Director, Partner Relations & Community Impact

Greater Chicago Food Depository; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking a Director of Partner Relations and Support to provide leadership for their Partner Relations team. This critical role focuses on strengthening partnerships for quality food access across Cook County while leading team operations and project execution.

The ideal candidate will empower the team to deliver high-quality support, oversee food access programs, and maintain effective relationships with partners, ensuring equitable and impactful service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong coaching skills and experience managing complex workloads.
• Commitment to equity-centered approaches in community work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Partner Relations team for high-quality partner support.
• Oversee food access programs and initiatives ensuring timely execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate partner and food initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking a Director of Partner Relations and Support to provide leadership for their Partner Relations team. This critical role focuses on strengthening partnerships for quality food access across Cook County while leading team operations and project execution.

The ideal candidate will empower the team to deliver high-quality support, oversee food access programs, and maintain effective relationships with partners, ensuring equitable and impactful service delivery.