Emerging Programs Manager

Qualifications: Associates degree or two years related work experience. Strong speaking and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational ability and strong administrative skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize accordingly. Strong skills required in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong supervision skills required. Demonstrated commitment to the Food Bank’s mission. A valid NYS driver’s license.

Position Summary: Responsible for the development and daily implementation of all aspects of direct delivery programs aimed at increasing equitable service to underserved communities. This includes Mobile Pantry, Drive Thru Pantry, Mass Distribution, Just-In-Time delivery programs, Farm Stands, and other programs developed within the Food Bank’s innovation portfolio. The incumbent is also responsible for ongoing development, implementation and assessment of innovative programs to meet specific community needs. This position engages in a high level of cross departmental collaboration, working with colleagues in various roles, departments and expertise to achieve common goals.

Physical Requirements: This position works in a typical office setting but may be exposed to extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending, listening, talking and/or visual concentration, writing and/or computer use. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. The position requires driving a cargo van and lifting and stacking of boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Director of Innovation and Opportunity to identify underserved communities that may benefit from the program within identified areas of need.
• Develops and cultivates relationships with stakeholders within identified communities to implement, support and sustain the programs.
• Develops and maintains a schedule of deliveries
• Places orders to meet nutritional/cultural needs of neighbors served by each program
• Develops and implements training and sustainability plan for each program.
• Develops program materials and works to advertise availability of the program.
• Works collaboratively with new sites so they understand best practices and sustainability.
• Works collaboratively with various stakeholders for best outcomes.
• Trains and supports groups of volunteers and partner organizations throughout program sites to ensure sustainable, efficient operations. Independently manages distributions in the absence of a partner to maintain seamless service delivery.
• Develop plans for program expansion
• Tracks data for each site.
• Loads and delivers orders, as needed.
• Ensure programs are advertised, with communications publicly and internally.

Engagement of Volunteers for Emerging Programs:

• Work in conjunction with the Volunteer Department developing and maintaining mobile volunteer network throughout these counties to recruit and deploy volunteers for Food Bank programs
• Maintain ongoing communication with volunteers
• Work collaboratively with Volunteer Services Team to track and engage volunteers

Priority Push Products:

• Collaborate with the Emerging Programs Manager of the Hudson Valley and warehouse operations to update and monitor the priority push list for product distribution.
• Work cross departmentally and lead effort to move priority product.
• Ensure all priority push products are on all large-scale distribution orders and all other appropriate Emerging Programs orders.
• Develop equitable targeted plan to communicate and problem solve procurement of priority push items to specific agencies based on needs, demographic, distribution schedule and other factors.

Management:

• Supports mobile pantry partners with fiscal responsibility and budget management.
• Contributions for employee feedback, support discussions, and transitions.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely review and approval of employee’s time and time off through the timekeeping system.
• Develops and maintains SOP’s and written agreements for emerging programs.
• Maintain familiarity with food bank trends within the Feeding America Network and explore new programs and opportunities.
• Communicate all scheduling changes with transportation.

Other duties:

• Works independently and collaboratively in a team environment and with other employees and departments. Develops and maintains a deep understanding of our employees and the culture in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
• Follows all safety standards and procedures.
• Adheres to the Food Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct.
• Works nights and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this position.

More about us:

The Regional Food Bank - the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York – has been in operation since 1982. The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley was founded in 1990 to expand and improve service to charitable agencies and donor partners in Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan, and Putnam counties. Working in partnership with the food industry, the Food Bank collects large donations of unmarketable but wholesome food and distributes it to non-profit programs feeding our neighbors in need in 23 counties. From the Canadian border to the New Jersey border, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provided 50 million pounds of food and grocery items to nearly 1,000 partner agencies. For more information about the Food Bank, please visit www.regionalfoodbank.net

The Regional Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or domestic violence victim status and other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Latham, NY 12110 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Latham, NY 12110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000