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.
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
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
Stay Healthy
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Balance Work and Life
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Education Reimbursement
Banking through State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
Protect Your Income
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match and Safe Harbor Contribution
Short-Term Disability (Maryland Food Bank paid)
Life Insurance (basic Maryland Food Bank paid)
Accident Death & Dismemberment (Maryland Food Bank paid)
Additional Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (employee Paid)
Full-time eligible employees may start most of their benefits on the first of the month following 60 days of service.
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.