Positively Partners · 3 months ago
Fresh Truck Executive Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $155K/yr
4+ years expPositively Partners is seeking an Executive Director for Fresh Truck, a nonprofit dedicated to providing fresh food to Boston communities in need. The Executive Director will lead the organization in strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement, while managing a team of 14 staff members and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the success and sustainability of current operations while identifying strategic opportunities for programmatic expansion aligned with Fresh Truck's mission and capacity
Build and execute strategic plans that position Fresh Truck for sustainable growth while maintaining our community-centered values and scrappy, hands-on culture
Evaluate and strengthen Fresh Truck's impact through strong relationships with partners, collaborators, volunteers, staff, donors, governmental agencies, and community organizations
Serve as the primary external spokesperson and storyteller for Fresh Truck, compellingly articulating our mission, impact, and approach to diverse audiences
Cultivate and steward high-level relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and other funding sources to diversify revenue streams
Partner with the Director of Development & Communications to maintain and grow foundation and corporate support while taking primary responsibility for major donor engagement
Leverage an existing network in Boston to expand Fresh Truck's visibility and partnerships across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and business sectors
Represent Fresh Truck in community forums, at events, and in policy conversations related to food justice and equitable access
Work closely with staff, Board, and key stakeholders to align programmatic outcomes with strategic goals
Use data to drive decisions and promote continuous improvement across all program areas
Assess, enhance, and maintain Fresh Truck's systems and infrastructure with a practical, hands-on approach—building solutions that match our resource reality rather than implementing costly systems beyond our capacity
Ensure operational excellence while remaining grounded in the day-to-day realities of our work, including regular presence at market sites and our Roxbury headquarters
Center Fresh Truck communities in all decision-making through strong organizational practices
Sustain and evolve Fresh Truck’s culture of teamwork, mutual respect, transparency, and meaningful collaboration among staff
Nurture a transparent and supportive culture with high accountability for outcomes, where staff can bring their whole selves to work
Directly manage operations, programming, and advancement departments, and develop staffing structure as the organization scales
Oversee all aspects of personnel management and human resources across the organization
Complement the existing team's strengths, recognizing and building on the expertise already present
Build and refine strategic nonprofit systems for development, communications, volunteer management, and community engagement—bringing fresh perspective while understanding resource constraints
Implement practical technology solutions that improve efficiency
Lead on the use and refinement of existing tools- including Salesforce, Google Drive, and budget management platforms- ensuring effective processes across the organization
Maintain working knowledge of developments in food policy, including SNAP, HIP, and other public benefits that directly impact our work and the communities we serve
Build Fresh Truck's profile as a sought-after resource on food access, community-centered programming, and innovative approaches to food justice
Develop cross-sector partnerships that advance both service delivery and policy solutions
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role contributing to organizational strategy
Demonstrated commitment to equity, justice, and community-centered approaches—with lived experience and/or professional background working with communities facing systemic barriers to resources
Strong external relations skills, including fundraising expertise, public speaking, and the ability to compellingly tell stories about impact
Experience building sustainable partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies
Proven ability to build and refine nonprofit systems (development, communications, volunteer management) with a hands-on, practical approach suited to resource-constrained environments
Staff management experience and demonstrated ability to coach, support, and develop high-performing teams
Experience working in small, scrappy nonprofit environments where leaders wear multiple hats and engage directly in operations
Comfort with both strategic thinking and getting into operational details—able to build systems while also being present at market sites and comfortable in a warehouse environment
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive programmatic and fundraising decisions
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, Board members, external partners, and direct reports
Service mindset with commitment to working 'shoulder to shoulder' with program operations
Strong knowledge of and connections to Boston communities, nonprofits, or funders
Familiarity with community organizing and community-led processes
Experience with or understanding of how communities navigate access to food, housing, and other basic needs
Preferred
Experience as an Executive Director, CEO, or senior leadership team member (COO, Chief Development Officer, or similar) at a nonprofit organization
Understanding of food justice, food access, and the policy landscape around SNAP, public benefits, and resource navigation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision & disability insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible paid time off
Company
Positively Partners
Positively Partners is a social enterprise that helps schools and nonprofit organizations achieve exceptional performance.
11-50 employees
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