Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York · 14 hours ago
Program Director, Feeding Our Neighbors (FON)
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York is seeking a Program Director for their Feeding Our Neighbors Program, which addresses food insecurity among vulnerable New Yorkers. The Program Director will provide leadership and management for food inventory, oversee distribution and warehousing, and collaborate with community partners to ensure the program's success.
Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program including 38+ pantries and the Hub operations
Provide oversight and guidance for the SNAP program and case management services
Oversee all warehousing/distribution, ordering, logistics, quality and inventory control and data collection matters for the FON program
Develop and implement operational protocols and procedures to ensure the program’s efficiency and effectiveness to include strategies to improve warehousing and distribution processes, streamline operations and minimize waste and forecasting replenishment and delivery needs
Directly supervise FON Management Team
Recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet community needs
Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive work environment that emphasizes teamwork and service excellence
Manage program budget of approximately $5 million, combination of government contracts, foundation grants and private funds
Oversee quarterly expenditures, especially allocations of food spending by programs
Manage and assist with preparation of funding applications and/or reporting requirements for all funding opportunities for the program
Manage and analyze the coordination of data collection, contract deliverables, and annual metrics
Identify area(s) of unmet needs throughout the Archdiocese of NY and organize parish/community-based initiatives and develop training and workshops for community leaders
Advocate for the needs of underserved populations within the community, ensuring equitable access to resources
Develop working knowledge of the issues, trends, and legislative activity in the areas of hunger and food nutrition
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social services, non-profit management or related field required
Minimum 3 years' experience in food related inventory management and logistics
Minimum 5 years in a management role; proven ability to manage staff in a high volume, fast paced environment
Familiarity with state and local health requirements for safe food handling and operations
Familiarity with and compassion towards poverty and hunger related public policy
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including community members, organizations, and government agencies
Experience with budget and grants management
Capable of handling multiple complex tasks including statistical analysis
Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, verbal, written and public relations skills
Some knowledge of New York City resources and public benefits
Ability to travel throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx and Upper Counties
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus