Director, Regional Program (Southern MD)

The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) is a nonprofit, anti-hunger organization whose mission is to feed people, strengthen communities, and end hunger for more Marylanders. MFB does this work by expanding access to nutritious food while also seeking to eliminate the root causes of hunger.

MFB distributes food through a statewide network of community-based organizations from Maryland’s western mountains to its Eastern Shore. Last year, the Maryland Food Bank distributed enough food to provide the equivalent of more than 41 million meals, or about 114,000 meals every day. This healthy food supports children, seniors, veterans, and hard-working families.

MFB works to end hunger for more Marylanders by offering job training programs, access to supportive services and benefits, and by advocating to change to the laws, policies, and practices that create food insecurity for more than 1 in 3 Marylanders.

The Maryland Food Bank embraces a philosophy which recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.

About The Position

The Regional Program Director (RPD) leads the strategy of MFB’s programs in the Southern region (Howard, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties) in line with our statewide goals. The RPD builds relationships with partner agencies and community organizations, ensuring regional outcomes are met while supporting food distribution and partner capacity building.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the unique character and specific needs of the region assigned
• Recommend, track, and implement appropriate solutions that complement and help to inform our statewide approach
• Integrate data and community relationships into a written regional plan for day-to-day work, future opportunities, and necessary resources to achieve goals
• Plan and facilitate community conversations, called Regional Gatherings, to inform and implement their regional objectives
• Conduct site inspections, related compliance tasks, and respond to emails and phone calls
• Evaluate new partner interests and coach partners on their grant requests
• Increase partner capacity through grant making and other methods
• Assist with or lead special projects relating to the MFB strategic plan
• Regularly tasked to present and discuss regional plan, priorities, and outcomes, both internally and externally
• Identify gaps in services as well as overages

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibility : The RPD manages one Coordinator, ensuring team support and development for effective engagement in responsibilities.

Work Environment : This role will work on a hybrid schedule, with on-site or field work required at least 3 days per week.

Salary range : $72,000 - $80,000 / annually

The Community Programs team at the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) is focused on working with and through our statewide distribution partners to build capacity and develop community-based solutions to the problem of food insecurity. We are looking for a new addition to our team that is dedicated to the mission of ending hunger for Marylanders and interested in supporting the valuable work of the food bank. We value each team member, and their unique perspectives gained through their lived experiences as we seek to constantly build on our work across Maryland. A successful candidate will be goal oriented, a strategic thinker, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced in solving complex problems.

Nothing matters more to the Maryland Food Bank than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all positions require a background check and pre-employment drug test.

To learn more about our career opportunities, visit www.mdfoodbank.org / careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $72,000 - $80,000