Food Research & Action Center is hiring a
Position Available
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) seeks a talented and experienced leader with anti-hunger, nutrition, and anti-poverty expertise to fill the position of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Director working to strengthen SNAP access and benefit adequacy. This position reports to the Chief Program Officer (CPO). FRAC is located in Washington, D.C. and operates on a hybrid work schedule. This position will require some in-person meetings and work. Travel is expected to be 25-40% of working days.
The Director will play a leadership role within the Program unit, working closely with the Chief Program Officer to develop, lead, and track annual work plans; set and meet unit goals; collaborate with other unit Directors to assist in achieving FRAC’s strategic plan goals. The Director will identify opportunities to expand the unit’s work, develop additional resources and materials, and will manage the unit. The Director will work with the CPO, other unit Directors, and the Development unit in creating grant proposals and developing relationships with funders. The successful candidate will seek ways to improve SNAP’s reach and support for low-income households, including people and families working their way up the economic ladder. The ultimate goal is to ensure that SNAP can bolster food security, health and well-being, serve customers with dignity, and make positive impacts for a robust and equitable economy. This position is part of FRAC’s leadership team; works with FRAC’s national, state, and local partners; and requires skills in strategy, coalition-building, policy analysis, and project management. A deep expertise of the SNAP program is required.
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:
A well-qualified candidate will possess the following:
Salary/Benefits
The salary floor for this position is $130,000 and the salary midpoint is $154,000 and is commensurate with experience; excellent health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits; generous leave; enthusiastic and supportive staff.
To Apply
Click here to submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (no more than four pages).
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 strongly encourages individuals with lived expertise who can contribute to the diversity of the organization and with a passion for social justice to apply.
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.