Head of Neighbor Wellness & Equity Programs

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

Office Closure

401(k) Plan

Employee Development

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Health equity

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Data-driven evaluation

Budget management

Grants experience

Staff development

Public health

Community development

Education

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

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

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.