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Company

Food for the Hungry, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Director of Innovation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Build an innovation culture

Foster an organization-wide mindset that embraces innovation and creativity for social impact.

Drive innovative idea generation

Facilitate regular workshops and ideation sessions to source innovative concepts from staff, stakeholders, and communities.

Innovation Studio Management

Lead the operations of the innovation studio, ensuring a supportive environment for experimentation and development.

MVP Development

Collaborate with business product development teams to design and build Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) based on innovative concepts.

Venture Designing (Business Model Development)

Analyze market trends and organizational needs to create sustainable business models for innovative products.

Cross-functional collaboration

Engage with various departments to align innovation efforts with FH’s strategic goals and programs.

Qualification

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Innovation managementProduct developmentDesign thinkingAgile project managementVenture capitalImpact investmentData analysisUser-centered designMinimum Viable Products (MVPs)Business model developmentCross-functional collaboration

Required

10 years of experience in innovation management, product development, or a related field.

Bachelor’s degree in business, design thinking, or social innovation.

A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.

Familiarity with design thinking principles and methodologies, including user-centered design.

Knowledge of agile project management practices to effectively develop and iterate on Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).

Understanding of venture capital, impact investment, and other funding models to secure financial support for innovative initiatives.

Ability to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to assess project outcomes and impact.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premiums paid for employees and 50% of premiums paid for dependent coverage

401k plan with a 6% employer match

Vacation and wellness leave

Short-term and long-term disability Insurance

12 paid company holidays

Company

Food for the Hungry, Inc.

Food for the Hungry is a Christian humanitarian organization ending all forms of human poverty by providing life-changing development programs, disaster relief, and advocacy.

Founded in 1971

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

1,001-5,000 employees