This position has oversight of procurement, strategic operational planning, operational oversight, risk management, IT, facilities planning and forecasting, and budgeting. The VPO reports directly to the President and is an active Member of the Department Directors Team.
With a focus on balancing efficiency and effectiveness, the VPO works to optimize resources, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement across various departments. They are a key decision-maker, and hold considerable influence over the operational health and scalability of the organization.
The VPO should be comfortable navigating a complex and evolving non-profit organization. They must be committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will ensure our operations are aligned with and actively participate in SHF achieving its vision, mission, and strategic goals, while remaining committed to its values.
The successful candidate will have:
-At least five years’ senior-level leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
-Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, communication management, operational planning and analysis, and project management.
-Demonstrated experience setting, monitoring and meeting quarterly and annual goals.
-Budgeting and purchasing experience.
Preferred Experience Includes:
-Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, supply chain logistics or related field.
-Previous experience with oversight of and planning organizational IT support systems.
-Previous experience with non-profit or government management.
-Food sourcing and/or purchasing experience.
-Lived experience with the impacts of food insecurity, systemic racism or marginalization.
Benefit Package includes:
-Health Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-Vision Insurance
-401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% match
-Short Term Disability Insurance -
Long Term Disability Insurance
-Life and AD&D Insurance
-Paid Family Leave
-Generous Paid Time Off starting at 23 days per year
-13 Paid Holidays per year -
Floating Holidays
-Employment Transition Pay
To ensure consideration, please apply by July 14, 2024.
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At Second Harvest, we believe that healthy food belongs to us all.
Since 1986 we have supported our neighbors to achieve food security across 16 counties in southwestern Wisconsin. As a food bank, we work with a network of over 300 food distribution partners to achieve our strategic goals of nutrition security and food equity for all.
Vision - Everyone in our Community has enough nutritious food to thrive.
Mission - Second Harvest exists to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin.
Values – Integrity | Trust | Humility | Inclusion | Equity | Innovation