Director of Basic Needs & Community Impact

Keystone Community Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Great Work Culture

Comprehensive job related training

Job summary

Keystone Community Services in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Basic Needs Program Director to lead SNAP, Emergency Assistance, Mobile Services, and Food Market operations. This exempt, senior role oversees program development, data collection, fundraising, and reporting to funders.

You will supervise Basic Needs staff, coordinate with the Senior Management Team, and drive strategic goals while ensuring excellent service to community members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience planning programs, budgeting, staffing, and community outreach.
• Five years of food support management experience and ability to maintain strong programs for the local community.
• Senior management experience in a fast-paced environment with good judgement and problem solving.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and effectively communicate.
• Experience with county-based social service assistance and resource programs.
• Passion for Keystone's mission and community commitment.
• Experience developing relationships with community partners and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Basic Needs program management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement program evaluation plans and grant reporting.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer daily Basic Needs activities and budgets.
• Collaborate with VP of Programs & Impact to manage grant proposals and reports.
• Supervise Basic Needs staff, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching.
• Communicate agency policies and ensure consistent implementation.
• Recruit, onboard, and train program staff as needed.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of Food Center operations and related security/safety.
• Coach staff in strengthening skills and improving performance.
• Lead community engagement and partnership efforts to support program directions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgets

Program management

Staff supervision

Data reporting

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Non‑Profit Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keystone Community Services in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Basic Needs Program Director to lead SNAP, Emergency Assistance, Mobile Services, and Food Market operations. This exempt, senior role oversees program development, data collection, fundraising, and reporting to funders.

You will supervise Basic Needs staff, coordinate with the Senior Management Team, and drive strategic goals while ensuring excellent service to community members.