Chief Executive Officer

South Michigan Food Bank; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

South Michigan Food Bank seeks a strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead operations, fundraising, and community partnerships in Michigan's south central region.

The role oversees budgeting, compliance, and staff development, reporting to the Board of Directors. Strong leadership, nonprofit experience, and knowledge of food supply chains are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in food banking, food industry or non-profit management.
• Excellent writing, communication, management, and leadership skills.
• Non-profit marketing/PR background a plus.
• Experience/knowledge in supply chain management, warehousing and distribution a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for Board approval and administer board-approved policies.
• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets and report fiscal status.
• Oversee personnel management and staff development; ensure effective operations.
• Liaise with Feeding America and state partners; expand community support.
• Ensure health, safety, inventory and distribution standards and compliance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising experience

Non-profit marketing/PR

Supply chain knowledge

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in food banking, food industry or non-profit management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall administration, management, and leadership of the SMFB to pursue SMFB’s mission, goals, and objectives as established by the Board of Directors. This includes fiscal accountability, personnel management, resource development (food and funds), operations management, public relations, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, funding requirements, policies and procedures. This position reports to the Board of Directors of the SMFB and serves as a non-voting member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration and Board Liaison

• Proposes policies for the Board of Directors’ approval; administers approved policies.
• Develops operational work plans in conjunction with the strategic plan of the Board; regularly reports to the Board on program results and utilization of resources.
• Assists and meets with the Board of Directors at all regularly scheduled meetings, special meetings, and committee meetings as needed.
• Oversees all technical support systems, including inventory management systems, logistics, donor database, financial management system, website, and all other information technology and systems.
• Supervises multiple department directors who manage over 20 employees.
• Organizes and administers an effective and efficient staff organization in order to effectively deliver services.
• Performs all personnel management functions, either directly or through delegation, and oversees all employees and activities of SMFB according to the established procedures or policies of the Board consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Administers personnel policies and salary schedules as established by the Board.
• Ensures all positions have formal written job descriptions.
• Assures appropriate direction, supervision, and recognition of volunteers.
• Prepares and seeks Board approval for the organization's annual operating and capital budget, administers it and manages SMFB within the parameters of the budget.
• Provides the Board with reliable and timely information on the fiscal condition of SMFB.
• Ensures all financial records of SMFB are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ensures sufficient internal controls are in place and enforced.

Operations and Food Supply

• Continually evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of all SMFB programs and recommend/effect change and/or improvements as appropriate.
• Ensures all current health and safety standards are met. Ensures proper inspection, handling, storage and distribution, and accounting for all products in accordance with Feeding America (national)requirements/contracts and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Responsible for all property and assets assigned to or in custody of SMFB. Authorizes the purchase, installation, maintenance, and operation of all SMFB equipment and facilities with board parameters.
• Ensures sufficient foods are solicited (donated) and/or "efficiently" purchased in order to fulfill the requirements of the various SMFB programs.
• Establishes and maintains to standard a 501c3 non-profit network of emergency feeding programs to ensure a balancing of adequate food resources throughout the SMFB service area in accordance with Board and Feeding America standards.
• Seeks to expand and develop new funding sources to achieve strategic plan objectives.
• Increases/improves the name recognition of the SMFB brand and mission throughout the entire service area through intensive public relations efforts.
• Positions SMFB as the principal agency throughout south central Michigan to address the hunger cause to the media and others as well as representing SMFB to federal, state and local government, as applicable.
• Provides special emphasis toward assisting the Director of Fund Development in expanding grant/foundation funding for SMFB programs.

Relationships

• Serves as the official liaison with Feeding America (national) and the Food Bank Council of Michigan.
• Builds and maintains a strong network of relationships within south central Michigan to advance support for SMFB.
• Embraces and demonstrates the ability to bring together a diverse cultural community on all levels (staff, volunteers, donors, community members).

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and compassion for those in need.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in food banking, food industry or non-profit management
• Excellent writing, communication, management, and leadership skills required
• Non-profit marketing/PR background a plus
• Experience/knowledge in supply chain management, warehousing and distribution a plus
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment and occasionally in a warehouse setting with heavy equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• May be expected to travel off-site for work related functions.

The Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer.