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Director of Health Programs

Feeding Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2025

Description

Position Title: Director of Health Programs 

Department: Operations

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer 

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 - $92,310

Location: Causeway Center 


COMPANY OVERVIEW

Feeding Tampa Bay serves ten counties in West Central Florida and is a leader in hunger relief across our region. Just last year, we served 85M meals to our neighbors through direct service and through our network of 400 food pantry partners. 

But, we know food alone won’t solve hunger — that’s why we’re redefining what it means to feed our region. By creating pathways to possibilities for nearly 1 million people, Feeding Tampa Bay connects and convenes solutions, partners and resources that nourish long-term stability. As a member of the Feeding America network, we will work to dismantle barriers for individuals, families and seniors across our area — because it’s possible.


SUMMARY

Committed to improving the lives of our neighbors and building a healthier Tampa Bay, our nutrition education programs focus on increasing both the health and capability of our neighbors in need, and the capacity of our many critical community partners to deploy health and nutrition education strategies across our region.


JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Health Programs will be responsible for the leadership, implementation, and oversight of all healthcare food programs at Feeding Tampa Bay. This role will involve overseeing comprehensive regional healthcare food programming to engage individuals and families in addressing both food insecurity and health conditions. 


The Director will lead and manage the Health Programs Team to champion initiatives for increased food security and access, decreasing the risk of chronic diseases and health concerns associated with food insecurity, and advocating for and empowering community partners to adopt healthy practices and programming. Additionally, they will collaborate with FTB senior leadership to develop and implement an organization-wide nutrition culture aligned with the strategic plan. This will involve working with all departments to develop implementation plans and ensure successful transitions.


To advance our mission, the Director of Health Programs will build strong relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, and health systems. They will identify opportunities for collaboration and create innovative programs that improve the health and well-being of our communities. The Director will oversee the Health Programs team and be responsible for program implementation and execution of health food programs. 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partnership Development and Management
  • Collaborate and support the cultivation of strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in partner organizations.
  • Ensure partnership agreements are up to date and in compliance 
  • Represent the organization at community events and conferences.
  • Oversee health care food program implementation and compliance. 
  • Engage community partners and the general public about Feeding Tampa Bay's mission and strategy.
  • Serve as a liaison to community resources.
  • Provide nutrition education and healthy nudges programming to community partner organizations          

Team Leadership and Management

  • Supervise the Health Programs team
  • Oversee department budget and grant budgets. 
  • Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing team members.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to dietetic interns.
  • Manage a tailored, comprehensive database to track program data.
  • Ability to meet project deadlines. 
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Administrative and Operational Duties

  • Assist with special projects as needed.
  • Cross-train in other areas of the Operations Division.
  • Adhere to all policies, principles, and best practices for food safety.
  • Oversee programming and budget adherence for healthcare and nutrition-related grants.
  • Develop and manage budgets for Healthcare Programs. 
  • Work collaboratively to design and implement food and nutrition-related social enterprise activities.
  • Demonstrate a professional and helpful attitude at all times.
  • Support health and nutrition initiatives with the Medically Tailored Meal Programs. 
  • Collaborate with the Culinary Operations team to ensure meals are culturally responsive and nutrient-dense. 
  • Collaboration with the Nutrition Education Department on nutrition and health initiatives. 
  • Collaborate on the development of nutritionally compliant menu creation meals for various programs, including AMP, SFSP, and Senior Meals.
  • Collaborate with the Culinary Operations team to create healthy, cost-effective recipes.
  • Develop and implement innovative programs and initiatives addressing food insecurity and health disparities.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s in Public Health or another relevant degree; preferred credential: Registered Dietitian (RDN).
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
  • Experience working in low-income, culturally diverse community settings.
  • Knowledge and experience with homeless or housing-insecure populations is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively with non-English speaking populations, low-income areas, children and families, or seniors, and other diverse groups.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple projects, taking the initiative to improve the programs. Skilled in coordinating projects smoothly while maintaining a collaborative work style with other teams within FTB.
  • Demonstrated experience and skills with public speaking, including giving group presentations and training workshops with diverse audiences. 
  • Proven ability to manage and document deliverables and data from a number of sources. Spreadsheet skills a must. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel within 10 counties 
  • Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Current employees must be in good standing, with no active corrective actions on file

Salary : $85,000 - $92,310

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