The Child Nutrition Organizer is responsible for organizing, managing and executing all Hunger Task Force’s child nutrition-related campaigns and initiatives. Serving as a Wisconsin-based issue expert, the Child Nutrition Organizer works to increase participation in key federal nutrition programs through outreach, organizing, education, administrative troubleshooting and public policy change. The Child Nutrition Organizer collaborates with state and federal departments, school districts and administrations, private donors, nonprofits and other organizations for the purpose of increasing participation, eliminating enrollment barriers and easing administrative burden for providers with an overarching goal of ending childhood hunger in Wisconsin.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• • Demonstrate leadership as an issue expert on all child nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program (NLSP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer EBT (SEBT) and other key programs.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with federal and state agencies administering programs, including USDA, Department of Public Instruction, and Department of Health Services, as well as school nutritionists, daycare and after-school program providers, faith groups and other community organizations.

  • Utilize data and research to develop and implement ongoing multi-year strategies to improve child nutrition program participation in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

  • Oversee implementation of the Milwaukee Summer Meals Collaborative, organizing partners and increasing participation and access to SFSP.

  • Support SEBT implementation and improve program participation in non-congregant feeding options in rural Wisconsin.

  • Plan and execute strategic campaigns to increase school-level and district participation in NSLP, SBP, Community Eligibility Provision and after-school nutrition programs in Wisconsin and develop ongoing programs of outreach.

  • Develop and execute strategies to increase enrollment in CACFP, including identification of sponsors and key partners.

  • Identify strategies and advocacy campaign opportunities to improve nutrition and quality of meals served through programs.

  • Collaborate and cross-train with the Advocacy team to support enrollment and participation in additional federal nutrition programs including SNAP, SNAP-Ed and WIC.

  • Collaborate with the Hunger Relief Federation to identify regions, communities, school districts and schools across Wisconsin with low or no participation in key programs.

  • Develop strong relationships with Advocacy donors and collaborate with the Development Team on program and infrastructure needs that support program participation.

  • Create and disseminate formative documents and official correspondence, including annual program performance reports and data, for dissemination to key community-based decision makers.

  • Identify and uphold best practices from other communities, including out-of-state projects with the potential for applicability.

  • Provide or arrange for technical assistance, connecting potential sponsors and program providers to corresponding staff at the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Health Services, and the USDA Midwest Regional Office.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises seasonal interns.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents including business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches, presentations, and respond to questions on controversial or complex topics from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Bilingual Spanish preferred. Ability to speak in front of diverse audiences authoritatively and with confidence.

Other Qualifications

Significant local travel required – must have a reliable vehicle.

Salary Range

$55,000 – $70,000