Regional Food Access Director – Eastern MD

Maryland Food Bank; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Food Bank is seeking a Director, Regional Program to lead food access strategy across the Eastern region, coordinating with a network of distribution partners in multiple Maryland counties. This role emphasizes community voice, data-informed decisions, and culturally responsive solutions.

Hybrid role requiring on-site presence at least three days per week. The candidate will supervise regional staff, manage partner relationships, and drive regional initiatives to strengthen food

Qualifications

• Five+ years in program/project management or strategic planning.
• Three+ years of people management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to travel regularly within Maryland.
• Valid driver’s license with MVR showing no DUI/DWI and fewer than 2 points.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements regional strategies to improve food access and provides grants/resources to support partner distribution models.
• Presents regional plans, priorities, and outcomes internally/externally, including grant requests, reports, and partner events.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to innovate and improve programs to support partners and advance food security.
• Manages partner relationships, site visits, onboarding new partners, and responding to inquiries.
• Provides leadership and coaching to direct reports and aligns with organizational values and regional goals.
• Supports or leads special projects and collaborates cross-functionally to address challenges and strengthen sustainability.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data-driven decisions

Equity and inclusion

Travel in Maryland

Leadership/people management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Maryland Food Bank is seeking a Director, Regional Program to lead food access strategy across the Eastern region, coordinating with a network of distribution partners in multiple Maryland counties. This role emphasizes community voice, data-informed decisions, and culturally responsive solutions.

Hybrid role requiring on-site presence at least three days per week. The candidate will supervise regional staff, manage partner relationships, and drive regional initiatives to strengthen food