Senior Director, Community Programs (Baltimore City)

The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) is a nonprofit hunger-relief organization dedicated to feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for more Marylanders by partnering with local organizations from the western mountains to the Eastern Shore. The food bank’s statewide network of food assistance brings enough resources together to provide nearly 114,000 meals every day (more than 41 million meals annually) to hungry children, seniors, veterans, and hard-working families, meeting the immediate needs of hungry Marylanders while simultaneously working to create pathways out of hunger.

The Maryland Food Bank embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.

Overview

The Senior Director, Community Programs is responsible for leading and managing a team of Directors and Specialists who are guiding the strategy of Maryland Food Bank’s (MFB) programs in the Baltimore City regions in alignment with our statewide objectives. The Baltimore City regional team focuses on food distribution through community partners and is committed to building our partners' capacity for root cause work.

• To help us better understand your qualifications and fit for the position, we kindly request that you attach a cover letter with your application***
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the unique characteristics and specific needs of the Baltimore City region
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to support the Directors in developing and implementing strategic approaches that complement and inform our statewide approach
• Build partner network capacity to increase food access and focus on pathways out of hunger
• Represent MFB and the Community Programs team as needed across the state
• Guide and support Directors and at times take the lead in efforts to partner with other organizations to meet MFB’s strategic objectives (elected officials, funders, community institutions, and advocates)
• As part of the Community Programs’ leadership team along with two other Senior Directors and the VP, this position will play a critical role in developing and implementing goals, objectives, and priorities for the statewide team through collaborative decision-making and leadership
• Assist with or lead Community Programs team initiatives and special projects
• Occasionally represent the team in organization-wide initiatives such as strategic planning, budget development, HR, training, and DEI initiatives
• Collaborate regularly with other internal departments and stakeholders in problem-solving and supporting organizational sustainability
  
  

Education

• Four-year degree in a related field
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Significant experience managing and motivating a team to deliver results and meet goals
• At least eight (8) years of experience in project management, program management, and/or strategic planning
• Five (5) years experience managing people
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and expertise in group decision-making and principles of community development; valuing the process of listening and learning with key stakeholders to develop a long-term vision, while being able to manage multiple demands of day-to-day work simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, developing presentations, networking, relationship-building, political savvy, and customer service skills
• Expertise in strategic planning, visioning, and evaluating results
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Deep experience in change management and/or program management with a history of successfully leading process improvements, community development initiatives and/or organizational changes
• Embraces collaborative decision-making and sharing decision-making authority with other team leaders
• Experience in project management and process improvements - possessing the ability to think big, but also delve into details of planning, execution, and follow-up on work plans
• To help us better understand your qualifications and fit for the position, we kindly request that you attach a cover letter with your application***
  
  

The Community Programs team at the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) is focused on working with and through our statewide distribution partners to build capacity and develop community-based solutions to the problem of food insecurity. We are looking for a new addition to our team that is dedicated to the mission of ending hunger for Marylanders and interested in supporting the valuable work of the food bank. We value each team member and their unique perspectives as we seek to build on our work across Maryland constantly. We value each team member and their unique perspectives gained through their lived experiences as we seek to build on our work across Maryland constantly. A successful candidate will be goal-oriented, a strategic thinker, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced in solving complex problems.

Nothing matters more to the Maryland Food Bank than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all positions require a background check and drug screen

Salary Range

• $92,000 - $95,000
  
  

Work Environment

• This role will work on a hybrid schedule, with on-site or fieldwork required at least 3 days per week.
  
  

To learn more about the Maryland Food Bank, visit www.mdfoodbank.org.