Disaster Feeding Operations Manager

IDEA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Disaster Feeding Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our mobile kitchens initiative, coordinating logistics, volunteers, and partners to deliver timely, culturally appropriate emergency feeding. This temporary role supports grant reporting, safety compliance, and program readiness across the United States.

The role requires a background in emergency management or humanitarian operations, strong cross-functional leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, International Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in program management, disaster response, humanitarian operations, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site programs or emergency operations in dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with VOAD networks and emergency management coordination structures preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently and deploy rapidly during disaster response operations.

Responsibilities

• Manages grant compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of donor reports and documentation.
• Oversees project tracking and financial coordination, including budgets and expense tracking.
• Oversees the full program lifecycle from planning through evaluation.
• Manages day-to-day disaster feeding operations, including mobile kitchen deployment.
• Coordinates logistics and supply chain across multiple regions (procurement, storage, distribution).
• Develops and implements SOPs for emergency feeding, volunteer management, and readiness.
• Supervises Disaster Management Team Coordinators and supports volunteer recruitment and deployment.
• Cultivates relationships with VOAD networks, emergency management agencies, and community organizations.
• Ensures compliance with policies, donor requirements, and USDA/FDA food safety guidelines.
• Supports monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, including donor reporting and feedback for improvement.
• Identifies operational risks and implements mitigation to ensure safe delivery.

Skills

Program management

Disaster response

Logistics coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in International Development

Master's degree preferred

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Disaster Feeding Program Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our mobile kitchens initiative, coordinating logistics, volunteers, and partners to deliver timely, culturally appropriate emergency feeding. This temporary role supports grant reporting, safety compliance, and program readiness across the United States.

The role requires a background in emergency management or humanitarian operations, strong cross-functional leadership,