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<h2>Position Summary&nbsp;</h2>The Community Investments Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Community Investments division through coordination and management of key division activities. Work closely with the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Community Investments and leadership staff within the division to accomplish overall goals of the various departments, division, and organization.&nbsp;<h2>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h2>The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Provides high level administrative support and assistance to the EVP of Community Investments.</li><li>Performs various clerical and administrative tasks for the EVP of Community Investments, including managing a busy appointment calendar, credit card reconciliation, Mileage reimbursements, expense reports, travel arrangements, and preparing documents for travel meetings.</li><li>Prioritizes conflicting needs, manages matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on deadline driven projects to successful completion.</li><li>Researches, prioritizes and follows-up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the EVP of Community Investments including those of a sensitive or confidential nature and assists with determining appropriate course of action, referral, or response.</li><li>Serves as a liaison for the EVP of Community Investments to leadership staff and others within the organization.</li><li>Maintains open communication with division staff and is available to answer questions related to administrative and/or division related tasks.</li><li>Maintain division calendar (grants, etc.) and alert department staff and finance staff of upcoming deadlines related to grant applications, deliverables, and processing of payments.</li><li>Assist with developing division efficiencies, including electronic solutions.</li><li>Assist with technical training and assistance within the division and research policies and best practices for division efforts, as needed.</li><li>Assist when needed with gathering materials for volunteer events with division participation.</li><li>Assist with setting up interviews for any open positions in the division and being point of contact through the interview process.</li><li>Assist, as assigned by management, with the organization’s disaster response efforts.</li><li>Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assigned.</li></ul><h2>Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)</h2><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.</li><li>3-5 years of experience supporting high level administration or related work with high level administration required.</li><li>Excellent customer/client service relations.</li><li>Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Effective communication and people skills to interact with various stakeholders.</li><li>Detail-orientated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software, office systems and be technology savvy.</li><li>Problem solving and strong decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Capable team player with ability to work independently.</li></ul>

United Way of Palm Beach County

Community Investments Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY To lead the continued implementation of the countywide Hunger Relief Strategic Plan (originally adopted in October 2015) to fight hunger and food insecurity in Palm Beach County. This is a multi-faceted, collective impact initiative working with numerous community stakeholders throughout the entire County.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Continue to facilitate a framework for implementing the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan and MacKenzie Scott Hunger Relief Strategies, county-wide. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work with the community, which includes but is not limited to, community representatives, funders, faith-based organizations, government, corporate, education, and nonprofit partners to monitor and execute priorities, strategies, and desired outcomes, and re-evaluate them when needed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Continually build consensus and facilitate collaboration and growth with county-wide Hunger Relief Advisory Council as well as Hunger Relief work groups and subcommittees, along with appropriate committees within the community. &nbsp;Manage the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief staff, Advisory Council, Work Groups, and Subcommittees. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effectively manage the process through meeting management tools, meeting notices, agendas, drafting materials to be considered, minutes, data, fact sheets, statistics, etc. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mobilize stakeholders and refine Hunger Relief Work Groups/Subcommittees to monitor and track hunger relief data and hunger trends. &nbsp;Build community partnerships with traditional and non-traditional partners around the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain and establish relationships with key community members to address issues related to food security and hunger relief. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate collaboration and communication among UWPBC staff, agencies, donors, policy makers and other stakeholders around the development and implementation of partnership initiatives and specific strategies tied in with the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actively participate in relevant community, state and national task forces, commissions, and committees in order to enhance our work and affect change. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stay informed about public policy issues affecting hunger relief, including local, state and/or federal changes/opportunities, and how to favorably impact our community. &nbsp;Measure, evaluate, and communicate successes and challenges. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collect information and data, and compile regular progress reports consistent with planned evaluation strategies, or funding requirements. Use available systems and technology to gather and analyze data (e.g., 211, food finder map, local/state/federal data). &nbsp;Prepare &nbsp;relevant &nbsp;reports &nbsp;and &nbsp;documentation for &nbsp;distribution, &nbsp;including an &nbsp;annual summary report on the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan (as needed). &nbsp;Increase investment in food security by securing funding through grants, as well as private and corporate donations, working with resource development, major gifts and community investment teams or other United Way staff members to raise funds. o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure all grant requirements are met and/or exceeded.&nbsp; o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify projects for funding consistent with the identified priorities and strategies. Funding for special projects that advance food security and hunger relief efforts, especially in key geographic areas, is valued. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Determine the dollars or resources needed to address the identified priorities and strategies which align with the initiative’s metrics. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, when needed. &nbsp;Assist, as assigned by management, with the organization’s disaster response efforts Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of leadership experience in the field of human services, planning, and/or food systems (or comparable combination of education and experience). •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience working in a team environment, facilitating effective groups, developing collaboratives, and working with volunteers. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with collective impact models and community driven efforts preferred. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proven track record leading and working on high profile community projects with diverse stakeholders preferred. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to analyze data and develop innovative strategies to maximize results. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent customer/client service relations. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent organizational and time management skills. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effective communication and people skills to interact with various stakeholders. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Detail-orientated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software, office systems and be technology savvy. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problem solving and strong decision-making capabilities. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Committed and capable team player with ability to work independently. &nbsp;

Vice President for Hunger Relief

<h2>Position Summary&nbsp;</h2>The Manager for Hunger Relief supports the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Initiative with project management, operational oversight and management, and administrative services as part of the county-wide collective impact efforts. The primary objective is focused on coordinating all areas of the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan, working to improve food security throughout our community.The Manager for Hunger Relief works with the Vice President for Hunger Relief, working closely with community partners and stakeholders to develop and implement a variety of initiatives, partnerships, programs, and special events. The Manager for Hunger Relief works with community leaders in business, government, education, non-profit, and faith-based organizations as well as volunteers to expand relationships to attain maximum community involvement to ensure goals are met.<h2>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h2>The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Meeting Facilitation &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Provide support for work groups, committees, and subcommittees, including developing agendas and taking meeting minutes, as needed&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Manage, create, and prepare committee meeting materials for participants and group leaders</li><li>Participate in relevant community meetings, coalitions, task forces, and committees</li><li>Develop the appropriate documents, grant applications, and other related materials</li></ul></li><li>Data and Research<ul><li>Identify census tracts and create GIS interactive maps to identify areas, neighborhoods, and zip codes with high poverty rates and food insecurity challenges</li><li>Provide technical assistance, and research policies and best practices</li><li>Stay current with issues and data relevant to hunger relief policy, federal feeding programs, Feeding America and best practices at the local, state, and national level</li></ul></li><li>Project Management &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Oversee and develop planned and executed initiatives, partnerships, programs, and events in conjunction with the Hunger Relief team&nbsp;</li><li>Work with Hunger Relief work groups, subcommittees, community leaders, community partners, and residents to identify, establish and track strategies, targets, and goals/outcomes</li></ul></li><li>Grants<ul><li>Assist with researching grant opportunities for Hunger Relief and discuss opportunities with external partners as appropriate</li><li>Provide direction to subcontracted Hunger Relief partners to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated effort in delivering services and quality assurance</li><li>Work with the Vice President for Hunger Relief and Community Impact team to formulate, implement, and evaluate programs to assess outcomes and overall effectiveness; collect qualitative/quantitative data on all funded programs, and determine program implementation efficiency, in line with UWPBC division processes</li></ul></li><li>Communication<ul><li>Facilitate collaboration and communication among community partners, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses, educational institutions, donors, and other key community stakeholders around the development and implementation of partnership initiatives and/or specific strategies</li><li>Assist with the coordination of activities and events related to the Hunger Relief Initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with other departments to communicate the impact of Hunger Relief investments to corporate and individual donors as well as the broader community</li></ul></li><li>Assist, as assigned by management, with the organization’s disaster response efforts</li><li>Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assigned</li></ul><h2>Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required, with&nbsp;3-5 years of experience in a human services field, or comparable combination of education and experience</li><li>GIS Certificate, preferred</li><li>Bi-lingual, helpful</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs and experience in a complex database environment</li><li>Self-motivated, detail oriented and highly organized</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, research and analytical skills</li></ul>Ability to seek and synthesize information, learn new skills, brainstorm ideas, develop solutions and communicate accurately and succinctly

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