Child Nutrition Summer Specialist

Who We Are:

Are you ready to join a team where your talent creates lasting change? At Northern Illinois Food Bank, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Neighbors, so that everyone in Northern Illinois has the food they need to thrive! Together we are a dedicated and innovative team committed to ending hunger in Northern Illinois. We embrace diverse perspectives, collaboration, and continuous learning, we celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and foster a culture of growth, optimism, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Northern Illinois Food Bank will embrace opportunities to stand in solidarity with our community and center the voices of those most impacted by systematic injustices. We affirm our commitment to anti-racism, to gender equity, to allyship, and to fairness as we work towards a hunger-free future and to create a better and more just world.

The Opportunity:

Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks extraordinarily motivated candidates to join our team as a Child Nutrition Summer Specialists, supporting the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. This part-time seasonal role provides hands-on support for the Family Fresh Mart program, advocates for the nutritional needs of children at risk of hunger and helps ensure compliance with program requirements through collaboration with partner sites and NIFB staff. This position is approximately 30–35 hours per week. Workdays and hours are generally Monday through Friday, with variable start and end times, including early morning and later-day shifts. The position will run from May 18 through July 31, 2026.

This Part-time seasonal position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visit partner sites during food distribution and service operation to ensure their compliance with program regulations and complete required visit documentation.
• Support Family Fresh Mart produce distributions by staffing distributions and reworking the produce.
• Communicate findings of site visits to Program Manager and if directed, discuss the findings from a site visit with the site director and conduct follow-up site visits.
• Maintain accurate program files, site records and visit documentation.
• Conduct outreach activities to identify and develop potential new sites to partner with Northern Illinois Food Bank.
• Conduct on-site training and technical assistance sessions for partner site staff.
• Assist with data entry as it relates to daily meal count information, invoicing, and site information.
• Engender a positive relationship with all community and agency partners to ensure maximum utilization and involvement of NIFB.
• Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Difference: Every Role at Northern Illinois Food Bank directly impacts the lives of those we serve.
• Flexible Work Environment: We Value work-life balance and support flexible work models.
• Compensation: The pay rate for this position is $18.40/hour.
• Growth Opportunities: Invest in your career with professional development, career mapping, and leadership training.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team that values equity and belonging.

How to Apply:

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply online at https://solvehungertoday.org/about/join-our-team/. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter that highlights your passion for our mission and your relevant skills.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage individuals from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger to apply.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Commitment to understanding and supporting NIFB’s mission; demonstrates compassion and awareness of hunger-related issues
• Familiarity with federal child nutrition programs is beneficial