Disaster Feeding Program Lead

Socket.dev; 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 emergency feeding operations and mobile kitchen deployments nationwide. This temporary, grant-funded role requires coordinating with VOAD networks, government partners, and internal teams to ensure timely, safe, and culturally appropriate responses.

Responsibilities include overseeing logistics, budgets, compliance, and staff training while maintaining readiness and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in program management, disaster response, or humanitarian operations.
• Experience managing multi-site programs in dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with VOAD networks and US disaster response structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management, coordination, and implementation of mobile feeding programs.
• Oversee logistics, supply chain, and deployment of mobile kitchens across regions.
• Monitor budgets, donor reporting, and compliance with funding agreements.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and surge capacity.
• Maintain safety, food handling standards, and operating procedures.

Skills

Program management

Logistics coordination

Volunteer management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, International Development, or related field

Job description

IDEA (Islamic Development & Empowerment in America) seeks a Disaster Feeding Program Manager to lead emergency feeding operations and mobile kitchen deployments nationwide. This temporary, grant-funded role requires coordinating with VOAD networks, government partners, and internal teams to ensure timely, safe, and culturally appropriate responses.

Responsibilities include overseeing logistics, budgets, compliance, and staff training while maintaining readiness and performance metrics.