Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Director, Food Research and Action Center

The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) seeks a talented and experienced leader with anti-hunger, nutrition, and anti-poverty expertise to fill the position of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Director working to strengthen SNAP access and benefit adequacy. This position reports to the Chief Program Officer (CPO). FRAC is located in Washington, D.C. and operates on a hybrid work schedule. This position will require some in-person meetings and work. Travel is expected to be 25-40% of working days.

 

The Director will play a leadership role within the Program unit, working closely with the Chief Program Officer to develop, lead, and track annual work plans; set and meet unit goals; collaborate with other unit Directors to assist in achieving FRAC’s strategic plan goals. The Director will identify opportunities to expand the unit’s work, develop additional resources and materials, and will manage the unit. The Director will work with the CPO, other unit Directors, and the Development unit in creating grant proposals and developing relationships with funders. The successful candidate will seek ways to improve SNAP’s reach and support for low-income households, including people and families working their way up the economic ladder. The ultimate goal is to ensure that SNAP can bolster food security, health and well-being, serve customers with dignity, and make positive impacts for a robust and equitable economy. This position is part of FRAC’s leadership team; works with FRAC’s national, state, and local partners; and requires skills in strategy, coalition-building, policy analysis, and project management. A deep expertise of the SNAP program is required.

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