Director

Share Food Program • Philadelphia, PA

7d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Exciting Opportunities with Share Food Program! We are looking for a Programs Director to add to our team! Share Food Program (“Share”) is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Share feeds hundreds of thousands of individuals each month—more than half of whom are children and seniors. The ripple effects of the pandemic, record rates of inflation, and critical cuts to government assistance benefits have plunged even more people into hunger and poverty. Philadelphia has the highest rate of poverty of any major city in the U.S., and food insecurity is a public health crisis. Our network of caring volunteers, dedicated professionals, and generous donors works to bring nourishing food to our neighbors in need. Since 2022, the need for Share’s services has increased by 120% and the need will only increase with the passage of recent legislation. Share is committed to being at the forefront of advocacy fighting against these policies and ensuring everyone has access to food. Funding for advocacy and expanding its major donor program are strategic goals for Share. Furthermore, Share has successfully completed two stages of its capital campaign to expand and revolutionize its Philadelphia warehouse headquarters at the heart of Share’s operations, to help more neighbors in need. Position Overview: Reporting to the Deputy Chief Program Officer, the Programs Director works with the program managers to ensure the equitable distribution of resources throughout a network of over 150 partner pantries and Share’s Senior Food Box and Home Delivery programs. These programs distribute over 7,000 boxes of nutritious food to Philadelphia-area seniors every month. This position functions as the primary relationship holder for Share Food Program with regards to program operations in Philadelphia County, and to a lesser degree, Montgomery and Delaware Counties. This position is located onsite at one of the Share Food Program’s three warehouses located in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties with the option to work from home available occasionally.

Requirements

• Position requires sitting up to 75% of the time
• Position requires keyboard use or repetitive hand motion
• Position requires lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years program management experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to lead diverse teams with empathy, clarity, and accountability
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of pantries and organizations
• Experience in database management
• Experienced strategic thinker
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Oversee Pantry Network manager and data managers providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities
• Clarify and communicate any TEFAP, SFPP or other program policy updates to Share Staff and the partner network
• Ensure effective pantry ordering, inventory tracking, pantry monitoring and compliance, and effective resource distribution through continued process improvement
• Represent Share Food Program at community meetings, forums, and coalitions – maintaining and improving the organization’s footprint and reputation in Philadelphia County primarily, and in Montgomery and Delaware Counties.
• In partnership with DCPO, develop and implement a distribution philosophy that ensures equitable distribution of Share resources including TEFAP, SFPP, and donated food.
• Develop and oversee implementation of pantry network assessment that will support goals of updated distribution philosophy and identify partner capacity building opportunities
• Maintain applicable local and state level relationships including clarifying and communicating any TEFAP, SFPP or other program policy updates
• Provide opportunities for program organizations and clients to contribute direct feedback about Share’s programs
• Support manager’s in programmatic evaluation for pantry network distribution and senior box program and make recommendations to improve effectiveness
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• Share offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to group healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed