The Executive Director of the Food Bank of Wyoming will lead development, operations, programs, and administration in collaboration with the leadership of Food Bank of the Rockies. This pivotal role demands a visionary and relationship-focused leader with exceptional skills in people management, fiscal oversight, fundraising, strategic planning, and process optimization. A deep passion for addressing food insecurity in Wyoming is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and possess the expertise necessary to drive our organization forward.
• Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy that achieves its mission and makes consistent and timely progress with an eye toward organizational best practices and innovative ventures
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing programs, organizational, and financial plans in partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies' leadership and the Board of Directors as appropriate
• Direct resources to ensure budgetary compliance and fiscal integrity; lead revenue and expense budget development and monitor expenses
• Oversee the design, promotion, and delivery of quality programs, including food supply, access, and distribution
• Represent Food Bank of Wyoming through media, events, promotions, conferences, and other appropriate venues. Serve as a compelling spokesperson in media, large and small groups, and one-on-one
• Ensure robust external communications that effectively convey organizational highlights to Hunger Relief Partners, volunteers, donors, and the general public
• Work closely with Food Bank of Wyoming Board of Directors to create strong governance practices and processes, including participation and leadership on all board committees and functions
• Set and meet ambitious fundraising goals through personal involvement, implementation of systematic best practices, leadership of a development team, and board/committee engagement – working in collaboration with Food Bank of the Rockies
• Recruit and lead statewide advisory committees to meet organizational goals and realize potential
• Build and provide strong leadership for an effective team by providing a strong culture, direction, guidance, and performance feedback
• Incorporate organizational values (service, integrity, diversity/equity/inclusion, collaboration, and innovation) as personal and organizational driving forces, evidenced in all work
• Develop and administer operational and governance policies and guidelines; ensure compliance with external regulations and internal policies
• Handle confidential information with discretion and care, ensuring the privacy and respect of employees, volunteers, partners, donors, or others
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Commitment to fulfilling Food Bank of Wyoming’s mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
• Deep personal commitment to Food Bank of Wyoming's mission and values
• Authentic leadership style and personal presence; consistently eliciting trust and serving with integrity
• Proven visionary and coaching leadership with the ability to cultivate talent through management, coaching, and mentorship
• Demonstrated career path of progressive leadership experience in complex organizations
• Demonstrated ability to invite, inspire, and implement community partnerships that benefit the organization over time
• Exercise independent and sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to effectively communicate with, influence, and accomplish work through others
• Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing, with compelling, focused, and authentic messages catered to the audience
• Self-directed, driven, and accountable for results and high achievement, individually and across the organization
• Ability to handle and prioritize work in a multi-tasking environment, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Commitment to inspiring and retaining a talented team through creating a positive working environment with clear expectations and standards
• Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills in dealing with difficult employee issues
• Understanding of discretion needed in handling confidential information and strong commitment to ethical practice
• Independent problem solver: capacity to solve a wide range of complex problems and advise management on recommended solutions
• Demonstrated professional flexibility on an individual and managerial level
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver on established timelines
• Strong financial acumen and previous experience fundraising in a non-profit environment desired
• Ability to handle and prioritize work in a multi-tasking environment, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and online technologies
• Experience using collaborative tools for file storage and sharing, meeting scheduling, and virtual collaboration preferred
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree a plus; or equivalent work-related experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience leading small to mid-sized organizations, including direct and indirect team leadership
• Nonprofit experience is preferred, including direct experience reporting to and partnering with a Board of Directors, and overseeing fundraising, programs, operations, marketing, volunteer programs, and finance
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and online technologies
• Experience using collaborative tools for file storage and sharing, meeting scheduling, and virtual collaboration preferred
Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time
• A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers with a resume and cover letter specific to this role. Applications will be accepted until July 12th.
We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.
Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger
Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer
• Frequent indoor office environment; outdoor work environment occasionally
• Ability to project voice to groups of 25 or more people
• Frequent travel within the Food Bank of Wyoming service area
Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Work schedules may vary each week and may consist of weekdays, evenings, and occasional Saturdays. Travel within the geographic region will be required with occasional travel to Denver, CO, and national Feeding America related travel.