What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Community Impact position at Golden Harvest Food Bank?
About Us & Our Mission : The mission of Golden Harvest Food Bank is to transform lives by feeding our hungry neighbors today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We exist simply because people in our community struggle with meeting a basic human need - having enough to eat. Founded in 1982, Golden Harvest Food Bank works to create a safety net of partner agencies, programs, and direct services to meet the needs of our neighbors who struggle with hunger across our 25-county service area. With a network of over 350 partner agencies and programs, we can get nutritious meals directly into the hands of those in need within their communities.
Our Values :
Faith : Our Christian faith motivates us to live out Jesus' teachings, feeding the hungry in our communities and uniting with people of every creed in a movement of compassion, service, and positive change.
Health : We prioritize the well-being of each person, aiming to offer safe, nourishing food to those we serve, recognizing that healthy lives depend on healthy food, environments, and communities, as part of our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger.
Service : With kindness, openness, and joyful generosity, we address the unique needs of everyone without judgment, fostering a spirit of compassion and sensitivity. We listen to the story and needs of each person so that they know they are seen, heard and valued in a world where they may often feel invisible.
People : Respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we approach all with justice, equity, and understanding, honoring the lives, ideas, and concerns of those we serve, valuing donors' gifts, and cherishing volunteers while ensuring positive and impactful experiences in support of our cause.
Community : Collaborating with individual community members, partner agencies, businesses, and local government, we strive to change our community through openness, cooperation, and transparency, united by our shared mission of feeding the hungry.
Reasons to work at Golden Harvest
- It's more than a job, it's a mission.
- Faith-based organization
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Paid time off & flextime
- Twenty paid holidays
- Making an enormous difference
Job Summary :
The Vice President of Community Impact acts as the visionary and operational leader for the Community Impact department, focusing on implementing and expanding direct service programs to address food insecurity in our community. These programs are successfully managed in collaboration with our network of community partners. This position oversees various initiatives, including GHFB feeding programs, the partner agency network, health and nutrition services, the Urban Farm, SNAP Outreach, and neighbor advocacy. Strong leadership is essential to GHFB's mission to alleviate hunger across its 24-county service area. This involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including over 300 partner agencies and community leaders. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Skills & Competencies
To succeed in this role, the individual must demonstrate strong teamwork, effective communication skills, and solid organizational abilities. The Vice President of Community Impact should be results-oriented, sensitive to diverse populations, and possess a strong moral compass with sound judgment. Ideally, the candidate should have experience in developing strategies for hunger relief or social service programs.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, an individual must perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role.
Education and / or Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations