The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to make issues of domestic and international hunger a priority to policymakers in the U.S. government, and to raise a new generation of leaders to fight against hunger and poverty. Our mission is to train and inspire leaders who work to end hunger, and to advocate public policies that create a food secure world. We strive to be a leader in the movement to ensure access to food as a basic human right for all people. We create and nurture a community of innovative and inspiring leaders who act as change agents, bridging the gap between grassroots efforts and national and international public policy to provide access to nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate food. We accomplish this mission through our advocacy, policy and coalition work, and our two leadership development programs; the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program, and the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program.
CHC is currently accepting applications for the following internship positions (this list will be kept up-to-date to reflect open positions):
Internships with the Congressional Hunger Center are designed to align the talents of our interns with the needs of the organization. To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in college, community college, or a graduate program, or have graduated from one of the above programs no earlier than July 1st, 2017. Once an assignment is confirmed, an internship plan will be created. College credit may be available.
Specific start and end dates and weekly schedule can be flexible to accommodate your course schedule, but all internships are expected to last no less than 150 hours over 10-14 weeks between the months of August and December. A stipend of up to $1,500.00 will be provided to each intern.
CHC strongly encourages applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQ 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.
We will begin reviewing applications on August 15, 2018, but positions will remain open and displayed on this posting until filled; applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
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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.)