Director of Neighbor Wellness & Support

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore; Norfolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

Office Closure

401(k) Plan

Employee Development

Zusammenfassung

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore seeks a strategic Director of Neighbor Wellness & Support to lead programs addressing food insecurity while promoting neighbor well-being.

You will oversee neighbor-centered food distribution, community engagement, resource navigation, nutrition and wellness, and health equity initiatives to deepen impact across our service area.

Qualifikationen

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit program management, health equity, community development, human services, public health, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management, human services, community development, or related field required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategy, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Neighbor Wellness & Support programs.
• Coach, develop, and manage program leaders and staff while building a collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations, healthcare partners, local agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Advance health equity and culturally responsive approaches across food access, nutrition education, resource navigation, and wellness initiatives.
• Develop and manage program budgets, grant-funded initiatives, resource allocation, and financial performance in partnership with Finance and Development.
• Establish meaningful goals, metrics, evaluation methods, and reporting systems; use data and community feedback to strengthen programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, grant requirements, Foodbank policies, food safety standards, and program requirements.
• Communicate program outcomes, community impact, equity strategies, and resource needs to senior leadership, the Board, funders, and partners.
• Contribute to organizational strategy and represent the Foodbank as an advocate for food access, wellness, and equity.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Health equity

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Data-driven evaluation

Budget management

Grants experience

Staff development

Public health

Community development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management, human services, community development, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: $72,000 - $88, 000/annually

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Foodbank is seeking a strategic, people-centered Director of Neighbor Wellness & Support to lead programs that address food insecurity while supporting the broader wellness of our neighbors and communities. This leader will oversee neighbor-centered food distribution, community engagement, resource navigation, nutrition and wellness, and health equity initiatives while developing the people, partnerships, systems, and resources needed to deepen impact. The ideal candidate combines mission-driven leadership with strong operational discipline. They can build trusted community relationships, coach and develop teams, manage budgets and grant-funded work, translate data into action, and ensure programs remain equitable, compliant, sustainable, and responsive to changing community needs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the strategy, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Neighbor Wellness & Support programs.
• Coach, develop, and manage program leaders and staff while building a collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations, healthcare partners, local agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Advance health equity and culturally responsive approaches across food access, nutrition education, resource navigation, and wellness initiatives.
• Develop and manage program budgets, grant-funded initiatives, resource allocation, and financial performance in partnership with Finance and Development.
• Establish meaningful goals, metrics, evaluation methods, and reporting systems; use data and community feedback to strengthen programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, grant requirements, Foodbank policies, food safety standards, and program requirements.
• Communicate program outcomes, community impact, equity strategies, and resource needs to senior leadership, the Board, funders, and partners.
• Contribute to organizational strategy and represent the Foodbank as an advocate for food access, wellness, and equity.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit program management, health equity, community development, human services, public health, or a related field.
• Neighbor-Centered Mindset: Approaches work with warmth, empathy, cultural competence, and a strong belief in the dignity and strengths of each neighbor.
• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Translates vision into actionable plans, priorities, budgets, workflows, metrics, and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborative Leadership: Builds trusting relationships across diverse communities, teams, and cross-sector partners and can influence without relying solely on authority.
• Wellness & Equity Orientation: Demonstrates a strong understanding of social drivers of health and the relationship between food access and overall well-being.
• Results & Evaluation Focus: Uses data, feedback, and program evaluation to strengthen quality, efficiency, equity, and impact.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff and managing multiple programs or complex initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, grants or restricted funding, program metrics, compliance requirements, and external reporting.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and complex community needs.
• Food Safety Manager's Certificate (may be obtained after hire).
• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, nonprofit management, human services, community development, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Foodbank offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; 11 paid holidays; one week of paid office closure; a 401(k) plan; and employee development opportunities.

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Foodbank of southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, genders, ages, veteran statuses, sexual orientations, and abilities.

The Foodbank of southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to complete the application process, please contact the employer directly at [e-mail] or [phone] EQUAL