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POSITION OPEN

Approval has been given to proceed with hiring a Program Officer with a focus on food. Posting details are as follows:

POSITION: Program Officer
REPORTING TO: Vice President-Program Strategy
LEAD FOR THE SEARCH: Gail Christopher
PURPOSE: Serving under the direction of the Vice President, the Program Officer is responsible for identifying and nurturing opportunities for affecting positive systemic change within communities, and executing programming efforts that are aligned with the organizational direction. The Program Officer will work closely with other staff to ensure integration and coordination of efforts.

SALARY INFORMATION: Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience (internal and external to WKKF), education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments and other factors relevant to the position.
HR LEAD: Sarah Smith/Dianna Langenburg

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree or higher in a field relevant to assigned areas is preferred.
Significant work experience (8-10 years) in fields relevant to assigned responsibilities as well as a broad, generalist background with deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development, systems, and networking. Distinguished in relevant field of practice.
Evidence of effective work beyond areas of relevant field of practice and technical skills in one or more core programming areas (family economic security; food, health and well-being; education and learning; civic engagement; racial equity, etc.) that support the goal area/regional strategy are essential.
Successful experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. Evidence of strong written and verbal communications skills. Team building capabilities within WKKF and in communities.
Time management and ability to multitask and navigate the field effectively both within updated technological systems and community development models.

ADDITIONAL POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Deep knowledge of issues around food is required.
Significant work experience in food is preferred. For a copy of the generic role summary document, see attached.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicant materials will continue until finalist candidates have been identified. APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS PROCESS: Please submit all nominations, inquiries or application materials (internal or external), including a letter of application, curriculum vita and a list of references in confidence to Human Resources atemployment@wkkf.org. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer