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Work with a dynamic, cutting-edge food security, nutrition education and sustainable farming nonprofit advocacy group located in Philadelphia. The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization improving the supply of affordable food and good nutrition in the mid-Atlantic region. The mission of The Food Trust is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food.

The Food Trust internship program engages bright, motivated and talented individuals in accomplishing our organization mission of building strong communities through healthy food. The Food Trust values interns as an integral part of our organization. We offer our interns the opportunity to learn about the specific issues involved in our work and the chance to participate in the implementation of our programs. Interns offer The Food Trust the time, energy skills and commitment that make our programs possible.

The Food Trust also offers volunteer opportunities.

Jobs

Project Coordinator, Philadelphia School Nutrition Program

The Food Trust is seeking energetic and committed individuals for full-time, entry level positions to implement our school-based nutrition education program. This is a unique opportunity to positively impact children's health by providing nutrition education and increased access to nutritious and affordable food in lower income communities. The Food Trust’s Nutrition Education Programs are funded by the USDA’s Food Stamp Program.

Responsibilities include:

PROGRAMMING: Coordinate activities and provide support to associates in the following areas.

Meet with associates on a weekly basis to assist in planning, scheduling and organizing supplies for weekly and monthly activities in schools
Assist in training associates at school sites and in office on lessons, professional development, markets, cost share collection, school-wide activities, G drive
Support associates in implementing programming in schools on a weekly basis through assisting with classroom lessons, school-wide activities, markets, professional developments, meetings, cost-share collection and delivery of materials
Provide feedback for Associates when needed on lessons, school wide events, markets (strategy, implementation, organizational, planning).
Assist manager in coordinating school wide events on a quarterly basis, including prepping materials, food order logistics, and training program for staff
Assist manger with other administrative duties for region, such as SDP calendar, Program Tracking, and cost-share reviews

ORGANIZATIONAL

Participate in school team and coordinator meetings on a weekly basis
Meet with manager on a weekly basis; give updates on region, identify programming areas of strength and trouble-shoot areas in need of improvement; communicate personnel areas of strength and areas in need of improvement
Complete and disseminate school team minutes on a weekly basis
Assist manager with agendas for school team meetings, run meetings when necessary
Assist manager with copy orders, market supply orders, food orders, expense reimbursements and scheduling material deliveries for region as needed or assigned
During summer work with associate director and manager to plan for the coming school year by assisting in lesson and activity planning, ordering materials, and packet revisions as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with course work in dietetics and/or nutrition. Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize time effectively, and work independently and as a team player. Strong oral, written and communication skills; bilingual is a plus. Interest in urban education and a desire to work with school-age children, school staff, and caregivers. Project Associate positions involve frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and require a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics: a style that promotes collaboration and communication; a high energy level; public speaking skills; a sense of humor; an open mind; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.

Salary: Competitive, based on education and experience.

Start Date: Immediately

To apply: E-mail your résumé and cover letter to contact@thefoodtrust.org or fax to 215-575-0466. Please reference “Project Coordinator, Philadelphia School Nutrition Program” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Controller

The Food Trust is an organization experiencing significant growth in the last several years. We are in need of a controller who can take charge, make decisions and lead the team to meet the challenges of significant growth and respond to a dynamic environment with diverse revenue streams and ever changing program requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Monthly financial reporting including statement of activities, statement of financial position, cash projections, forecasting and grant reporting.
Supervision of the accounting staff and all accounting transactions including monthly allocations and maintenance of internal controls.
Coordination of annual audit including compliance to A-133 regulations, grants audits, tax filings including 990, BCO-10, BPT return, payroll returns of 941’s and W-2’s and 1099’s.
Prepare annual budget for organization by grant, program and department.
On demand responsibilities includes financial reports to grantors, review of program budgets and other miscellaneous reports necessary for creditors and other interested parties.
Serve as a member of The Food Trust’s senior management and advise the Executive Director regarding the financial management of the organization
Attend Finance Committee and Board of Directors' meetings
Establish and maintain best practices for the accounting department.

Qualifications:

Outstanding accounting and communication skills
Positive attitude and rofessional demeanor
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft excel and Peachtree or similar accounting package a must
Degree in accounting is required, CPA/MBA is desirable.
10+ years accounting experience with 5-7+ years in management
Non-profit accounting or public experiences a plus, not required

To apply for immediate consideration: E-mail your résumé and cover letter including salary requirements to Ja’Net Sparks, jsparks@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Controller” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Project Associate, Philadelphia School Nutrition Education Program

The Food Trust is seeking energetic and committed individuals for full-time, entry level positions to implement our USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). Educational objectives and curriculums are pre-approved and include such topics as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy snacks and beverages and physical activity.

The Project Associate serves as a nutrition educator in approximately 5 public schools throughout Philadelphia providing nutrition education on a variety of pre-approved topics in a variety of ways.

Responsibilities include:

Establish and foster relationships with teachers, nurses, principals and school staff
Provide nutrition education to students and caregivers to improve the overall health of the school community in the form of classroom lessons, school markets, school-wide events, and caregiver workshops
Train teachers to successfully integrate nutrition education into their classrooms
Collect documentation from teachers on an ongoing basis for program funding purposes
Deliver educational materials to schools

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree. Ability to handle multiple priorities, organize time effectively, and work independently and as a team player. Strong oral, written and communication skills; bilingual is a plus. Course work in dietetics and nutrition is desirable. Interest in urban education and a desire to work with school-age children, school staff and caregivers. Project Associate positions involve frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and require a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics: a style that promotes collaboration and communication; a high energy level; ability to lift up to 20 pounds, public speaking skills; a sense of humor; an open mind; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.

Salary: Competitive, based on education and experience.

Job Open: Immediately

To apply: E-mail your résumé and cover letter to contact@thefoodtrust.org or fax to 215-575-0466. Please reference “Project Associate, Philadelphia School Nutrition Program” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Internships

Corner Store Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative

The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative (HCSI) seeks to increase the availability and awareness of healthy foods in corner stores through marketing, training and technical assistance to store owners, a healthy food identification campaign in corner stores, strategic investments in corner store layout to
increase store capacity to sell and market healthy items and education and marketing in schools near targeted corner stores. The initiative links corner store owners, community partners and local farmers and suppliers to create and sustain healthy corner stores.

Responsibilities include:

Collaborate with project manager, corner store owners and community partners to bring healthy foods to corner stores
Plan and implement sustainable strategies for bringing fresh produce and healthy snacks into corner stores
Assist in the identification of corner stores and carry out the outreach and recruitment of corner stores throughout Philadelphia
Implement a Healthy Foods Identification Campaign and train owners how to use fresh produce toolkits
Build relationships with corner store owners and communicate with owners to discuss project, ideas, and concerns.
Collect, enter and analyze corner store data.
Support project staff and assist with other corner store work as the need arises.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of fresh food retail and small business development preferred. Proficiency in Spanish or Korean is required (both written and verbal). An applicant pursuing an advanced degree is desirable but not required. Position involves frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and requires
a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. The ability to work with others in a collegial environment to implement the agency’s vision. Team building skills and the ability to encourage innovative thinking about problems, opportunities, and situations. Strong written and verbal communication
skills. Adept at forging strong relationships with key people inside and outside the agency.

The ideal candidate will have the following personal characteristics: unquestioned integrity; personal stature; a passion for excellence; a high energy level; a sense of urgency; excellent listening skills; persuasive
communications skills; an entrepreneurial spirit; a sense of humor; an open mind; a candid manner; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.

Internship Open Date: Open immediately, ideally 20 – 30 hours per week. Small monthly stipend available

To apply: E-mail your résumé and cover letter to bsandoval@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Corner Store Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at 215-575-0444, FAX: 215-575-0466 or contact@thefoodtrust.org.

The Food Trust Policies

Code of Ethics (pdf)

Conflict of Interest Policy (pdf)

Whistleblower Policy (pdf)

The Food Trust adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.