Share Email Opening Title Nutrition Programs Director  About the Organization Come join Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County! We are the first food bank in the State of California, and the second in the nation. We pride ourselves in providing 10 million pounds of food annually to over 65,000 people per month through our network of 150-member agencies and programs. We believe that a thriving community is one where everyone has access to nutritious food to support their health and wellbeing. Our team is dedicated to inspiring and supporting our community to provide nourishment for all community members. Second Harvest seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce that brings a broad range of perspectives and experiences to our work. We value lived experience alongside learned experience and we encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants with a criminal history.   EOE Statement Second Harvest is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Second Harvest will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Second Harvest is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Description JOB SUMMARY Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Supervises: Nutrition Program Managers The Director of Nutrition Programs is responsible for guiding the nutrition program team; ensuring exemplary program delivery and building staff and volunteer capacity through leadership development. S/he promotes strategy, planning, assessment, and implementation of collaborative countywide efforts to address food insecurity and to build a healthier community. Leadership and Management Serve as an active and engaged member of the Executive Team to provide strategic direction for the food bank and its nutrition education work. Mentor and coach team members; invest time into Nutrition Program staff development and professional growth. Ensure nutrition programs staff are accountable for achievement of performance objectives. Oversee departmental interviewing, hiring, and training; plan, assign, and direct work. Collaborate on various interdepartmental teams to find increasingly effective ways to serve communities and participants. Provide vision and inspiration to peers and direct reports. Build Partnerships with Stakeholders Forge relationships and collaborative partnerships with community organizations and institutions working on building a healthier community. Represent Second Harvest’s work as it relates to health and nutrition to community groups and at events through networking, public relations, and speaking engagements as needed. Engage in educational and advocacy efforts and collaborations related to health equity with agency partners, the community, government entities, and grantors: locally, statewide and nationally. Foster meaningful relationships with staff, volunteers and participants, as a way of uniting and encouraging others to achieve a common objective. Innovate with internal and external partners on new approaches to food security and improving health outcomes. Assess Program Effectiveness Develop process measures that align with the food bank’s mission and vision. Oversee the development, collection and analysis of participant data. Use captured primary data in order to inform and implement program changes. Serve as a liaison to external organizational partners seeking data on food security and other relevant health indicators. Partner, as appropriate, with academic institutions to conduct research on food insecurity as it relates to health and well-being within specific populations. Job Details: This is a full-time, regular, exempt position with a salary of $65,000 - $78,000; depending on experience. The position is Monday through Friday with varying weeknight and weekend meetings and/or events. Benefits: For the employee: free dental and vision insurance (shared cost for dependents). Free life, long-term disability and AD&D insurances. Shared cost medical insurance. Eligibility begins on the second month of employment (i.e. if you are hired June 20th, you are eligible starting July 1st). This benefit package is valued at an average of over $10,000 a year. First year: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan: Second Harvest matches employee contributions up to an annual cap. Employee Assistance Program To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume via https://www.thefoodbank.org/careers. Position open until filled. SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Second Harvest Food Bank does not discriminate because of race, religion, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, genetic information, genetic characteristics or any other legally protected status. The Food Bank also does not discriminate based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has (or is perceived as having) any of these characteristics.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training & Experience Three to five years supervising three or more employees. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or equivalent experience. Skills Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong time and priority management skills Effective meeting facilitator and engaging multiple stakeholders on complex issues Adept at coaching and mentoring staff, as well as resolving conflicts with grace Comfortable with public speaking and making engaging and concise presentations to a wide spectrum of audiences Robust report writing and analytical skills, accomplished user of Microsoft Office applications Bilingual (Spanish) required. Bicultural (Latino/Hispanic) preferred CHARACTERISTICS: Display passion and optimism for the work Be willing to take risks and try new strategies Outgoing, people motivator, self-directed OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have access to a motor vehicle, as well as valid auto insurance coverage, for occasional driving on the job. Must have valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record, as documented by a current MVR (will be obtained by the Food Bank’s insurance carrier). It is the responsibility of all SHFB personnel to participate in our Food Safety/Food Defense programs.   Pay Range $65,000-78,000 DOE   Benefits   Close Date   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://SECONDHARVESTFOODBANK.appone.com Follow us

 

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