Deputy Director of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infant

at  The Food Research Action Center

POSITION AVAILABLE

The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the organization as a Deputy Director of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). FRAC is the nation’s leading policy and advocacy organization dedicated to fighting hunger. FRAC works to improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions. To attain this mission, FRAC engages in research, policy analysis and advocacy, coalition-building, outreach, technical assistance and training, and an array of communications strategies. In partnership with hundreds of national, state, and local nonprofit organizations, public agencies, corporations, schools, and labor organizations, FRAC works to eradicate hunger, food insecurity and address poverty and other root causes of hunger. This position is remote; however, we are seeking a candidate based in the Washington, D.C., area to attend meetings, events and Hill visits as needed. Occasional out-of-state travel will be required.
The Deputy Director will play a leadership role within the Child Nutrition Programs and Policy unit, working closely with the Director of the unit to develop, meet, and track FRAC’s WIC goals. This position will assist in providing strategic oversight and direction, ensuring the department’s success and alignment with broader organization objectives. The Deputy Director will advocate for continuous improvements to WIC that will make it more efficient and utilized by more eligible people. The Deputy Director will also serve as the principal investigator for FRAC’s USDA funded WIC Community Innovation and Outreach (CIAO) project.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required, with Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Expert on WIC and at least 5 years working on WIC or anti-hunger advocacy or
• Experience working on federal grants is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and experience supervising staff.
• Very strong interpersonal and organizational
• Outstanding oral and written communication
• Strong analytical research skills and proficiency in Microsoft
• Strong detail-oriented planning and implementation skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of hunger and poverty and their impact on communities, families, and
• Ability to seek solutions independently and work well as part of a team.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and
• Commitment to working for social

• Support the Director in the development and implementation of FRAC’s strategic initiatives to enhance the WIC program’s mission, impact and growth.
• Maintain FRAC’s position as a leading national authority on WIC while advocating to strengthen and expand the program with an equity lens.
• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of FRAC’s WIC team, including staff supervision, workflow coordination, and resource allocation.
• Engage and support successful WIC advocacy for FRAC’s network of state and anti-hunger organizations and program operators by providing technical assistance, resources, training, network building and materials.
• Lead advocacy and implementation efforts to strengthen and improve access to WIC.
• Represent FRAC (virtually and in-person) at key WIC-related coalition meetings, conferences and Hill briefings, hearings and lobby visits.
• Other duties as assigned.