from across the state who are working on or experiencing hunger in their own homes and communities.
Key elements of the plan include efforts to:
Maximize enrollment of income-eligible Coloradans in both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Woman, Infants and Children Food and Nutrition Service (WIC), which focuses on mothers, infants, and children under five years of age.
Increase participation in Federal Child Nutrition programs
Grow the number of Coloradans who can access the food they need in their communities.
Develop a groundswell of Coloradans advocating to end hunger in our state.
To achieve the goals and strategies outlined in the Blueprint, numerous organizations and individuals across Colorado have joined four goal-focused workgroups based on their areas of expertise or interest. Trailhead Institute coordinates the logistics and multi-sector collaboration for these workgroups. A 19-member Governing Council serves as the oversight body for the project by overseeing workgroup progress and supervising the Program Office (Trailhead) to move towards the goals collectively identified in the Blueprint.
Trailhead
is a public health institute whose mission is to advance innovation and collaboration in public and environmental health. As a fiscal sponsor of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, Trailhead provides administrative oversight for CBEH staff, who will work most closely with members of the CBEH Governing Council. As an employee of Trailhead, the Community Justice Manager will help to further the organization's mission, to build a regenerative organization that actively works to reverse historical inequities within public health and within our organization, and to operate in accordance with our organizational drivers of collaboration, capacity, and justice. This person will ensure that a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and equity is incorporated throughout all components of their work.
Job Summary
The Community Justice Manager plays a pivotal role focused on advancing food systems across Colorado with a dedication to food justice and sovereignty. This individual is responsible for thoroughly understanding and addressing the unique needs and priorities of diverse communities. By collaborating closely with grassroots organizations and community advocates, the manager spearheads capacity-building initiatives, offering essential coordination and technical assistance. This role is a part of the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger's Policy and Advocacy team, working alongside the Policy Manager.
A significant aspect of this role involves ensuring that the organization's policy priorities are closely aligned with the diverse needs of Colorado communities. The manager will work alongside the Policy Manager to ensure that educational resources aimed at empowering community organizations and members are meeting the need. This includes resources designed to enhance understanding and navigation of municipal, state, and federal policies, through targeted training initiatives.
In addition to these responsibilities, this position will co-facilitate the Blueprint's Community Voice Council and Project Teams, playing a crucial role in embodying the organization's strategic vision. Reporting directly to the Policy Director, this role is essential in contributing to and shaping the overall strategic direction of the organization, ensuring a lasting impact on food justice and sovereignty within Colorado communities.
This position will work a hybrid-remote/in-person schedule with a focus on Colorado communities/time at our downtown Denver office.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification of community needs related to food systems, emphasizing food justice and sovereignty.
• Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives with grassroots organizations, offering coordination and technical assistance.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure our policy priorities align with community needs.
• Facilitate community voice council meetings and Project Teams, driving strategic initiatives forward.
• Collaborate with the Policy Manager to ensure that policy priorities resonate with the needs and concerns of local communities across Colorado.
• Work closely with the Policy Director to contribute to the organization's strategic vision and goals.

Key Skills
Facilitation:

• Proficient in facilitating diverse groups, ensuring inclusive participation, and fostering constructive dialogue.
• Ability to lead effective meetings and workshops that encourage collaboration and engagement, even on complicated technical topics.
• Community Engagement and Capacity Building:
• Ability to navigate and balance relationships with stakeholders who may have varying experiences and priorities.
• Ability to engage with and understand the needs of diverse communities.
• Proven skills in developing the abilities and knowledge of community organizations and members.
• Ability to implement effective capacity-building initiatives with the community to achieve food sovereignty.

Policy and Administrative Advocacy:

• Exposure to policy and administrative advocacy, preferred in the context of anti-hunger initiatives.
• Familiarity with navigating, influencing and aligning policies with a community's diverse needs.

Project Management:

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in coordinating projects with participation from diverse stakeholders, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate policy positions, craft persuasive advocacy materials, and engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to distill complex information into accessible and compelling messages for various audiences.

Technological Proficiency:

• Proficient in using essential tools such as Microsoft and Google Suite for project management, communication, and documentation.
• Comfortable leveraging nascent AI technologies like ChatGPT to enhance and support policy-related work.

Qualifications, and Additional Considerations:
Adaptability:

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, emerging policy priorities, and evolving community needs.
• Openness to exploring innovative tools and technologies that can enhance the efficiency and impact of policy advocacy efforts.

Cultural Competence:

• Cultural competence and sensitivity to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to navigate and respect cultural nuances and diversity in the anti-hunger advocacy landscape.
• Exhibits cultural competency, recognizing and respecting the diversity of communities affected by hunger.
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to equity, ensuring that policies and advocacy efforts prioritize inclusivity and address systemic disparities, while maintaining a constant focus on the needs and experiences of individuals facing food insecurity, ensuring that their voices and perspectives guide policy decisions.

Collaborative Team Player:

• Demonstrates a collaborative spirit, actively engaging with team members, stakeholders, and community partners to foster a unified approach to anti-hunger policy work.
• Prioritizes collective success over individual recognition, contributing to a positive and inclusive team dynamic.

Dedication to Mission:

• Advocates for policies that genuinely reflect the realities of those experiencing hunger, embodying a commitment to creating meaningful, positive change by achieving food sovereignty for all.
• Holds a deep commitment to addressing hunger as a core mission, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in achieving lasting impact.
• Values the broader mission of the organization above personal accolades, aligning personal dedication with the higher purpose of eradicating hunger.

This is a full-time exempt position with office facilities available in Denver, Colorado. This is a hybrid-remote/in-person position with a focus on Colorado communities/time at our downtown Denver office at 1999 Broadway Suite 600.
Salary & Benefits
Hiring salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Trailhead Institute offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick time (prorated for part-time employees), health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, a free RTD EcoPass, and a 401k with a 100% employer match up to 10%.
License and Proof of Insurance Requirement
If you will be using a personal vehicle to drive yourself for Trailhead Institute business, you must provide a valid driver license and proof of insurance. While access to reliable transportation is a must, having a driver license and/or personal vehicle is not a requirement for employment with Trailhead Institute.
To Interview Us
We will be holding open office hours during the application period. This offers you an opportunity to schedule a 15-minute call and ask any questions regarding the job announcement, CBEH, or about Trailhead. Participation is optional in this non-interview portion of the process and won't impact your consideration for the role. If you are unable to make it to the scheduled office hours, check out our Sign up at .
To Apply
Please apply via Trailhead Institute's online application system. You will be asked to upload your resume and job references. You will be given the opportunity to complete 5 questions in lieu of a cover letter.
Application review will begin the week of April 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to applications completed and received before April 5. Only electronic submissions are accepted. The desired start date is July 1, 2024.
This is a LIMITED SERVICE position. At this time, funding for this position is provided by limited-term funding and is dependent on that funding being maintained. Once the funding ends, the position may be discontinued, and there is no guarantee for additional employment with Trailhead Institute.
CBEH and Trailhead Institute is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or national origin. Trailhead Institute welcomes applications from all communities, educational backgrounds and life experiences.
This position includes work with youth and/or vulnerable populations and fiscal management; therefore, we will be conducting a background check as a condition of employment. Please note that results from this background check will not immediately disqualify your application without a conversation.