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Northern Illinois Food Bank · 1 day ago

Director of Community Nutrition Programs

Geneva, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$78K/yr - $83K/yr

5+ years exp

Northern Illinois Food Bank is committed to ending hunger in Northern Illinois and is seeking a Director of Community Nutrition Programs. This role will develop and drive the strategy for Community Nutrition Programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and overseeing various child nutrition initiatives.

CharityNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Ana Cristina Fox

Responsibilities

Develop, guide, and implement the strategic roadmap for Community Nutrition Programs in alignment with the Food Bank’s Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision

Lead the growth and expansion of innovative initiatives, including the Food as Medicine strategy and related community health models

Serve as a regional thought leader and organizational spokesperson on nutrition, public health, and food access, representing the Food Bank in public health forums, government relations efforts, and Feeding America networks

Oversee the design, implementation, and management of data-driven evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness, long-term outcomes, and community impact

Provide executive oversight of Child Nutrition Programs, ensuring full regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to federal and state requirements

Manage departmental budgets and resources, ensuring efficient and effective allocation across staffing, food, logistics, and program operations

Directly supervise, coach, and develop a diverse team of program managers, specialists, and coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, equity, and continuous improvement

Collaborate with Regional Impact Teams and cross-functional partners to identify, onboard, and support new program sites and community partners, ensuring equitable access across the service area

Lead and strengthen healthcare partnerships through initiatives such as Build Healthy Communities, including Rx Mobile Markets, Screen & Intervene, and hospital-based food pantry programs, by integrating nutrition support into clinical workflows

Partner with the Development team to provide programmatic expertise for grant proposals, funding applications, and donor impact reporting to support sustainability and growth

Standardize, deploy, and oversee nutrition education and community wellness curricula, including the Whole Body Approach, ensuring consistent, high-quality implementation across all service areas

Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualification

Public HealthNutritionUSDA ProgramsData AnalysisBudget ManagementCommunity EngagementBilingual SpanishTeam LeadershipCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience, including demonstrated success managing teams, complex program portfolios, budgets, and compliance-driven operations

Direct experience with USDA and other federal nutrition programs (including CACFP and SFSP) and a strong understanding of state and federal regulatory environments

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to use data to inform strategy, guide operational decisions, and communicate impact through clear storytelling

Deep knowledge of the social determinants of health and the intersection of food insecurity, nutrition, and chronic disease