Food Access and Security Manager

Position Description: The Food Access and Security Manager will lead Health Initiatives strategies for addressing food insecurity by establishing and strengthening community partnerships and directly overseeing programming with the purpose of increasing access to healthy and nutritious food for Foundation Communities residents and community members. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Support all aspects of food procurement, distribution and inventory for daily pantry operations Hire, trains, supervise, and evaluate Food Access staff Ensure all equipment, including vehicles and cold storage units, at distribution center facility and property sites stay in good working order; schedule maintenance/repairs as needed Prepare funding applications, grant reports, and agency contracts on an ongoing basis based on opportunities and program needs Manage data collection and reporting process for program outputs, grant deliverables, and quality improvement Develop and implement program strategies with an equity lens, focused on decreasing disparities in food access experienced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities Develop and manage program budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure financial accountability. This includes monitoring expenses, tracking revenue, and making strategic financial decisions Identify, connect and collaborate with community partners and key stakeholders to help increase service opportunities Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work or related degree Experience coordinating, implementing, and scaling social service programs Ability to develop and maintain a variety of public- and private-sector partnerships Strong coaching, supervision, and team leadership skills, and proven experience mobilizing teams Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interact and communicate with clients, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 software, especially Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook, as well as database systems Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record required. Certified in food handling safety standards desired (will provide training if needed). Compensation $65,000/annual This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by their supervisor. Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.