SNAP/Food is Medicine Coordinator

Description

The SNAP Food is Medicine Coordinator is responsible for leading the Food as Medicine program and integrating healthy nutrition into Community Food Pantries, Health Centers, Resource Centers, and other Community-based organizations. The Food is Medicine program is designed to connect neighbors facing chronic illness with healthy food resources, provide nutrition education, increase food security, food access, and provide supportive resources. This position will provide oversight, coordination, and technical assistance to all participating and potential partners in the Food as Medicine and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

• Support day-to-day implementation of FIM program activities
• Provide recruitment, training, and technical assistance to Community Food Pantries, Health Centers, Resource Centers, and other Community-based organizations
• Prepare, manage, and coordinate distribution of program educational materials
• Cookout, lead regular meetings with program partners
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and evaluate healthy selections
• Support program data management, including collecting, reviewing, and analyzing partner/participant engagement and survey data
• Contribute to the development of program reporting
• Maintain real-time updates with state and federal SNAP guidelines, to provide input for organizational and program improvement

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of FIM program activities
• Provide recruitment, training, and technical assistance to Community Food Pantries, Health Centers, Resource Centers, and other Community-based organizations
• Prepare, manage, and coordinate distribution of program educational materials
• Cookout, lead regular meetings with program partners
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and evaluate healthy selections
• Support program data management, including collecting, reviewing, and analyzing partner/participant engagement and survey data
• Contribute to the development of program reporting
• Monitor data collection from Community Food Pantries, Health Centers, Resource Centers, and other Community-based organizations and ensure confidentiality, compliance, and adhere to information security standards
• Engage in statewide and national coalitions to drive best practices for evidence-based Food is Medicine program as directed by supervisors
• Update standard operating procedures as needed to enhance programming
• Schedule and conduct phone appointments with potential SNAP applicants using the mRelief software platform
• Aid applicants with the preparation and submission of required documents to Arkansas Department of Human Services, ensuring compliance with program guidelines
• Monitor the progress of applications and address any barriers to ensure the highest likelihood of approval
• Follow up with applicants as needed to resolve outstanding issues or secure additional documentation
• Utilize mRelief software to track application data and outcomes
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improving outreach and application processes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to measure the impact of SNAP initiatives and inform strategic planning

Qualifications

• Required:
• Two (2) years of experience in public health, non-profit, or community development-related experience
• Registered/Credentialed Dietitian
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to travel up to 60% in state required
• Valid Arkansas driver's license
• Must successfully pass background check and pre-employment drug screening
• Preferred:
• The equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) preferably in Public Service, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food System Management, or a related field
• Associate degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) preferably in Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, Nutrition or a related field
• Experience with grant-funded programs, reporting, and non-profit organizations
• Proficient with feedback tools (surveys, listening sessions, and community engagement strategies)