Hunger Action Network is seeking an energetic, organized and passionate individual to be our NYC Policy and Hunger Organizer

Responsibilities:

• Policy research, strategizing, and coalition work on legislative and advocacy campaigns (welfare, economic justice, food policy) 
• Provide supervision and direction on local community food programs, including assistance with our Harlem Community Supported Agriculture program
• Organize community events such as forums, speak-outs, conferences and workshops
• Outreach to community-based organizations, emergency food programs, faith organizations, public housing projects, shelters, etc.
• Assist with running effective media campaigns, press conferences, interviews, etc.
• Legislative advocacy for the organization’s annual issues
• Membership organizing and mobilization (e.g., community forums, meetings with legislators, advocacy trainings, phone/fax/email campaigns)
• Basic grant writing and reporting to funders under supervisory guidance
• Supervise two beginning professional staff and policy intern

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Knowledge of city/state legislative system preferred. Strong commitment to low-income communities; knowledge of poverty issues, including welfare and economic security issues; experience with grassroots organizing, community empowerment and/or community food works; excellent written, communication, and analytical skills; Spanish-speaking a plus; ability to work well with diverse communities; some knowledge of NYC neighborhoods a plus.