Coalition Manager of Make Hunger History

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000- $75,000

Note : We are not currentlyreviewing new applications for this position. Please submit your application if you would like to be considered in the event that we re-open the candidate pool.

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessibleso that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread The Walk for Hunger is seeking a Coalition Manager of Make Hunger History to join our team.

At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Make Hunger History

Make Hunger History is a bold, groundbreaking initiative with one ambitious goal : to end hunger in Massachusetts once and for all. We are mobilizing a powerful coalitionadvocates, policymakers, businesses, service providers, and individuals with lived experiences of hungerto transform our state through innovative policy, powerful community engagement, and grassroots action. Together, were creating a future where every resident has equitable access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive. Driven by a commitment to justice, equity, and sustainable solutions, we are building a path toward a hunger-free Massachusetts where everyone has reliable access to nutritious food. Join us in this transformative effort to end hunger and ensure lasting food security across every community in our state.

Supervisor : Director of Make Hunger History

Starting Salary Range : $70,000-75,000

The Role : Project Bread is seeking a dynamic and driven Coalition Manager to manage the Make Hunger History Coalition. Reporting to the Director of Make Hunger History, this individual will help to manage the day-to-day operations of the Coalition, which includes supporting smaller working groups, hosting in-person events including an annual convening, and growing the membership of the coalition.

A successful candidate will be a skilledprogram manager, adept at navigating the unique challenge of managing multiple simultaneous projects and ensuring strategic alignment across multiple facets of the work to end hunger in Massachusetts. They will bring expertise in managing complex initiatives with diverse stakeholders, meeting facilitation and planning, and a passion for ending hunger to inspire new coalition members.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Coalition Management :

Provide coordination, support, facilitation, and capacity to the Make Hunger History coalition, including

for each of the MHH Working Groups.

Compile and distribute coalition news & updates (monthly newsletter, Working Group recaps, etc.)

Develop strategies for engaging coalition members, including coordinating an annual in-person convening as well as other in-person gatherings (Working Groups, regional listening sessions, etc.) and virtual trainings / events.

Support the implementation of strategic grassroots and grasstops engagement campaigns in partnership with Policy Team.

Conduct outreach and recruitment for new coalition members, especially identifying

unlikely allies.

Create and distribute collateral and outreach materials, in collaboration with the Communications team.

Develop and implement a system for member list management and tracking and reporting progress towards goals.

Organizational Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

Priority Competencies :

Additional Qualifications and Experience :

and executing complex initiatives while working with diverse coalitions.

Additional Requirements :

Working Location : All employees are currently working a hybrid remote and in-office model and are expected to spend at least some time in the office each week. The Coalition Manager will need to be present in the East Boston office on a regular basis, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Occasional evening work and statewide travel may be required.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy : For the safety and protection of Project Bread staff & constituents, we do have a COVID-19 Vaccine Policy that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated per the CDC definition. Accommodation requests will be considered through our normal request process.

Benefits :

Benefits include health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with match after one year, fully paid parental leave, life and long-term disability, contributions to commuting costs, professional development, and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.

Pleaseapply hereby completing our application form and uploading your resume and cover letter in MS Word or Pdf format.

Review of applications will begin October 28thand continue until the position is filled.

Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gen-der expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the pro-vision of services. Please contact us at jobs@projectbread.org if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.