Nutrition & Food Security Program Manager

Jewish Collaborative Service; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS) seeks a compassionate Nutrition & Food Security Program Manager to lead programs addressing food insecurity and social isolation for older adults and individuals with varying abilities.

You will oversee Meals on Wheels, Kosher Senior Café, and Kindness Café, providing operational leadership, staff supervision, and community partnerships to deliver nutritious meals and meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree with 3+ years considered.
• Minimum 2–3 years in food service, senior services, nonprofit program coordination, or related field.
• Experience in meal planning, inventory management, and volunteer supervision.
• Experience with older adults or at‑risk populations required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across multiple nutrition and food security programs.
• Supervise program coordinators, support staff, volunteers, and participants.
• Mentor, train, and support a volunteer workforce.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and kosher kitchen requirements.
• Monitor budgets, reporting requirements, program outcomes, and grant documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, vendors, and service providers.

Skills

Program leadership

Volunteer management

Budget monitoring

Program operations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Providence, RI 02904

Salary Range: $55,000.00 Salary/year

Nourish. Connect. Lead.

Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS), is seeking a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Nutrition & Food Security Program Manager to lead innovative programs that address food insecurity, combat social isolation, and strengthen community connections for older adults and individuals with differing abilities.

This is more than a program management role. Every day, you will help ensure that vulnerable community members receive nutritious meals, meaningful social engagement, and access to services that support independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

The Program Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of community-based nutrition and engagement initiatives, including Meals on Wheels, the Kosher Senior Café, the Kindness Café workplace inclusion program, and senior activities and events. Reporting to the Chief of Programs, this position provides operational leadership, staff supervision, volunteer management, compliance oversight, and community partnership development while ensuring exceptional participant experiences.

What You'll Lead

• Meals on Wheels, providing nutritious kosher meals and wellness connections to homebound seniors.
• Kosher Senior Café, fostering nutrition, friendship, and community engagement.
• Kindness Café, a workplace inclusion initiative supporting individuals with differing abilities.
• Senior activities, events, and enrichment programming that reduce isolation and promote healthy aging.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily operations across multiple nutrition and food security programs.
• Supervise program coordinators, support staff, volunteers, and program participants.
• Mentor, train, and support a dedicated volunteer workforce.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and kosher kitchen requirements.
• Monitor budgets, reporting requirements, program outcomes, and grant-related documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, vendors, and service providers.
• Create welcoming, engaging environments that promote dignity, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand food security services throughout the community.

Who You Are

You are an experienced program leader who combines strong organizational skills with a genuine passion for serving others. You thrive in a hands‑on environment, enjoy building relationships, and are energized by making a direct impact in people's lives every day.

Why Join JCS?

At JCS, our work is guided by Jewish values that call us to serve with compassion, dignity, respect, and community responsibility. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to improving the lives of others.

Every meal delivered, every volunteer engaged, and every participant welcomed contributes to a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree with at least three years of relevant experience also considered.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in food service, senior services, nonprofit program coordination, or a related field.
• Experience in meal planning, inventory management, volunteer supervision, and community programming is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, or other at-risk populations required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) required upon hire or to be obtained within a specified timeframe.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle with adequate auto insurance coverage required.