WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Senior Technical Assistance Mentor

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Food policy research and analysis; • legislative action to strengthen federal nutrition programs; • engaged network of local, state, and national anti-hunger organizations; • holistic approach to ending hunger in America

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Description

• Provide technical assistance to WIC CIAO subgrantees, including ensuring project design aligns with project goals. • Work with subgrantees to achieve their community outreach goals, including providing guidance on multicultural engagement. • Collaborate with other members of the WIC CIAO Project Team to ensure that technical assistance leverages best practices. • Continually monitor subgrant projects to ensure that they are progressing according to the grant agreement and maintain accurate records. • Provide guidance on appropriate strategies to engage community members and current/former WIC participants in the project. • Identify the need for additional expert assistance and connect the subgrantees with the correct expert. • Contribute to the facilitation of virtual community-of-practice monthly webinars and forums. • Translate subgrantee project experience and evaluation findings into technical assistance materials and best practices. • Support other WIC CIAO programmatic work as needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years providing technical assistance for public health, public policy, anti-hunger advocacy, community nutrition, public programs, or related fields. • Bachelor's degree required. • Master's degree or comparable experience preferred. • Documented experience planning, monitoring, and evaluating dynamic and large-scale projects where needs may quickly evolve. • Demonstrated experience conducting community outreach and engagement. • Experience delivering technical assistance using different approaches and problem-solving skills. • Strong understanding of WIC. • Demonstrated experience using Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) principles in their interactions to thoughtfully and effectively communicate with diverse partners and stakeholders including national partners, state agencies, program operators, clinics, community organizations, and people with lived experience with poverty and hunger. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of groups and individuals and support relationships between multiple partners. • Ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals. • Strong detail-oriented planning and implementation skills. • Outstanding oral and written communication skills. • 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.

Benefits

• excellent health, dental, vision, retirement and other benefits • generous leave • enthusiastic and supportive staff • part of the union