Senior Associate Director, Food Justice & Sovereignty

Booker T Washington Community Service Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contribution

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Staff meals and snacks

Wellness benefit

Job summary

Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (BTWCSC) seeks an Associate Director of Food Justice and Sovereignty Programs to lead strategic food initiatives in San Francisco.

This role focuses on ensuring access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods, building partnerships with local farmers and chefs, and expanding community education and advocacy. The position reports to the Director of Programs and Impact and oversees daily meals, CSA boxes, and Friday Fresh markets, guiding program

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–5+ years in food, hospitality, or related programs; management preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, budgeting, reporting, and coalition-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Food to Freedom team and ensure program excellence.
• Coordinate budgets, scheduling, reporting, and documentation for food programs.
• Drive strategic planning for a citywide food hub and local procurement initiatives.
• Oversee data collection, measurement, and reporting to inform decisions and grant compliance.
• Build partnerships with farmers, chefs, and community organizations for sustainability.
• Develop and implement policies around food use, waste reduction, and safety.

Skills

Food justice leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Coalition-building

Data-driven programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

MS Excel

Job description

Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (BTWCSC) seeks an Associate Director of Food Justice and Sovereignty Programs to lead strategic food initiatives in San Francisco.

This role focuses on ensuring access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods, building partnerships with local farmers and chefs, and expanding community education and advocacy. The position reports to the Director of Programs and Impact and oversees daily meals, CSA boxes, and Friday Fresh markets, guiding program