Director of the Food Assistance (Grab & Go) Program

A Faith That Does Justice; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Faith That Does Justice is looking for a Volunteer Director for their Grab & Go Food Assistance Program. This role involves leading a team of volunteers to prepare and distribute food to those in need in Boston, focusing on coordination, support, and community relations.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and passionate about addressing issues of food insecurity and homelessness. Prior experience in volunteer coordination or community service is a plus, though not required. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating volunteers, managing a program, or leading a small team.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in issues related to homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the volunteer team for the Grab & Go program.
• Ensure weekly meal preparation and distribution are well-organized.
• Communicate with volunteers about schedules and program needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with community partners and donors.

Skills

Volunteer Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Job description

Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus:

• Acting to help those in need with a particular emphasis on immigrant populations.
• Showing how unjust systems marginalize people and encouraging our followers to put their faith into action to address injustice.

Our programs include:

• Fireside Chats: We explore issues of current social justice interest.
• The Weekly Word: A weekly email that gives voice to different faith leaders across the country who discuss social justice issues from a faith perspective that reaches more than 4,000 people.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: We provide free virtual and in-person instruction for English language learners in greater Bostonin collaboration with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), which has established the standard in Boston for these learning experiences. From 2018 through the end of 2025, we enrolled more than 1,000 students in our program.
• Grab & Go meal program: A Food Assistance program for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Boston.
• Newsletter: Includes social justice and event news highlights and a spiritual reflection by qualified theologians circulated weekly by email to more than 4,000 followers.
• Continual learning opportunities: Virtual connection to our subscribers, including “live” and pre-recorded videos on social media.

About A Faith That Does Justice

A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.

Why Volunteer With Us

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role in a practical, direct-service program that helps meet immediate needs in the Boston community. The Volunteer Director will play an important role in strengthening a program that depends on compassion, reliability, teamwork, and respect for the dignity of every person served.

About The Food Assistance (Grab & Go) Program

The Grab & Go Food Program provides prepared lunches and other basic food support to individuals experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and other forms of hardship in the Boston area. The program depends on a committed team of volunteers who prepare, organize, and distribute meals in a respectful and welcoming way.

Position Summary

A Faith That Does Justice seeks a Volunteer Director for the Food Assistance (Grab & Go) Program to lead and coordinate the volunteer team responsible for weekly meal preparation and distribution. This is a hands‑on volunteer leadership role for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable working with volunteers, and committed to serving people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. The Volunteer Director will help ensure that each weekly distribution is well staffed, well organized, and carried out in a manner consistent with the mission and values of A Faith That Does Justice.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, welcome, train, schedule, and support volunteers for the Grab & Go Food Program.
• Ensure that each weekly shift has adequate volunteer coverage for food preparation, setup, distribution, and cleanup.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers about schedules, expectations, procedures, and program needs.
• Help create a positive, respectful, and reliable volunteer culture.
• Recognize and appreciate volunteer contributions.

Program Operations

• Oversee the weekly operation of the Grab & Go Food Program in coordination with A Faith That Does Justice leadership.
• Help ensure that meals are prepared, packed, and distributed on time.
• Monitor supplies and identify food, packaging, and other resource needs.
• Support safe, orderly, and efficient program procedures.
• Help identify practical improvements to strengthen the program over time.

Community and Partner Relationships

• Work respectfully with host sites, community partners, donors, and other supporters.
• Help maintain strong relationships with organizations and individuals who support the program.
• Identify opportunities to expand volunteer participation, food donations, or other forms of program support.

Communication and Reporting

• Communicate program needs, volunteer updates, and operational issues to A Faith That Does Justice leadership.
• Help track basic program information, such as volunteer participation, meals prepared, meals distributed, and recurring supply needs.
• Support storytelling and communication about the program’s impact when helpful.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience coordinating volunteers, managing a program, or leading a small team.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and practical when needs change.
• Interest in issues related to homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, and social justice.
• Commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect.
• Prior nonprofit, faith-based, food assistance, or community service experience is helpful but not required.