Director of Community Programs and Outreach

Are you an experienced nonprofit professional searching for an opportunity to improve outcomes for members of your community? Do you thrive in building relationships, inspiring community action, and leading strategic programmatic initiatives? The Anne Arundel County Food Bank is seeking an exceptional individual to lead its programming, outreach, and advocacy efforts in the newly created position of Director of Community Programs and Outreach. Join us to drive community-led solutions that alleviate food insecurity in Anne Arundel County.

https://aafoodbank.org/careers-at-aacfb/

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Community Programs and Outreach will lead the organization’s programming, fostering community collaboration and advancing advocacy efforts by cultivating and strengthening engagement with strategic community partners to drive successful actions that address the root causes of food insecurity. The Director of Community Programs and Outreach will also lead the organization’s efforts to educate the community about food insecurity and develop the capacity of AACFB stakeholders to engage effectively in advocacy initiatives. This position is a key member of the Food Bank’s executive leadership team, regularly collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer and other leadership team members on strategic priorities and initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek a passionate and inspiring nonprofit professional experienced in leading and coaching direct reports, who is committed to empowering their team through regular, constructive feedback. The ideal candidate is driven by excellence, demonstrates superior collaboration, is grounded in integrity, and encourages curiosity from their team. The candidate must be skilled in relationship building, critical thinking, and public speaking. Extensive program management experience is essential, with a proven track record of successfully creating, implementing, and evaluating programs in a nonprofit environment. While not crucial, a strong understanding of advocacy work, policy development, and the legislative process is desirable.

Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or an equivalent field of study is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have at least five (5) years of program management experience with a proven track record of successfully creating, launching, and evaluating new programs in a nonprofit environment. At least three (3) years of senior management experience with a demonstrated ability to coach and support staff, and lead strategic initiatives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment is required.

Why Join AACFB?

Would you like to go to work knowing you will make a difference in the lives of food-insecure neighbors in your community? At the Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB), that’s precisely what we do. By partnering across our community to obtain and distribute free, nourishing food to our neighbors in need, we are working to alleviate food insecurity in Anne Arundel County.

For nearly 40 years, our county-wide food bank has served Anne Arundel County neighbors experiencing food insecurity by supplying free food and basic necessities to pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, and other on-site feeding programs. The AACFB currently partners with 76 Network Partners across 115 unique locations throughout Anne Arundel County. Last fiscal year, the Food Bank distributed food and basic essentials totaling over four million pounds to an average of 48,000 individuals per month.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining our upbeat, mission-driven, and collaborative team committed to living out the Food Bank’s core values of respect, compassion, integrity, accountability, adaptability, and resiliency, consider applying for this impactful opportunity. Click on the link below for a detailed description of the position and instructions on how to apply. https://aafoodbank.org/careers-at-aacfb/

AACFB is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse voices and experience on our team.