Project Coordinator

Position Available

The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is seeking a Project Coordinator within the Nutrition Policy and Early Childhood Nutrition Program Unit to support FRAC’s work on the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI). FRAC is located in Washington, DC and operating on a hybrid work schedule. This position will require some in-person meetings and work.

The Project Coordinator will play a leadership role within the NJFSI project, working closely with the project team to develop, meet, and track project goals. The Project Coordinator will report to FRAC’s Director of Nutrition Policy and Early Childhood Programs. Currently, FRAC is operating in a hybrid office model.

Organizational Background

FRAC works to improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions. To attain this mission, FRAC engages in research, policy analysis and advocacy, coalition-building, outreach, technical assistance and training, and an array of communications strategies. In partnership with hundreds of national, state and local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, corporations, schools, and labor organizations, FRAC addresses hunger and food insecurity, and poverty as their root cause.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing project management systems and workplans.
• Coordinating work; tracking timelines, milestones, and assigned tasks; and ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Communicate regularly and coordinate with units across FRAC, project partners, and an advisory board.
• Assist in development of Requests for Proposal and project reports.
• Coordinating and providing technical assistance to the subgrantees, including leading group calls and webinars.
• Developing agendas for and facilitating project meetings.
• Plan, organize, and deliver presentations, convenings, webinars, and training to diverse audiences at local and state meetings, conferences, and on webinars.
• Liaison with FRAC’s technology team to regularly update the project website and communicate publicly about the project.
• Work with a diverse group of partners, state agencies, program operators, clinics, community organizations, and others to implement best practices.
• Write analytic reports, guides, outreach materials, and briefs, for use by advocates, government agencies, policy makers, program operators, and the media.
• Work with partner organizations to develop training and resources for their affiliates and members.

A well-qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelors and/or Master’s degree required.
• Documented experience planning, implementing, and evaluating dynamic and large-scale projects.
• At least 10 years combined experience in project management for public health, public policy, anti-hunger advocacy, community nutrition, public programs, or related fields.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Strong detail-oriented planning and implementation skills.
• Very strong writing, analytical, data, research, public speaking, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the federal nutrition programs.
• Ability to use Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in their interactions to communicate with diverse partners and stakeholders including national partners thoughtfully and effectively, state agencies, program operators, clinics, community organizations, and people with lived experience with poverty and hunger.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of groups and individuals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to seek solutions independently, as well as to build consensus and vision as a member of a team.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to working for social and racial justice.

Salary/Benefits

The midpoint for salary for this position is $85,000 and is commensurate with experience; excellent health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits; generous leave; enthusiastic and supportive staff.

To Apply

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No phone calls, please.

Opening/Closing Dates

The position is available immediately. It will close when filled. However, FRAC seeks to hire a qualified individual as soon as possible.

FRAC is especially interested in candidates with lived expertise with hunger or poverty who can contribute to the diversity of the organization.

FRAC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. FRAC is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on age, gender, race, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnic or national origin.