Island Harvest is seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as our Senior Director of Community Health Programs. This individual will supervise department staff and the programs and services that will enable the community to have increased opportunities for healthy food, support and services as well as important information. The incumbent will help ensure the sustainability of the organization, while always looking out for its best interests. Our candidate will also possess the ability to problem-solve, be a strategic thinker and communicate well in both the written word and in public speaking.
The successful candidate will thrive in a very busy and dynamic environment, be able to manage multiple projects at once, continue to advance the organization’s programs and outreach services to new levels of success and be motivated by innovation.
The Senior Director of Community Health Programs reports directly to the Chief Network Alliances and Services Officer and will work closely with the senior leadership team of the organization. This proven leader will support the department team in their work to offer important programs and services to some of the most vulnerable members of our community and build cohesion and coordination across multiple functions and locations while addressing and solving problems.
The successful candidate will have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Five plus years of successful and progressive experience working in a complex not-for-profit human services, healthcare or related organization.
- At least 4 years’ experience managing a team of professionals.
- Knowledge of outreach services, food assistance programs, hunger issues, mental health issues and/or experience with social service agencies preferred.
- Be extremely comfortable and effective in settings with senior executives in business.
- Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office and Google Suite.
Areas of expertise:
- New York State’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program is a plus.
- Current trends in programming and services in a fast-paced changing environment.
- Preparing Performance Metrics and Reports
- Creating and managing a budget
- Developing and maintaining community alliances
How To Apply
For immediate consideration, please forward your cover letter and resume to Randy Rosenberg at resumes@islandharvest.org. No phone calls, please. No relocation package offered. Island Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Island Harvest, LTD is a leading Long Island based human service organization who is changing the paradigm for ending hunger. Our mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. We accomplish this through innovative programs and services aimed at enhanced hunger awareness, short-term case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, our organic farm, and efficient food collection and distribution. Our work directly supports children, families, seniors, and veterans who turn to us in times of crisis and when needed and supports a network of 300 community-based nonprofit organizations. Island Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America®, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to solve hunger in the U.S. To learn more, visit www.islandharvest.org.