Program Manager - Growing Healthy Pantries

Job DescriptionFulfillProgram Manager – Growing Healthy PantriesAugust 14th, 2024 Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. We are dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient food distribution network to eliminate hunger. Our staff is committed to embodying our values in all activities. Fulfill is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position.More than 100,000 Monmouth & Ocean County residents every month rely on Fulfill’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens, and community distribution sites. Fulfill’s strategic plan prioritizes supporting and building the capacity of this network to serve with dignity and excellence. One of the key tactics to achieve this goal is through the new, statewide Growing Healthy Pantries (GHP) Initiative. As the GHP Program Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of Fulfill’s administration and implementation of this initiative, including serving as Fulfill’s representative in the NJ food bank steering committee, training staff on the GHP Toolkit, developing and implementing the Capacity Building Grant Program, and tracking and evaluating all toolkit activities throughout Fulfill’s pantry network in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The position requires a collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who bases decisions in data and stakeholder feedback.In this role, you will develop and implement staff GHP Toolkit training and communication plans for pantry partners and coordinate distribution of GHP Toolkit across the Fulfill pantry network. In addition, you will assist with the creation of and oversee the implementation of a request for proposal (RFP) process for a Capacity Building Grant Program, maintain and enforce the organization’s policies and procedures, develop, lead, and conduct evaluations of Community of Practice, participate in the execution of the online version of GHP toolkit, and maintain knowledge and consistently model the policies and procedures of Feeding America’s national office; US & NJ Departments of Agriculture; and state and local government regulations pertaining to food handling, distribution, storage, sanitation, and disposal. You will also prepare annual workplans and budget; monitor grant spending, track program implementation within Fulfill’s service area, analyze and report on partner engagement activities and performance, ensure accuracy and timely submission of program reports to the steering committee and funders, research or participate in the development of new programs to meet the changing food security needs of the community as such opportunities arise, administer agency and neighbor feedback surveys and focus groups, as needed.The Program Manager GHP will lead pantry partners through Community of Practice, including regional meetings, collaborate with Fulfill’s Network Engagement Team and Programs, and Operations staff, under the direction of the Community Health Manager, to develop strategies to support and improve network partner capacity building, build and maintain subject matter expertise in best practices for healthy pantry operations and equitable service models, and represent Fulfill through participation in virtual and onsite meetings and events.Qualified candidates will have at least 1-3 years of Project/Program Management experience, preferably in a role associated with Food Insecurity (Food Bank or Pantry), along with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook); and a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required for work at other locations. Flexibility is necessary as there are evenings and weekend days that require coverage and attendance at external events.Qualified candidates should send a resume.Company DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for an outside client...please read the job posting in its entirety for more details about the position.From compliance to recruitment and retention to operations and training methodologies, we will work with your company to solidify its basic structure and lay the foundation for growth. Creative Workforce Solutions thinks three to five years ahead of the workforce itself, implementing a forward-thinking approach to HR and technology for your workplace.We are currently recruiting for an outside client...please read the job posting in its entirety for more details about the position. From compliance to recruitment and retention to operations and training methodologies, we will work with your company to solidify its basic structure and lay the foundation for growth. Creative Workforce Solutions thinks three to five years ahead of the workforce itself, implementing a forward-thinking approach to HR and technology for your workplace.