The Vice President of Impact's seat at our table plays an impactful role in connecting and building relationships within all areas of our organization, including the Board of Directors, partners, donors, employees, volunteers, contractors, and neighbors. This role oversees the organization's food-related operations and provides the unique opportunity to cultivate an innovative and mission-driven culture. This role is at the forefront of our innovation, as it oversees the areas of Distribution/Warehouse, Transportation, Quality Assurance, Network Relations, Public Benefits (SNAP), Volunteer Center, and Food Sourcing. The VP of Impact collaborates with other Vice Presidents, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of food-related operational functions that are strategically sound and aligned with Food Bank for the Heartland’s mission, values, and goals. This is a role that will inspire you to think creatively and contribute to our mission in a meaningful way.
Executive Leadership Team: Serve as a member of the Food Bank’s Executive Team and support efforts toward achieving the Food Bank’s core mission, vision, values, and goals.
Distribution Center & Transportation: You will be the driving force behind the high-impact strategy to enhance collaboration, communication, and impact throughout Food Bank for the Heartland by identifying, developing, and implementing strategies to improve performance and resilience in the distribution center and logistics departments.
Network Relations: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Network Relations department at FBFH. In this role, you will partner with the leaders in network relations to define the team’s strategy and vision for FBFH and support the organization's needs, mission, and strategic goals in serving our neighbors in need with equity, dignity, and respect.
Food Sourcing: Direct and support the Food Sourcing Team, focusing on sustainability and industry relationships while shaping the strategic future outlook of food sourcing’s commitment to securing high-quality, nutritious food to supply to our FBFH partners. Develop and lead strategic planning, tactical development, and budget creation and adherence.
Public Benefits: Support and develop the programmatic vision and direction of the public benefits sector, including the FBFH SNAP programs. Promote and cultivate partnerships with the public benefits team to develop strategies and innovative initiatives to access public benefits to serve individuals experiencing food insecurity.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Commitment to the FBFH mission and values
Strong computer and technology skills around Microsoft Office and general technology.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills focusing on relationship-building, listening, and support.
Consistent organizational skills with a passion for thriving in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Ability to consistently commit to trustworthiness, dependability, and reliability.
Skilled at defining organizational goals, supporting departmental goals, and being accountable to those goals.
Ability to support the Board of Directors, President & CEO, other Executive Team members, and Senior Leadership team.
Ability to think strategically and be a visionary leader.
Ability to define needed internal controls and policies to safeguard FBFH, reduce liability, and manage risk.
Be fiscally responsible and accountable to the budget.
Ability and skill to serve as an ambassador of FBFH with the ability to speak to your area of expertise.
Ability to protect and enhance the FBFH brand with the goal of FBFH maintaining a positive public image.
Your Story:
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of ten (10) years of senior-level leadership managing cross-functional teams within areas of operations, distribution, public benefits, food sourcing/procurement, network relations, or logistics.
A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience generating outcomes within programs/projects, staff development, strategic development and initiatives, financial budgeting, and forecasting.
Lived experience with the impacts of systemic racism or marginalization is a plus.
Years of experience can substitute for education.
Please visit us online at: https://foodbankheartland.org/who-we-are/careers/
Or reach out to our Human Resources Manager, Annie Weingart, @[email protected]
Everyone at Food Bank for the Heartland, from our administrative staff and warehouse employees to our team members working in partnership in the various community locations, shares a common vision: to help eliminate hunger in our service area—one initiative, program, and thoughtful decision at a time. Our culture is committed to welcoming you to our table, supporting your passion and drive, and focusing on diversity, growth, and community involvement.
This role is vital to the Food Bank for the Heartlands’ Executive Leadership Team, Distribution Team, Logistics Team, Food Sourcing Team, Network Relations Team, Public Benefits Team, Quality Assurance Team, and Production Center Team.
Food Bank for the Heartland is an equal-opportunity employer, and we’re excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. As required by law and in line with our commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity, FBFH does not discriminate based on someone’s identity in any aspect of hiring or employment. Our code of conduct provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences. FBFH will consider all qualified applicants.
FBFH is committed to inclusions. As part of this commitment, FBFH welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, don't hesitate to get in touch with [email protected]