Hybrid Nutrition Program Lead: Cooking Matters & SNAP

Socket.dev; Auburn (ME); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Good Shepherd Food Bank is seeking a Community Nutrition Program Manager to lead Cooking Matters and SNAP Outreach across Maine. You will build partnerships, coordinate volunteers, and drive statewide program impact with data-driven improvements.

The role requires managing classes, trainings, and events, traveling across the state, and collaborating with diverse partners to improve access to healthy food and nutrition education.

Qualifications

• Experience independently managing a program or complex initiative from planning through implementation, evaluation, and improvement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, community partners, or outreach activities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort using data, reporting, and evaluation tools to guide decisions and measure results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Cooking Matters classes, tastings, trainings, and partner activities statewide.
• Ensure programs are delivered with quality, consistency, and alignment to program standards.
• Identify opportunities to expand program reach and improve participant experiences.
• Track outcomes and use data to continuously strengthen program impact.
• Serve as a primary contact for schools, food pantries, healthcare organizations, and other partners.
• Cultivate strong relationships that support nutrition education and food access across Maine.
• Collaborate with partners to address barriers and increase program participation.
• Coordinate volunteer scheduling, training, communication, and support for Cooking Matters and SNAP Outreach activities.
• Work closely with our Volunteer Engagement team to ensure volunteers have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
• Help create positive volunteer experiences that support program growth and sustainability.
• Coordinate program logistics, materials, supplies, food purchasing, and event readiness.
• Maintain program records and support grant and reporting requirements.
• Partner with colleagues across the organization to ensure strong program delivery and community impact.

Skills

Program management

Volunteer coordination

Partnership development

Data reporting

Communication

Job description

Good Shepherd Food Bank is seeking a Community Nutrition Program Manager to lead Cooking Matters and SNAP Outreach across Maine. You will build partnerships, coordinate volunteers, and drive statewide program impact with data-driven improvements.

The role requires managing classes, trainings, and events, traveling across the state, and collaborating with diverse partners to improve access to healthy food and nutrition education.