POSITION TITLE: Benefits Specialist
LOCATION: The Specialist will work from a host site in either Chenango or Otsego County, NY
DESCRIPTION: Hunger Free America (HFA) is a national nonprofit organization working to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food.
HFA is the recipient of a generous grant from Chobani aimed at reducing food insecurity in Chenango and Otsego counties, where one of its major operations facilities is located and where many of its employees live and work. Part of this ambitious project entails utilizing Chobani staff volunteers to assist in nutrition benefits access work (SNAP, WIC, Summer Meals, Summer EBT), connecting as many eligible residents of the two counties as possible to such benefits. The Specialist will play an instrumental role in training Chobani volunteers in this work and in accompanying them, as appropriate, in their community outreach. In addition to the work with volunteers, the Specialist will also conduct their own benefits outreach, screening and application assistance activities, and will work out of a partner host site in the region.
This is a full-time position, guaranteed until September 6th, 2025. Continued employment beyond that date is subject to HFA obtaining additional resources for this work. All work will be conducted in Chenango and Otsego Counties in New York State. The technology and equipment needed for the position will be provided.