Administrator of Community Nutrition and Food Policy

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Administrator of Community Nutrition and Food Policy

Salary

$80,683.20 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08501

Department

Office of Public Health and Safety

Opening Date

07/09/2024

Closing Date

8/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

The purpose and mission of the Office of Public Health and Safety works to address root causes of crime and reduce violence in Indianapolis neighborhoods. The office convenes public safety and public health agencies along with community partners to execute focused policy efforts in the areas of food security, offender re-entry, and homelessness. The office acts as the coordinating agency for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s violent crime reduction strategies and comprehensive criminal justice reform efforts. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

This position is responsible for the community nutrition and food policy for OPHS as mandated by the city county council. The incumbent will oversee food policy. Position reports to the Deputy Director Programs and Management.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Mayor’s Office on matters related to the food system including food insecurity, food access, food procurement and food equity

• Represent the Mayor’s Office and the City of Indianapolis as part of the Mayor’s Alliance to End Hunger, United States Conference of Mayors Food Policy Advisory Board, and National League of Cities

• Coordinate City-County government and government facility policies, programs and initiatives on matters related to food insecurity, food access, food procurement and food equity

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with national policy commissions, elected officials, state government offices, local non-profit agencies, businesses, and the general public

• Serve as the City liaison to the new Community Food Access Coalition (CFAC)

• Serve ex officio as co-chair on the new Community Food Access Advisory Commission (FAC)

• Coordinate and oversee the annual budget for food insecurity and food access initiatives

• Manage all additional city and county grant and philanthropic funding awarded or allocated for food initiatives

• Develop and maintain system to evaluate and disseminate data related to the impact of funding initiatives on the level of food security

• Oversee all ongoing food initiatives of OPHS including the Grocery Access Program, Community Compass, Indy Food Fund, Local Grocer Coalition, and technical assistance to small grocers.

• Coordinate with the Neighborhood Food Champions Program and food relief efforts with LISC, Indy Hunger Network and affiliated food banks

• Serve as the city’s representative on the board of the Indy Hunger Network, Purdue Extension Marion County, Equitable Food Access Advisory, and any other appointed roles within the food system

• Coordinate with OPHS chief communications officer to ensure accurate information about the availability of state and federal food benefits, nutrition, food insecurity resources, and OPHS initiatives is disseminated to members of the public

• Coordinate with the Marion County Public Health Department on the development and implementation of overlapping nutrition and food policy initiatives

• Supervise all city, coalition and contracted team members including direct reports

• Ensure that OPHS initiatives in the food policy area are well-integrated with other OPHS initiatives in the areas of violence reduction, housing and homelessness, and reentry

• Provide accountability and transparency to OPHS Director and OPHS CFO regarding budgeting, spending, and advance planning

• Must maintain confidentiality at all times

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Social Administration, Nutrition, or a related field with an industry certification of CMP or FSLI. With eight (8) years of experience in a similar role with progressive responsibilities. Must be knowledgeable in effective leadership and management. Must be technology savvy. Must understand the practices and processes associated with various sectors of the food system.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Services, Social Administration, Nutrition, or a related field with an industry certification of CMP or FSLI. With eight (8) years of experience in a similar role with progressive responsibilities in the areas of public policy, public administration, food policy, nutrition, or other food science field. Experience in public-sector administration and experience in drafting and administering local government policies or federal food nutrition policies. Experience ensuring technical support and compliance with appropriate local, state, and federal food regulations. Must be knowledgeable in effective leadership and management. Must be technology savvy. Must understand the practices and processes associated with various sectors of the food system.