What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Food System Planning position at Central Texas Food Bank, Inc?
About Central Texas Food Bank
Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving 21 Counties throughout Central Texas with a facility based in Austin. With a focus on strengthening the food system and addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty, the CTFB is launching an industry-leading strategy. The Food Bank is therefore poised for innovative and thoughtful growth, which means we’re looking for talented and dedicated team members to help execute our refreshed vision for Central Texas – the food bank is looking for you! We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, professional development opportunities, and a culture of service. Join us as we chart our course with our core values, Compassion, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
Position Overview
Central Texas Food Bank is hiring a highly motivated and experienced strategic thinker to form and maintain a Regional Food System Council (RFSC) that focuses on developing regional food system priorities, building strategic partnerships, and informing strategies and policies to support a sustainable, equitable, and resilient food system. Through the RSFC, this position will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies aimed at improving and optimizing the regional food system in Central Texas. Building and maintaining collaborative and meaningful partnerships through a collective impact model is a core component of this position. The ideal candidate understands the grassroots perspective on food system and food policy efforts, while also approaches food system planning with a business/entrepreneurship mindset. Proven and demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and effective communication skills to achieve goals are necessary for this role.
Relationships
Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Insights and eventually building a small team of direct reports, the Director of Food System Planning will collaborate with various stakeholders including government agencies, non-profit organizations, researchers, farmers, producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. They will also work with local food councils and coalitions to support regional coordination and alignment across local food system initiatives. Internally, this role must nurture strong connections with colleagues on various teams to connect food system priorities to CTFB’s strategic initiatives and understand CTFB’s infrastructure capacity to lead food system solutions.
