Assistant Director, Health Care Partnerships

Project Bread•Boston, MA

6d•$80,000 - $83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Health Care Partnerships to manage, evaluate, and advocate for the Health Care Partnerships program. The role leads a team of dietitians and coordinators, serves as the main contact for assigned Accountable Care Organization (ACO) partners, and acts as Project Bread’s lead dietitian, guiding nutrition education content. As part of the program’s management team, the Assistant Director helps create a workplace where team members can thrive and the people served receive high-quality care. The position is based at Project Bread’s East Boston office and follows a hybrid remote and in-person model. Employees are expected to work in the office at least some time each week; the Assistant Director must be in the office at least two days per week, including Wednesdays. The role also supports the annual Walk for Hunger, including event work on the weekend of the Walk, assigned pre-Walk events, and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

5–7 years of professional experience, including prior case management experience as a dietitian, community health worker, or in a similar role.
Active Massachusetts license to practice as a dietitian.
At least 2 years of experience supervising staff.
Experience providing direct service in low-income communities.
Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to different learning styles without sacrificing nuance.
Ability to remain steady and communicate clearly when ACO and health insurance requirements change, and to keep the team informed and on track.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate with clients in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Arabic, or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Supervise Senior Coordinators, including RDs and NDTRs, Coordinators, consultants, and interns as needed.
Support staff in setting and achieving annual goals and identifying career goals.
Help the team meet monthly call targets, manage workloads, and set priorities.
Coach staff on work-life balance and setting client boundaries.
Serve as the primary point of contact for one or more ACO partners.
Manage each partner’s service offerings, workflows, and communications regarding members.
Oversee the Salesforce platform and API functionality for each ACO.
Assist with client support and staff coverage as needed.
Serve as Project Bread’s lead dietitian, providing guidance and making decisions about nutrition content for programs and advocacy.
Lead ongoing program improvement through special projects.
Represent Project Bread and the Health Care Partnerships Program internally and externally.
Perform other related tasks as needed.
Support the annual Walk for Hunger, including working as event staff on the weekend of the Walk, attending assigned pre-Walk events, and supporting fundraising efforts.
Support other Project Bread departments as needed.
Participate in organization-wide events and meetings and perform other program duties as assigned.