Position Summary
The
Community Programs Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of children and senior feeding programs, including but not limited to recruitment, application, onboarding, evaluation and agreement process for programmatic partners, program monitoring and compliant resolution. They plan, implement and evaluate strategies and activities to build children and senior feeding program capacity and encourage network participation and collaboration. This position develops annual and monthly work plans for non-agency distributions, including coordination of menu plan, food delivery, logistics and grant funding requirements. They counsel new and existing children and senior feeding programs, and mobile distribution partners on compliance, policy and programs.
They are responsible for leading children and senior feeding program onboarding, community meetings. They will help execute integrated plans and approaches to agency communications, customer service, programs and procedures. This position requires up to 40% in-state travel. This position requires an understanding of all Arkansas Foodbank food safety policies and compliance with all food safety related procedures, including attaining and maintaining ServeSafe certification.
The
Community Programs Manager is a vital member of the Programs department and collaborates with them to support the implementation of new strategies, programs or initiatives. They will provide input and content to agency and program communications, including but not limited to, newsletter, website. They will participate in departmental planning, budgeting and staff development. This position will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief.
Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the essential functions and responsibilities of the position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work responsibilities. Nothing restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Irregular hours may be required occasionally.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate or employee:
The equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) preferably in Social Work, Business, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, Health Administration, or a related field and
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in community outreach, service leadership, social services or related field
- Work experience as a manager or similar position
- 2-4 years experience in a supervisory role
- Experience in a non-profit organization is preferred
- Valid Arkansas driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time in-state
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas Foodbank.
Arkansas Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, volunteers, donors or clients on the bases of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Hourly Rate: $24.03 - $26.44