End Childhood Hunger Program Director
Fair Share is hiring a Program Director to lead our End Childhood Hunger program team. We’re looking for an experienced political advocate who will be responsible for recruitment, training program staff, fundraising, and coalition-building with stakeholders in order to drive the program.
Fair Share stands for an America where everyone gets their fair share, pays their fair share, and does their fair share; and where everybody plays by the same rules. Fair Share builds power in key places across the country by running year-round issue campaigns.
We are working to build capacity for anti-hunger efforts focused on children by organizing and building networks to create change on this important issue. Nearly 16 million American kids are at risk of going hungry today. We know that adequate food and good nutrition, particularly in a young child’s life, has a very important impact on a child’s capacity for future learning and on their lifelong economic productivity. We will reduce childhood hunger by increasing access to programs that provide food and income support to children and their families. The Program Director will develop and drive this campaign.
What The Program Director Does:
The Program Director with Fair Share will develop policy solutions and implement a variety of campaign strategies to mobilize the public and influence insiders. The Director will shine a spotlight on childhood hunger and economic disparity issues in the media, make our case directly to decision-makers, and organize the grassroots support it will take to win. The Director will also fundraise, make connections with coalition partners, and develop member support to build the organization.
On a day-to-day basis, the Program Director is responsible for:
- Program development: Help develop programs and campaigns, including researching the issue, creating viable policy solutions, and proposing the right political strategy and messaging.
- Advocacy: Make the best case for our policies directly to key decision-makers. Build relationships with players in key regulatory agencies, the statehouse, in Congress or wherever important decisions are being made.
- Campaign Strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns; assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development.
- Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through tactics like media events, press releases and editorial board meetings, with a goal of building awareness for the organization, educating the public and building and demonstrating support for our positions.
- Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and meet with major donors, all to bring more resources to our campaigns. Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base.
- Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact and build our power. Oversee program staff to develop and implement work plans, provide training and leadership development opportunities.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of professional experience in grassroots organizing, organization building, and/or campaign politics. Related advanced degrees may count towards experience. Advanced degrees like a J.D. or a master’s degree are preferred, but not required.
Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. Fair Share offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in our group health care, college loan assistance, and 401(k) programs. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Location:
Washington, DC.
Application:
Please apply using our online application at the Work For Progress website. Direct your application to Meredith Small.
Fair Share is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.