The Senior Associate, SNAP E&T National Partnership Project, is a critical role within the Community Action Partnership, responsible for overseeing project activities and ensuring the accomplishment of deliverables associated with the SNAP E&T National Partnerships Project. With a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000, the Senior Associate will work under the immediate supervision of the Director for Organizational Capacity Building. The position is based in the Partnership’s Washington, DC office, but remote work arrangements may be negotiable for certain candidates. The Senior Associate will support the SNAP E&T National Partnership project in areas such as project planning, training coordination, resource development, and outreach. Strong experience in managing human service programs, providing technical assistance, and working with SNAP E&T and Community Action Agencies is preferred. In addition, a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field is required, with a Master’s degree being preferred.
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Job Description
The Senior Associate, SNAP E&T National Partnership Project, is responsible for supporting the achievement of deliverables associated with the SNAP E&T National Partnerships Project. This role involves developing and implementing a project plan, providing training and technical assistance to Community Action Agencies, facilitating learning cohorts, disseminating information and resources, and supporting resource development and outreach. The Senior Associate will also be involved in supporting management activities, responding to requests regarding new SNAP E&T partnerships, coordinating outreach information and resources, participating in project-related planning and training activities, and managing data collection and analysis.
Qualifications
Candidates for the Senior Associate role should have at least 6-8 years of experience in managing human service programs, providing training and technical assistance, and project and grants management/reporting. Experience working directly with SNAP E&T and Community Action Agencies is strongly preferred. A minimum four-year Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in business, public administration, social work, or a related field of study is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge and experience with risk management, quality improvement, program management, nonprofit management, and governance issues is desired. Other desired qualifications include expertise in SNAP E&T or other employment training programs, federal and state grants administration regulations, results-oriented management and accountability systems, project planning and management/administration, and coalition or learning cohort management/staffing. Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills, interpersonal skills, and high ethical standards are also important for this role.
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Responsibilities
Developing and implementing a project plan
The Senior Associate will be responsible for developing and implementing a clear and effective project plan to achieve project deliverables associated with the SNAP E&T National Partnerships Project. This involves identifying objectives, tasks, timelines, and resources necessary for project success. The Senior Associate will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution of the project plan.
Providing training and technical assistance to Community Action Agencies
In this role, the Senior Associate will provide and coordinate training and technical assistance to Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to support their involvement as SNAP E&T third-party providers or their expansion of services. This includes developing training materials, delivering training sessions, and providing ongoing support and guidance to CAAs. The goal is to build the capacity of CAAs to effectively implement SNAP E&T programs and services.
Facilitating learning cohorts for Community Action Agencies
The Senior Associate will develop and facilitate learning cohorts for Community Action Agencies to support the development of new SNAP E&T partnerships. These learning cohorts will bring together expert partner T/TA providers and peer Community Action Agency experts to share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned. The Senior Associate will oversee the coordination and logistics of the learning cohorts and facilitate productive discussions and collaboration among participants.
Disseminating information and resources to the Community Action network
A key responsibility of the Senior Associate is to develop, curate, and disseminate effective information and resources to the Community Action network regarding SNAP E&T third-party services and partnership opportunities. This includes staying up-to-date on the latest research, policies, and practices related to SNAP E&T, and translating that information into accessible and actionable resources for CAAs. The Senior Associate will use various channels, such as email, social media, and e-newsletters, to effectively communicate and distribute these resources.
Leadership in resource development and outreach
The Senior Associate will provide leadership in resource development and outreach to the Community Action network, specifically related to the intersection of effective food/nutrition programs and employment/training programs. This involves identifying funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, and building relationships with potential funders. The Senior Associate will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative resources and strategies to support the integration of food/nutrition and employment/training programs.
Supporting management activities
The Senior Associate will support management activities, including participating in budget development, grant reporting, and grant writing. This involves ensuring compliance with funding requirements, tracking project expenses, and preparing reports for funders. The Senior Associate will also contribute to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to SNAP E&T implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Responding to requests regarding new SNAP E&T partnerships
As requests arise regarding the implementation of new SNAP E&T partnerships from Community Action Agencies, State Associations, and State CSBG Lead Agencies, the Senior Associate will be responsible for responding to and addressing these requests. This may involve conducting research, providing guidance and technical assistance, and facilitating the development of partnership agreements.
Coordinating SNAP E&T outreach information/resources
The Senior Associate will play a key role in coordinating SNAP E&T outreach information and resources for Community Action Agencies. This includes collecting and organizing relevant information, developing outreach materials, and disseminating them through various channels. The Senior Associate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective coordination and distribution of outreach information and resources.
Participating in project-related planning and training activities
The Senior Associate will actively participate in project-related planning and training activities, such as the Partnership’s Annual Convention and Management and Leadership Training Conference. This may involve contributing to the development of conference agendas, delivering presentations or workshops, and facilitating discussions and networking opportunities. The Senior Associate will also collaborate with colleagues to identify training needs and develop relevant training materials.
Managing data collection and analysis
Data collection and analysis are critical components of the Senior Associate’s role. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing the collection, organization, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data related to project effectiveness. This includes designing data collection tools, conducting data entry and cleaning, analyzing data using appropriate statistical methods, and preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and insights.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Senior Associate may at times supervise staff and managers of others. This includes providing guidance and support, assigning tasks and responsibilities, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands of the Senior Associate role include occasional standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling. The employee may occasionally need to lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Environment
The work environment for the Senior Associate is characterized by a moderate noise level. The ability to travel for meetings, classes, workshops, and other activities is required. Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions, travel is limited. However, as health guidelines allow, the Senior Associate will be expected to travel to attend training, conferences, project sites, and other related activities. Regular overnight, out-of-state travel is required approximately 20% of the time. The work environment is subject to change based on evolving health guidelines and restrictions.
