Program Director

Program Director; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFSF is seeking a Program Director to lead the design, coordination and administration of all aspects of our programs, including planning, organizing, and executing an annual program plan and an annual in-person Forum.

The role reports to the Vice President of Impact and will supervise Associates, guiding a cross-functional team to promote and execute SAFSF's initiatives aimed at advancing a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary program teams.
• Experience in developing and managing annual program plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination and administration of all programs.
• Develop, promote, and execute SAFSF's annual program plan and Forum.
• Supervise Associates and provide leadership to the Program Team.
• Coordinate with managers and cross-functional roles to align with strategic direction.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Job description

SAFSF is seeking a Program Director to lead the design, coordination and administration of all aspects of our programs including planning, organizing, and executing an annual program plan and an annual in-person Forum. The function of this role is to ensure that SAFSF's programs are aligned with our strategic direction, relevant to our community of members, and impactful towards our mission. The Program Director, reporting to the Vice President of Impact, will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Program Team, and directly supervise Associates. They will lead co-creation and coordination with managers and cross-functional roles, to develop, promote, and execute SAFSF's programs. Strong candidates for this position will excel at working collectively with a team, quickly organizing and synthesizing information from many sources, setting vision and strategy, and executing tasks to reach goals and objectives. There will be considerable opportunities for professional growth and education with regard to philanthropy, agriculture, and food systems issues. The Program Director is expected to contribute to a highly professional, impact-oriented work environment, motivated by a sincere desire for a more equitable and sustainable food system.