Children’s Program Manager – School Markets/In-School Pantry/Backpacks for Kids

This position will focus on growth, partnership development, and innovation of School Market Distributions, Backpacks for Kids program, and in-school pantries for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The position will expand the impact of current community partners to increase nutritious food distribution to eligible children. Additional focus will be on building new strategic partnerships and developing a new in-school pantry program model to reach more underserved student populations and their families across our six-county region.

What You Will Do

Manage and grow School Market Produce Distributions, Backpacks for Kids program, and in-school pantry programs. Utilize technology and new systems to simplify school market produce distribution planning, scheduling, and fulfillment. Work with the Nutrition Team to coordinate the distribution and planning of healthy recipes, tips, cooking demos, and other helpful educational tools.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to exercise leadership in various internal and external relationships, including cultivation and networking. Proficiency in Windows-based computer software, with an emphasis on spreadsheets, word processing, and database management is mandatory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year College/University
• Three years management experience in social services/programs
• Supervisory experience required in human services/non-profit
• Previous database management experience a plus
• Must be willing and able to travel for the organization with short notice
• Must be able to exercise leadership in various internal and external relationships, including cultivation and networking
• Must possess outstanding leadership abilities and communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Windows-based computer software, with an emphasis on spreadsheets, word processing, and database management
• ServSafe Certified
• Unencumbered State Driver's License required

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay beginning day one
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Childcare assistance
• Tuition and Student Loan assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance