The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) is recruiting a Vendor Liaison for our WIC Vendor Management Program located in Oneida, NY.

Salary: $18.00/hour
Hours per week: 40
Benefits: Yes

CEO’s WIC Vendor Management Agency (VMA) contracts with and oversees approved grocery and pharmacy store vendors that provide WIC food and formula items to their communities. The CEO WIC Vendor Management Agency serves 39 counties across eastern and central New York State via locations in Troy and Oneida, NY.

VMA’s focus is to collaborate with the vendor community to ensure WIC participants have access to WIC-approved products and that they are provided with quality services from well-trained staff.

What will you be doing?

* Provide overall support to vendors applying for and approved for participation in the New York State Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
* Review and process vendor applications to ensure the accurate determination of vendor approval or denial within the prescribed time frames
* Conduct virtual vendor trainings in partnership with other team members and monitor vendor activities in accordance with federal and state requirements. Complete and submit reports within established time frames and travel locally with occasional long distance and overnight stays throughout contracted region(s) as required

What do you bring?

* Associate’s degree or previous experience in a related field is required
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
* Must be familiar with Apple products
* Must have a clean and valid New York State driver’s license
* Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Must demonstrate the ability to think critically and adapt to a dynamic changing environment

Preferred (in addition to above):

* Previous experience training and/or public speaking
* Bi-lingual/Multilingual a plus

Who are we?

CEO is a non-profit organization comprised of about 250 employees, who together run over 25 different programs that help people rise out of poverty. Our employees come from many walks of life, but we all share one thing – we are all dedicated to making the Western N.Y. and the Capital Region a healthier and happier place. We understand the complex factors that contribute to poverty in our area, and we work tirelessly to help people in need to achieve success. Our mission is to develop partnerships and create opportunities for growth and empowerment in our community.

What do we offer you?

* Health, dental, vision benefits
* Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
* Free access to a Telemedicine provider
* Cash payments if health benefit waived
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* AFLAC/Life Insurance
* Promotional opportunities
* Professional development during work hours
* Generous Holiday Schedule
* Paid Time Off
* Casual dress code

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply via our online portal at, https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ OR Text “CAREERS” to (833) 407-0420.

Please note that applicants for this position will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and Motor vehicle (MVR) search.

Job Location:  1081 Northside Shopping Plaza, Oneida, New York

Anticipated Start Date 05/16/2022
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? No
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours 40
Please check normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? No
Number of Years of Education Needed? 2
Specialized education required? Associates Degree
Years of Experience Required Minimum 6 months to a yr.
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Are you interested in On-The-Job Training? Yes
Is a driver's license required? Yes
Salary Range $18/hr.
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? No
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Benefits Summary

CONTACT: Veronica Soto
Email
Website Address https://www.ceoempowers.org/
2331 5th Avenue , Troy , NY 12180