Program Services Advisor 

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank seeks a driven and passionate advocate for closing the food insecurity gap.  As a Program Services Advisor, you will contribute to building a strategic, dynamic, agency centered approach to distributing food and other essential services to those in need. 

Primary responsibilities will include ensuring network partner compliance; serving as an advocate for the clients, network partners and communities served by the Foodbank; assist in coordination and delivery of round table discussions.      

Requirements

    1. Education:  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Health Education, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration is preferred.
    2. Experience:  One to three years of community health programs or local food background preferred.
    3. Passionate advocate for closing the food insecurity gap.
    4. Ability to work effectively and patiently with a diverse group of individuals, including children, young adults, elderly, and the physically and mentally challenged.
    5. Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior using a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.
    6. Excellent project management and organizational ability.
    7. Effective communication strategies, both verbal and written.
    8. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, as well as Google Docs, with a special focus on Excel.  Experience with Access or other databases software desirable.

    Join Feeding America's 2012 Foodbank of the Year and a 2014 and 2015 NorthCoast99 winner in our fight against hunger!  Excellent culture, pay and benefits. Background check and drug screen required.  No calls or walk-ins.  EOE/M/F/D/V

    Resumes will be accepted through Friday, April 22, 2016. Please submit to jobs@acrfb.org and include the following information in your cover letter:

    1. Provide a summary of your background as it relates to the required experience
    2. Explanation of how you connect to our mission
    3. Explanation of why you are qualified for the position or the best fit
    4. Salary requirements(required)
    5. Contact information and best time to reach you
    6. Able to research, analyze and troubleshoot problems to apply learning appropriately.
    7. Work independently, set priorities and anticipate reporting and communication needs of supervisor.  
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