On any given day in Cook County, one in seven individuals struggles with food insecurity – but even one is too many. The Partner Projects team is responsible for connecting Food Depository partners across Cook County with available supplies for food and tracking data from partners to inform strategic engagement with partnerships.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
The Specialist will be responsible for supporting our network of food programs, particularly on technology processes for efficient program management and tracking. The Specialist will also lead the day-to-day management of data in the Food Depository’s Client Insights tool, called Link2Feed. Link2Feed is a comprehensive digital, cloud-based guest intake system that allows the Food Depository, and the wider Feeding America network, to collect rich and meaningful data to inform the development of strategies to not only meet the immediate needs of the people we serve, but to build the infrastructure needed to solve the issue of food insecurity in the communities we serve.
The Specialist will provide site support to partners on Link2Feed, onboard new partners to Link2Feed, and ensure partners are using Link2Feed correctly and regularly.
The Specialist will assist the Manager of Partner Projects on projects including but not limited to Holiday Food coordination, pro
Qualifications:
2-3 years of relevant experience in social services, community outreach, or project management
Strong interpersonal & customer service skills required, with an ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically
Experience with database management required
Ability to learn new databases and train others to use technology required
Basic analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions to support decision-making.
Strong problem-solving skills required, with an ability to think creatively to resolve issues
Good organizational abilities and ability to multitask required
Basic proficiency in MS Office applications, with an ability to continuously develop additional skills to support the work
Must be friendly and outgoing
Must have access to a working vehicle and valid insurance, as regular travel throughout Cook County is required
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
Exposure:
This role requires some travel done in a personal vehicle (travel expenses a
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, believes a healthy community starts with food. We are at the center of a network of more than 700 partner organizations and programs – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile distributions, and other partners – working to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Chicago and Cook County. The Food Depository addresses the root causes of hunger with job training, advocacy, and other innovative solutions.