Job Opportunities

Working out of both San Francisco and Oakland, the Bilingual Registered Dietitian (RD) works in the Nutrition Services Department to provide nutritional assessment, counseling and education to Project Open Hand clients, with a particular focus on our monolingual Spanish clients living with critical and chronic illnesses. The Nutrition Services Department is an integral part of Statewide MediCal Medically Tailored Meal Pilot Program that includes the application of Medical Nutrition Therapy via in person, home and telephonic visits to some of the most vulnerable in our communities. The RDB develops educational materials and curricula, participates in research projects, assesses the needs of the client community, and adapts programming and medically tailored meals as needed to meet the unique challenges faced by Project Open Hand clients

This position is ideal for a compassionate, professional dietitian who would like to help continually improve programs that sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, food insecurity, isolation, or the health challenges of aging. This position requires a level of comfort in the community nutrition environment with an emphasis on education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development, review, and approval of nutrition guidelines based on agency strategic goals and program contract specifications
• Contributes to the nutrient analysis of recipes, meals and cycle menus for final approval by Nutrition Services Manager and Director
• Participates in intake of new clients, conducting nutritional assessment, nutritional screens and individualized nutrition counseling for clients in office or by phone for Wellness and the Community Nutrition Programs
• Conducts home visits for nutritional assessment and education for all monolingual participants in San Francisco and Alameda Counties
• Develops, coordinates, conducts, and documents nutrition education workshops for our Community Nutrition Program
• Conducts nutrition education and cooking classes and/or support groups for clients including HIV/AIDS, Breast Cancer and Diabetes
• Provides  staff training and education on nutrition, food safety and sanitation as required
• Executes and documents kitchen food safety and monitoring visits
• Participates as a preceptor for dietetic interns
• Maintains all necessary documentation for grant, research and contract reporting as needed
• Executes and documents kitchen food safety and monitoring visits
• Conducts regular quality assurance audits in order to ensure compliance to established agency medically tailored meal guidelines
• Translates menu cycle and monthly menus for all programs and nutrition education materials 
• Provides foreign language assistance for verbal and written nutrition education and communication
• Other duties as assigned

Project Open Hand (POH) has been delivering meals with love to the critically ill and elderly for 35 years. Currently we raise about $12 million in contributed revenue from the private sector (55%) and the government (45%). We do this through contracts, events, direct mail, corporate and foundation grants and major donor efforts.

The primary role of the Manager, Grants is to lead the management of Project Open Hand's $7M corporate, foundation and government relationship portfolio for purposes of maximizing the philanthropic investment of these constituencies. The Manager, Grants is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of strategies leading to significantly increased exposure, engagement and fundraising success from these constituencies. The geographic focus is mainly on the San Francisco Bay Area institutional giving environment, but as the organization evolves, this focus will encompass a greater national reach. The Manager, Grants works collaboratively with POH's individual giving and event teams to effectively manage and maximize a wide community of supporters. The Manager, Grants reports to the Director, Advancement (DA) and will oversee all development functions as they pertain to managing a portfolio of institutional prospects and will be an important internal and external voice in promoting a culture of philanthropy.  
 
In partnership with the DA and in conjunction with the CEO, the position will assist in developing and implementing strategies for: 
1. Attracting new relationships and increased levels of commitment from assigned constituents.
2. Supporting the stewardship of current donors including the fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
3. Maintaining the grants calendar for annual operating and project specific efforts.
4. Leading efforts to discover, identify, understand and match the needs of POH with the goals of the various foundations, corporations and government entities.
5. Initiate opportunities for Board members and high level staff members to interact with current and prospective constituents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build institutional support for POH by:

• Writing compelling letters of inquiry, developing, writing and submitting competitive proposals in a timely manner.
• Managing Grants Associates, Grant Writing Consultants, Interns and Volunteers that contribute to achievement of grant relationship goals and objectives. .
• Managing financial resources available to the grants area of the Development Department.
• Preparing and leading briefing meetings, ensuring all players are knowledgeable with donor relationship and aligned with moves management strategies.
• Communicating effectively and building productive working relationships with program leaders across the organization, including Wellness, Seniors & Aging, Grocery/Nutrition Centers, and Outreach to develop proposals and fulfill grant requirements.
• Monitoring secured grants to ensure successful implementation, and outcomes-based reporting on grant-funded activities and to steward relationships.
• Working with DA and seeking cause-related marketing and branding opportunities for in-kind gifts, gifts of assets or other contributions.
• Managing the operational procedures of the Grant Program in collaboration with Development Database Administrator, includes: overseeing financial and gift processing systems, implementing recognition agreements and maintaining records of donor contacts in database systems.
• Monitoring media and funding trends related to corporate, foundation and government sectors.
• Contributing to overall Development Department efforts.
• Representing POH at industry events and formal and informal donor gatherings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

In conjunction with the Executive Leadership team of six California Food is Medicine Coalition (CalFIMC) agencies, this position will lead the strategic initiatives to make medically tailored meals available for those in need throughout the state of California. The Director, CalFIMC provides strategic planning, research dissemination, communication for the coalition, and project development to advance the mission of CalFIMC. 

Reporting to Project Open Hand’s Chief Executive Officer with close dotted-line reporting to the Chair of the California Food Is Medicine Coalition, the position will be located in San Francisco, with some virtual workspace opportunity. This role will work closely and strategically with the POH Director of State-wide initiatives. 

The Manager, Events works directly with the Director, Advancement and Director, Development Operations, the internal Department Events Team and outside consultants and vendors in planning and producing Project Open Hand’s internal and external fundraising events. The Manager, Events will be the primary lead on all internal and external events that benefit Project Open Hand.  Key responsibilities include all aspects of managing events including logistics, recruiting, training, and coordinating event volunteers, implementing event marketing and communications strategies, cultivating relationships with and soliciting event sponsors, in-kind support, and donors, coordinating event contractors and vendors, and record keeping.  The management of events may include working with other Development and Project Open Hand staff to coordinate their functions and contributions to a successful event.

The Cook I is a support role and an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. A Cook I works alongside more advanced cooks to learn all aspects of commercial meal production systems, including but not limited to, preparing ingredients to be used in nutritious recipes, packaging meals and keeping a well-maintained kitchen. This position is ideal for an ambitious, flexible cook looking to support all aspects of large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven team environment.  

Project Open Hand provides more than 2,000 meals with love each day to its community of sick and elderly clients and the Distribution department is the frontline of the organization. As a Driver, you will nurture vital connections as you deliver nutritious, health-supporting meals directly to homebound clients and senior sites throughout San Francisco and Alameda counties.  

This is an ideal position for a compassionate dedicated driver looking to directly help others on a daily basis. 

This is a fixed-term position, with an end date of December 31, 2022, with the possibility of extension.  

The Project Open Hand Caseworker helps to provide meals with love through interfacing with clients, conducting intake interviews for new and returning clients, and assessing and verifying eligibility for our programs. This involves meeting with clients in our Grocery Center, answering client calls and performing administrative tasks. This position works closely with the other members of the Client Services Department in serving clients and making decisions about how services will be administered.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining information systems hardware and software, including telecommunications, servers and workstations. Identifies and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the network communication systems. Works closely with end users to troubleshoot any IT issues.

A Project Open Hand Community Nutrition Site Coordinator administers the Community Nutrition Program on location at assigned site.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to directly engage with and be of service to our community by helping provide thousands of meals to seniors and adults with disabilities who rely on our program for not only nutrition, but also a safe place to socialize and gather with friends.

The Porter I is an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. The Porter I works as part of the team that ensures all dishes, utensils, equipment, tools and other kitchen appliances remain sanitized and ready to use. Porters thoroughly clean kitchen floors and surrounding areas, take out the trash, recycling and compost meals in a well-maintained kitchen. Porters also participate in the packaging of meals. This position is ideal for an ambitious team player looking to support large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven kitchen environment.  

The Cook II is an advanced role and an essential part of our team of dedicated culinary professionals producing meals with love every day for seniors and vulnerable neighbors in the Bay Area. A Cook II executes complex recipes to produce nutritious meals for clients. This hands-on role works as part of a team to share knowledge with junior cooks and volunteers to handle all aspects of our daily meal production systems, from preparing ingredients to be used in nutritious recipes to packaging meals and keeping a well-maintained kitchen. This position is ideal for an ambitious, flexible cook looking to collaborate with others in all aspects of large-scale meal production in a professional and mission-driven environment. To perform successfully, our employees must not only have the qualifications and abilities to perform each of the essential functions of this position, but also must continually strive to meet or surpass the Project Open Hand objectives and exacting standards.

The Custodian performs general maintenance, repairs and custodial duties to keep the Project Open Hand facilities (excluding the kitchen) clean and safe.