Project Assistant, Social Services Job Training Program – Chicago, IL Region
Hunger Free AmericaChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted February 6, 2025
51640 - 51640 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Hunger Free America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic hunger through policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, and strategic volunteerism. They work to build a movement that enacts economic and public policies ensuring all Americans have access to nutritious food. Led by a coalition of committed leaders, Hunger Free America offers anti-hunger programs, benefits access support, and innovative tools like the hunger hotline to address food insecurity effectively.
Job Description
Project Assistant will support the implementation of a job training program for individuals in low-wage jobs to obtain living-wage employment in the social services field. The program will offer 16-week job training with comprehensive support and guidance, preparing participants for jobs in the social service sector.
Requirements
- Experience in anti-hunger/nutrition benefits screening
- Working in low-income communities
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or significant work experience)
- Three or more years of experience in workforce development, social services, and/or teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Salesforce knowledge (plus)
- Bilingual (Spanish or Polish) (plus)
Benefits
- Generous holiday and paid time off (PTO)
