Reinvestment Fund is currently seeking a Program Associate to join our current team to support the expansion and implementation of America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI).In addition to our core lending activities, Reinvestment Fund manages several initiatives with the support of local or national foundations, and state, local and federal public agencies, and governments. A set of these initiatives are focused on strengthening food systems to improve access to healthy food and economic opportunity in the food sector for underserved communities. Chief among them is America's HFFI. Created by the 2014 Farm Bill, America's HFFI is a public-private partnership administered by Reinvestment Fund on behalf of USDA Rural Development to improve access to healthy food in underserved areas. HFFI provides resources, including grants, loans, and technical assistance to support healthy food retail and food retail supply chain projects that will improve access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved rural and urban areas.
Reporting directly to the Project Director for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, the Program Associate will support successful implementation of the expanded HFFI program, as well as others in food access, as needed across the organization. The Program Associate will be expected to work independently and collaboratively with program staff, participants, consultants, vendors, and other constituents.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with both a team approach and systems-oriented thinking skills to help grow, further develop, and implement innovative programs.
This is a grant-funded position categorized as regular full time.
See the full job description and apply: Job Information: Progam Associate, Healthy Food Financing Initiative Job (paychex.com)
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Anne Misak
Senior Program Manager, HFFI
Reinvestment Fund
anne.misak@reinvestment.com------------------------------