Cooking Matters and SNAP Outreach, Community Nutrition Program Manager

Good Shepherd Food Bank•Auburn, ME

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Good Shepherd Food Bank, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food and the knowledge to use it confidently. As our Community Nutrition Program Manager, you'll lead Cooking Matters, one of our signature nutrition education programs that helps Maine children, adults, and families build skills for shopping, cooking, and eating well on a budget. Through hands-on classes and community partnerships, you'll help make healthy eating more accessible across the state. You'll also support SNAP Outreach efforts by coordinating volunteer training and engagement that helps connect eligible Mainers with critical food assistance benefits. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing complex programs, supporting volunteers, and creating meaningful community impact.

Requirements

Experience independently managing a program or complex initiative from planning through implementation, evaluation, and improvement.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
Experience coordinating volunteers, community partners, or outreach activities.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfort using data, reporting, and evaluation tools to guide decisions and measure results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A passion for improving access to healthy food, nutrition education, and community resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nutrition education, public health, community engagement, food systems, or related fields.
Experience working with grant-funded programs.
Bilingual or multilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and Grow Maine's Cooking Matters Program: Coordinate and oversee Cooking Matters classes, tastings, trainings, and partner activities statewide. Ensure programs are delivered with quality, consistency, and alignment to program standards. Identify opportunities to expand program reach and improve participant experiences. Track outcomes and use data to continuously strengthen program impact.
Build Meaningful Community Partnerships: Serve as a primary contact for schools, food pantries, healthcare organizations, community groups, and other partners. Cultivate strong relationships that support nutrition education and food access across Maine. Collaborate with partners to address barriers and increase program participation.
Support and Mobilize Volunteers: Coordinate volunteer scheduling, training, communication, and support for Cooking Matters and SNAP Outreach activities. Work closely with our Volunteer Engagement team to ensure volunteers have the tools and resources they need to succeed. Help create positive volunteer experiences that support program growth and sustainability.
Manage Program Operations: Coordinate program logistics, materials, supplies, food purchasing, and event readiness. Maintain program records and support grant and reporting requirements. Partner with colleagues across the organization to ensure strong program delivery and community impact.