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As Share Our Strength continues to succeed and expand, so do the exciting employment opportunities.

National Manager, Curriculum and Training

Posted April 30, 2008

Position Summary

The Operation Frontline Manager, Curriculum and Training will work as a member of the 6-person team, headquartered at Share Our Strength that works to ensure that Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline partners around the country have the knowledge and resources they need to operate successfully.

Responsibilities

Program Development and Integrity. The Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager for Curriculum and Training to ensure that Operation Frontline’s program materials are high-quality, based on sound science and best practices, and meeting community needs.

• Support the maintenance and development of effective cooking-based nutrition education materials for low-income families, ability to specialize in culinary aspects of program strongly preferred
• Manage selected curriculum and training development and enhancement projects, including management of research, feedback, design, and pilot processes
• Manage selected volunteer engagement and training programs and materials, with focus on culinary volunteers
• Assist with development, maintenance, and procurement process for all curriculum, training materials, and program incentives

2) Training & Technical Assistance. The Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager for Curriculum and Training to ensure that local Operation Frontline program staff is prepared to run effective cooking-based nutrition education programs.

• Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to local program coordinators through monthly conference calls, list-serve, and ad hoc emails and phone calls
• Manage selected aspects of training new local program partner staff
• Assist with development of training tools and materials for local program staff
• Lead planning and implementation of the annual Operation Frontline Retreat

Qualifications

Required:

• College Degree plus 3 years of related experience
• Experience in developing educational materials and/or trainings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, and work independently on multi-step, detail-oriented projects

Highly Preferred:

• Culinary experience and/or training
• Master’s Degree in related field
• Experience with volunteer programs
• Desire to work for the continual improvement and expansion of a program dedicated to ensuring that low-income families know how to select, purchase, and prepare healthy low-cost food

To Apply

Submit resume, cover letter, and sample of nutrition education material to Leigh Ann Edwards. Reference job title Manager, Curriculum and Training in the subject line. No calls, please.

National Program Coordinator

Posted April 30, 2008

Position Summary

The Operation Frontline National Program Coordinator will work as a member of the 6-person team, headquartered at Share Our Strength, a national organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America. The Operation Frontline national office works to ensure that Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline partners around the country have the knowledge and resources they need to operate successfully.

Responsibilities

1. Lead Operation Frontline AmeriCorps Program Lead all aspects of Operation Frontline’s AmeriCorps program which hosts members at local programs across the country.

• Develop, coordinate, and provide training and support for AmeriCorps members and their supervisors
• Manage program and financial reporting systems to ensure compliance with AmeriCorps program requirements
• Serve as primary AmeriCorps program liaison with the Corporation for Nation Service and local programs

2. Manage Operation Frontline Materials Ensure that local Operation Frontline programs have the program materials they need.

• Oversee inventory of curriculum, training materials, collateral, and incentives
• Work with local programs, printers, and fulfillment houses to ensure needs are met in timely and cost-effective manner
• Oversee the program material distribution system.
• Provide technical assistance and serve as the liaison between local programs, the national office and the fulfillment house

3. Support Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of regular progress reports using computer-based reporting systems
• Assist with enhancements of reporting and data management systems
• Provide ongoing in-person and remote training and technical assistance to local programs on data management and reporting

Qualifications

Required:

• College Degree plus at least 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong computer skills including ability to learn new programs.
• Experience managing/working with budgets.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-step, detail-oriented projects under tight deadlines with competing priorities.

Highly Preferred:

• Experience working with an AmeriCorps program.
• Knowledge of nutrition and/or anti-hunger programs.
• Desire to work for the continual improvement and expansion of a program dedicated to ensuring that low-income families know how to select, purchase, and prepare healthy low-cost foods.

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter to Laura Seman. Please reference job title Operation Frontline National Coordinator in the subject line. No calls please.

Database Coordinator

Updated April 28, 2008

Position Summary

Join the fight to end childhood hunger! Share Our Strength seeks qualified candidates for the position of Database Coordinator.

This is a great position for someone who is interested in using their existing Raiser's Edge or other fundraising database skills, or learning fundraising and constituent relationship database management.

The Database Coordinator's primary responsibility is to ensure quick, accurate, and timely data entry.

Secondary responsibilities include assisting the Database Manager with database maintenance, list production, mailings, and other tasks which support our Development team.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of all constituent biographical and gift information, including attributes, relationships, actions, and notes. Ensure entry follows guidelines for producing appropriate acknowledgment letters, receipts, and lists.
• Assist with acknowledgment and receipt mailings.
• Prepare miscellaneous reports, letters, proposals, and other documents as needed.
• Assist as needed with database list production.
• Assist in training of volunteers and temporary staff.
• Notify appropriate staff members of incoming revenue.
• Perform other administrative duties as necessary, such as regular file management.
• Maintain regular contact with staff members, and interact with individual donors and event attendees as needed.

Position reports to the Database Manager. Office is located in Share Our Strength's national office in NW Washington DC. Occasional travel may be rarely required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience entering data into The Raiser's Edge database or other fundraising software is strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Experience with Convio online CRM software is desired.
• 2 or more years of Development experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with supporters and build productive working relationships with staff.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

To Apply

Interested applicants should email cover letter and resume to the attention of >Michael Nattel, Manager, Development. No phone calls or faxes, please.

Senior Development Officer, Grants

Updated December 20, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Development Officer to raise funds from national and local foundations, corporate foundations, and government agencies to support the planning, implementation and evaluation of our national childhood hunger strategy and nutrition education program. The Senior Development Officer is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies that are specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic. Also, the Senior Development Officer will be responsible for working collaboratively across departments to help identify and cultivate funding prospects and help develop and implement action plans.

Responsibilities

Planning Activities

• Collaborate with senior management and program directors to develop fundraising strategies.
• Work with the program staff and members of the senior team to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising plan to support the national childhood hunger strategy.
• Participate in fundraising planning activities with Share Our Strength grantees that are partnering with Share Our Strength as part of the national childhood hunger strategy.

Other Activities

• Work with the Director, Grants Program and Childhood Hunger Strategy, other staff and key Share Our Strength grantees to help develop and implement fundraising strategies at the state and local level.
• Actively participate in and contribute to internal, cross-departmental fundraising meetings. Collaborate on special projects as assigned.

Grant Writing Activities

• Identify, explore, and respond to funding prospects from national and local foundations, corporate foundations, and government agencies.
• Develop a schedule of proposal and progress report due dates.
• Convene and lead internal proposal writing teams to help develop grant proposals and applications.
• Write and prepare letters of inquiries, letters of intent, proposals, progress reports, and other technical documents.
• Develop and maintain relations with current and prospective funders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in fund development – with public (government) sources as well as private and corporate foundations.
• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of grant writing.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate relationships.
• Good organizational skills, motivation, and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work cross functionally with a diverse staff
• Ability to develop, manage and execute projects while accomplishing financial objectives
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional fund development certification a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of program design and/or experience in public health, social services, or human service delivery is strongly desired.
• Must be willing to travel.

To Apply

To Apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to: >Carol Watson. No phone calls or faxes, please.

Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Posted October 30, 2007

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships (located within the Creative Enterprises and Development department), will have responsibility, in conjunction with the Director, for account management and servicing of Share Our Strength's corporate and media sponsors for Taste of the Nation, A Tasteful Pursuit, and all cause marketing partnerships. Additionally, the Senior Manager will support business development by identifying potential cause marketing partners and conducting competitive market analysis to stay informed on the latest cause-marketing trends.

Specifically this individual will:

• Work with Director to understand the goals and objectives for each corporate partner and find ways to enhance the existing relationship (i.e. identify a Share Our Strength platform to provide increased visibility for a new product launch). These efforts will include a thorough knowledge of marketing, media, PR, advertising and hospitality elements.
• Develop marketing platforms for select corporate partners; duties include establishing POS/POP promotions in the retail channel, developing direct mail pieces and web communications, and managing in-store events.
• Act as the corporate partner's advocate and ensure strict adherence to partner brand guidelines for all logos, premiums, and collateral in preparation for Share Our Strength events. Specific duties include: approve all print materials prior to production and distribution, ensure proper representation on web site and conduct walk-through of all events prior to kick-off to ensure brand compliance.
• Manage the successful day to day execution of all cause marketing corporate partnerships, including collaboration with the internal Communications team to ensure successful fulfillment of on-site contract deliverables of corporate partners.
• Valuate and evaluate all partners, primarily platform specific partners (i.e. Taste of the Nation), using stringent metrics to produce yearly reports
• Identify potential cause marketing partners and assist business development lead to build customized, measurable proposals that meet prospects' business objectives.
• Conduct monthly assessments of current cause marketing trends and update the Creative Enterprises and Development team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with cause marketing or experience working in marketing for a large corporation. Consumer packaged goods experience a plus.
• Degree in marketing or business or equivalent experience. Masters degree a plus.
• At least three to five years of experience in successfully managing corporate sponsorships and events, and/or marketing programs either from the corporate, agency or partner side.
• Successful track record of managing staff and budget
• S/he should have an entrepreneurial track record tempered with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• S/he should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• S/he will have excellent leadership skills and the ability to impact decisions through a driven, yet collaborative style.
• S/he should have a background of developing and gaining support for marketing efforts from marketing executives of major corporations.
• S/he should have demonstrated skills and experience in strategic thinking and tactical application of an organization's finite resources
• S/he should be passionate about Share Our Strength's mission of fighting hunger.

To Apply

No phone calls please. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to >Lisa O'Brien. Please put Senior Manager - CED in the e-mail subject line.

Controller

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities; ensuring that financial statements, payroll, receivables, payables, bank reconciliations, federal and state filings, etc. are handled efficiently and accurately. Controller also assists in managing the outside audit, preparing the organization's 990, reviewing financial controls and recommending improvements and ensuring that the organization is in compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates for the position must:

• Be a CPA and have thorough understanding of accounting systems, preferably Great Plains, and fundraising management systems, preferable Raiser's Edge.
• Have a minimum of 4 - 6 years of accounting experience with a non-profit organization.
• Have excellent writing, communication and organizational skills as well as excellent management skills and the ability to work with upper management in various departments throughout the organization.

Competitive salary; excellent benefits.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume tohumanresources@strength.org or fax to 202.822.9564.

Operation Frontline AmeriCorps*National Direct Member

Updated September 13, 2007

Position Summary

AmeriCorps*National Direct members work with local Operation Frontline staff to enhance and expand programs across the country. Members recruit and train volunteers, identify new class sites, establish and maintain partnerships, coordinate cooking-based nutrition classes, and develop sustainable financial support for the program. Members are visible in the communities where they work and work closely with program volunteers, a network of nonprofit agencies, class participants and graduates. Both full and part-time volunteer positions are available, and require a 9-12 month commitment. Operation Frontline's nutrition education program is operated in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington and the District of Columbia.

Current Openings at local Operation Frontline Programs:

• Chicago, IL
  Near North Health Service
  Contact: Dale Cain
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  FLIPANY
  Contact: Lynne Kunins
• Boston, MA
  Share Our Strength
  Contact: Alicia McCabe
• Manchester, NH
  New Hampshire Food Bank
  Contact: Becca Story

Qualifications

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Benefits

Moderate bi-weekly living stipend, $4,725 educational award upon completion of one year of service, health benefits for full-time members, student loan forbearance or deferment and childcare benefits, if eligible. In addition to the above benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable leadership experience while building upon your existing network

To Apply

Contact the specific program site for a detailed job description. To Apply, send resume and cover letter to the contact listed for specific program site.

For questions about Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline and the AmeriCorps*National Direct program nationally, contact:

Laura Seman
Program Coordinator Share Our Strength's Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 478-6552

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Internships

Intern, Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale

Updated December 20, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength's Creative Enterprises and Marketing Department is seeking two interns (20-30 hours/week) for the spring/summer of 2008. While at Share Our Strength, the intern(s) will work on Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale Campaign and will learn about the multiple facets of non-profit marketing and fundraising. College credit and a small stipend are available.

Responsibilities

Duties will be primarily administrative:

• Help respond to volunteer fundraisers inquiries (phone calls, e-mails and letters);
• Track inquiries;
• Share participant stories with appropriate audiences;
• Generate and mail campaign fulfillment items and gift acknowledgements; and
• Filing and other day-to-day duties of this important grassroots campaign.

Qualifications

Organized, self-motivated, flexible college junior or senior interested in non-profits, fundraising, hunger, nutrition and/or children. Attention to detail is very important, no matter the task.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to >LaVerne Dickerson-Coleman. No phone calls please.

Intern, Share Our Strength's Chefs on Bikes

Posted December 19, 2007

Position Summary

The intern will assist senior managers/organizers with all aspects of planning, administration, on-site and follow-up activities to include:

• Chef recruitment
• Research/secure supplies from event management company (i.e., tents)
• Establish information in Raiser's Edge (database program). Manage and track information including participants, donors, amount raised, etc.
• Answer general phone and email inquiries regarding Chefs on Bikes 2008.
• Assist with all mailings and follow-up phone calls.
• Manage email communication to participants.
• Conduct research to secure in-kind and cash sponsors.
• Attend COB ‘08 meetings as assigned.
• Assist in the management of volunteer staff.
• Week of participation – significant time need during week of Chefs on Bikes event. Day-of-event (Tues., June 24th) time – 6:30a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extremely organized, self-motivated student with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge database helpful, but will train fast-learner.
• Strong team-player who wants to learn.
• Volunteer experience helpful.
• Event planning experience a plus.

Position is non-paid but college credit will be offered. Additionally, significant experience gained from this position as well as referrals from leading Share Our Strength staff.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to: >Jessie Sherrer.

Intern, Creative Enterprises

Updated September 12, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength's Creative Enterprises & Development Department is seeking an intern to assist the account management team with the day-to-day management of corporate partners and sponsors. Share Our Strength is well known as a social entrepreneur innovator, and this internship offers a great opportunity for students interested in business, marketing or fundraising to gain valuable experience in a professional and creative work environment.

Responsibilities

Duties will be primarily administrative and research-oriented, with the opportunity to sit in on partner planning meetings, and internal strategic thinking/brainstorming sessions.

• Benchmark research and analysis on cause-marketing and non-profit sponsorship programs relative to Share Our Strength
• Help track Taste of the Nation sponsor activity
• Work with account managers to execute cause-marketing promotions
• Research current and past corporate partner programs to build internal knowledge base of partner possibilities
• Filing and other day-to-day tasks associated with managing partners
• Other projects as they arise

Qualifications

• Organized, self-motivated, flexible.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Attention to detail extremely important.
• College junior or senior
• Available to work 10-15 hours/week.

Compensation

Internship is unpaid, but we can work with candidates to receive college credit.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to >Emily Lauer-Bader, and reference CED Fall Intern in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Intern, Communications

Updated August 26, 2007

Position Summary

Share Our Strength, the nation's leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, is seeking interns in the communications department whose primary responsibility is to support the department's media relations and communications functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct media outreach to local and national outlets in support of special events and fundraising efforts
• Assisting in writing and editing projects as needed, including writing talking points, articles for publications, press releases, fact sheets, etc.
• Create and/or update national and local media lists as needed for outreach efforts
• Maintain department press kits, general information kits and originals
• Track and maintain press clips
• Assist with logistics for Share Our Strength's national conference
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College sophomore, junior, senior or graduate
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good writing, editing, research and oral communication skills
• Interest and background in communications, media relations, writing a plus

Compensation

Interns will be paid $400 per month for the semester.

To Apply

No phone calls please. E-mail resume and cover letter to La Verne Dickerson-Coleman. Please reference Share Our Strength's Communications Internship in the subject of the e-mail.