What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Food Equity and Community Health position at The Greater Boston Food?

Job Description

Job Title : Vice President of Food Equity and Community Health

Hours / Week Category : Regular, Full-time

Reports to : Chief Operating Officer

Building upon our long history and commitment to provide consistent access to healthy food and nutrition education, the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) will establish a new department focused on food as health, food equity, community health and nutrition. This new group will be charged with improving the health of the communities we serve by providing healthy food, programs, nutrition education, and general support services to agency partners and distribution sites across eastern Mass. This is the opportunity to combine our historical programs, knowledge, skill and commitment to improve the health equity of the 190 communities served by GBFB.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Food Equity and Community Health works at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and will serve as an integral partner to advance the vision, mission, and values of The Greater Boston Food Bank. Over 80% of the food found in agencies, pantries and mobile markets in Eastern Massachusetts comes from GBFB, which puts us in a singular position to influence the health, productivity and quality of life of those we serve.

A successful candidate in this role will have a passion for advancing food security in the Commonwealth and improving the wellness of the communities we serve by providing consistent access to healthy food and nutrition programs.

The Vice President of Food Equity and Community Health must have the ability to develop and implement a vision for the new department in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. The VP must be able to delegate responsibilities but also take initiative and action as needed, acting as a leader in the area of food equity, community health and nutrition. This role will be responsible for :

Create and oversee a multi-year strategic and business plan for the department.
Secure funding for plan priorities, in collaboration with the Advancement department.
Oversee existing food distribution programs currently being served by GBFB. This includes general food distribution through community engagement, CSFP and SNAP outreach.
Oversee, where appropriate, private, state and federal programs designed to address “Food is Health” or “Food is Medicine”.

Work with Advancement to secure and manage private, state and federal grants targeted to advancing community health, health equity and nutrition.

Forge partnerships in the field of funders and policy makers and, where necessary, leading partnerships and consortia that advance the goals of the initiative.

Defining markers and metrics to measure expected outcome.

Collaborate with others in similar roles across the Feeding America network and Commonwealth.

Oversee the GBFB Health and Research Council to shape the work of our food insecurity studies.

Will supervise 2-3 direct reports with an entire team of 15-18 staff.

Food is the center of the ecosystem in the evolving healthcare landscape. GBFB is looking to be part of the solution to ease food insecurity and improve the health of our neighbors as an extension of the over 100 million pounds of food we distribute each year. We are uniquely positioned to do this work - join us and help pave the way.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thinks imaginatively to develop creative solutions for which there are few or no precedents

Translates the vision and values of GBFB into day-to-day activities and behaviors

Adapts easily to a continually changing environment

Proven ability to successfully manage highly complex projects and teams

Sustains progress through unchartered territory

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Identifies whether collaboration or independent action contribute the most value

Education and Experience

MPH and MBA required; RDN or secondary training / degree in nutrition, health administration, functional medicine, social determinants of health or health psychology highly desirable.

A minimum of seven years prior experience in food insecurity, nutrition, health research or public health field.

Experience with government relations, grant management and public policy advocacy.

Demonstrated competence in project management.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid work environment. Must be able to work in the office 1-2 days a week, and as may be needed for Board / Committee related activities.

Ability to sit for up to 3 hours at a time.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

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