Access Specialist - Idaho

About the Role

Hunger Free Idaho (HFI), a division of Hunger Free America (HFA), works to build a nonpartisan, grassroots movement to support policies and programs needed to end hunger in Idaho. HFI is expanding its services through an Idaho‑based Benefits Access team that provides phone‑based, in‑person, and online support throughout the SNAP application process.

• Provide in‑person and remote SNAP eligibility screenings and application assistance, primarily working remotely across Idaho.
• Travel within the Magic Valley to provide in‑person SNAP and nutrition benefits application support at community events with local partners.
• Help connect clients to other nutrition programs and refer them to food pantries and soup kitchens.
• Attend community events to provide outreach, conduct screenings, and occasionally conduct presentations on SNAP and other nutrition benefits.
• Conduct follow‑up as appropriate to ensure applicants receive the correct benefit amount in a timely manner and help resolve issues as they arise.
• Document all client interactions in the Relief “Johnnie” database to track client progress.

• Applicants must be willing to live in Idaho or move to Idaho, within commuting distance of the Magic Valley.
• Preference for experience in anti‑hunger/nutrition benefits screening (especially for SNAP) and/or broad experience working in and for low‑income communities.
• High‑energy self‑starter with strong communication, problem‑solving, organizing, and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to fighting poverty and hunger.
• Relevant work experience or lived experience with hunger is preferred; significant, relevant educational experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual candidates a plus;
  Spanish, Pashto, Dari, or Arabic language skills are especially valuable.

• Part‑time, 18 to 20 hours per week.
• Hourly rate: $15.00.
• Non‑commute mileage paid at the current federal reimbursement rate.
• Employees receive sick time.

Hunger Free America is an equal opportunity employer. People of diverse races, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, economic and social backgrounds, genders, physical abilities, and national origins are very strongly encouraged to apply.