We are currently accepting applications for Program & Operations Associate and for Board of Directors, Treasurer. (If you are looking for more information about becoming a Hunger Fellow, please see the Emerson and Leland Fellowship pages.)
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The Congressional Hunger Center is on a mission to develop, inspire, and connect leaders, and advocate public policies that create a food secure world. We envision a world without hunger and poverty where every person can achieve their full potential because equitable systems exist to achieve financial freedom and full access to healthful, affordable, and culturally appropriate foods.
Our program work consists of:
Woven into all the work we do is a commitment to equity and ensuring that people who have experienced hunger and poverty are leaders in designing, implementing, and evaluating community solutions and public policies. We also believe that leaders at the field and policy levels must collaborate and share knowledge to effect the systemic changes required to end hunger and poverty.
The Hunger Center seeks a Program and Operations Associate. Reporting to the Director of the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program, the Program and Operations Associate is responsible for supporting the Leland Program and the Congressional Hunger Center’s general operations in the following areas: training and meeting logistics, fellow and host organization recruitment and selections, data collection and management, and operational and financial administrative supports.
This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Washington, D.C. Highlights of key positions responsibilities include:
The Hunger Center offers a generous benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement contribution after one year of service, paid vacation and a week of paid holiday leave at the end of the year.
The Hunger Center pays salaries that are competitive with nonprofits of our budget size and location. This position is an Associate level role with a starting salary beginning at $40,000.
Applications will be accepted until our ideal candidate is identified. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the review of applications will begin immediately. All inquiries about the position should be directed to: hr@hungercenter.org. No phone calls, please.
People of color, women, people with disabilities, Veterans, LGBTQ people, and gender non-conforming people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Hunger Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is on a mission to develop, inspire, and connect leaders, and advocate public policies that create a food secure world. We envision a world without hunger and poverty where every person can achieve their full potential because equitable systems exist to achieve financial freedom and full access to healthful, affordable, and culturally appropriate foods.
CHC is seeking an experienced finance or accounting professional to join the Board of Directors and serve in the role of Treasurer. The Board Treasurer will work closely with CHC’s Executive Director to oversee the management of CHC’s finances and ensure that the organization has the financial resources to execute against our strategic plan.
The Treasurer contributes to the financial integrity and sustainability of the CHC by:
The Treasurer facilitates the review of, and action related to, the Board’s financial responsibilities by:
The ideal candidate has a collaboration mindset, and the interest and availability to apply technical expertise to support CHC’s mission and commitment to ending poverty and hunger. The Treasurer is detail-oriented and able to communicate financial concepts to a variety of audiences.
CHC encourages professionals with a minimum five years’ experience as an accountant, financial administrator or treasurer to apply.
Knowledge of and experience with the following is required:
CHC strongly encourages applications from people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, and people with lived experience with poverty or hunger. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, color, marital status, or medical status.
As a member of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer does not receive any financial compensation from the Congressional Hunger Center.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your application, along with a letter of interest and resume, at the link below.
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(If you are looking for more information about becoming a Hunger Fellow, please see the Emerson and Leland Fellowship pages.)