Vice President of Community Impact

About Us & Our Mission: The mission of Golden Harvest Food Bank is to transform lives by feeding our hungry neighbors today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We exist simply because people in our community struggle with meeting a basic human need - having enough to eat. Founded in 1982, Golden Harvest Food Bank works to create a safety net of partner agencies, programs, and direct services to meet the needs of our neighbors who struggle with hunger across our 25-county service area. With a network of over 350 partner agencies and programs, we can get nutritious meals directly into the hands of those in need within their communities.  Our Values: Faith: Our Christian faith motivates us to live out Jesus' teachings, feeding the hungry in our communities and uniting with people of every creed in a movement of compassion, service, and positive change. Health: We prioritize the well-being of each person, aiming to offer safe, nourishing food to those we serve, recognizing that healthy lives depend on healthy food, environments, and communities, as part of our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger. Service: With kindness, openness, and joyful generosity, we address the unique needs of everyone without judgment, fostering a spirit of compassion and sensitivity. We listen to the story and needs of each person so that they know they are seen, heard and valued in a world where they may often feel invisible. People: Respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we approach all with justice, equity, and understanding, honoring the lives, ideas, and concerns of those we serve, valuing donors' gifts, and cherishing volunteers while ensuring positive and impactful experiences in support of our cause. Community: Collaborating with individual community members, partner agencies, businesses, and local government, we strive to change our community through openness, cooperation, and transparency, united by our shared mission of feeding the hungry.  Reasons to work at Golden Harvest-It’s more than a job, it’s a mission.-Faith-based organization-Competitive wages and benefits-Paid time off & flextime-Twenty paid holidays-Making an enormous difference __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Job Summary  The Vice President of Community Impact acts as the visionary and operational leader for the Community Impact Department, focusing on implementing and expanding hunger relief initiatives to address food insecurity within GHFB’s 24-county service area. This position oversees various staff on multiple campuses and a department  that includes GHFB feeding programs, the partner agency network, health and nutrition services, the Urban  Farm, SNAP outreach, and neighbor advocacy. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. -Assures that all Community Impact projects are aligned with the mission and strategic plan.-Collaborates with stakeholders, internal and external, to understand the needs of our partners.-Ensures nutrition support and poverty alleviation strategies are at the forefront of all assigned projects.-Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and execute the organizational strategic plan.-Works with Development regarding grant applications and partnership accountability.-Gathers, analyzes, and reports financial and program data in collaboration with the Finance department.-Works in conjunction with the Operations department, collaborating on decisions and deliverables with the Vice President of Operations daily, supporting the procurement and distribution of our sites-Nurtures strong connections with team members and other departments as we cultivate external relationships throughout our service area.-Represents the Food Bank at Feeding America conferences and other relevant community events. Build and Maintain Network Capacity-Seeks opportunities for collaboration with civic leaders, other non-profits, private funders, and school systems to expand the food bank’s reach to neighbors who are facing food insecurity.-Implement plans to alleviate food insecurity throughout the Food Bank’s service area-Directs the department in developing and maintaining operational and training manuals, policies and procedures, and professional communication materials in collaboration with the marketing department.-Works with the team to conduct workshops and training forums for our community partners to address common deficiencies, encourage growth, and share best practices.-Develops and implements strategies to promote and enhance the delivery of nutrition education and cooking tips for a neighbor’s healthy eating.-Continuously works to build partnerships throughout the service area and the SNAP outreach programs to support neighbors.-Ensures all community partners comply with Feeding America, state/federal/local operating guidelines, and regulations.-Establishes standards for site visits and compliance monitoring ensuring all community partners are appropriately trained in food safety, civil rights, required documentation, etc. Supervisory Responsibilities The Vice President of Community Impact directly supervises three team managers and the Neighbor Advocate and indirectly oversees all staff members within the CI department. Each team manager supervises their respective team as authorized by and aligned with the VP. Additionally, the VP of Community Impact may offer leadership and guidance to our community partners and volunteers. Skills & Competencies To succeed in this role, the individual must demonstrate strong teamwork, effective communication skills, and solid organizational abilities. The Vice President of Community Impact should be results-oriented, sensitive to diverse populations, and possess a strong moral compass with sound judgment. Ideally, the candidate should have experience in developing strategies for hunger relief or social service programs.  Qualifications To succeed in this position, an individual must effectively perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.-Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Forms, Lists, and PowerPoint. A working familiarity with Tableau is preferred.-Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.-Professional, adaptable, and flexible, with strong organizational and communication skills (verbal, written, and phone etiquette); public speaking experience is a plus.-Ability to work both collaboratively in a team and independently.-Experience managing diverse staff as well as in various team environments (e.g., remote, virtual, in-person)-Experience, comfort in public speaking, and the ability to train and teach others.-Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline adherence, with multitasking capacity.-Flexibility to work a pre-planned schedule, including some evenings and Saturdays.-High integrity and moral character, supporting our mission, philosophy, values, and policies.-Strong work ethic, appreciation for diversity, and commitment to professionalism.-Willingness to travel throughout the service area, including overnight travel for meetings and special events. Education and/or Experience                                                         -Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human services, or something related.-Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience-Nonprofit experience preferred 5 years.-Professional hunger-relief experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -Must have valid driver’s license -Able to obtain work-related certifications offered through GHFB