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.
Education: 4-year degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 5-10 years’ experience working in a complex not-for-profit human services, healthcare or related organization with at least 4 years in a managerial position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
• Outreach services, food assistance programs, hunger issues, mental health issues and/or experience with social service agencies preferred
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Community work to care for and support vulnerable populations throughout Long Island.
• Current trends in programming and services in a fast-paced changing environment.
• New York State’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program is a plus.
Benefits:
Island Harvest is a proud employer offering many benefits, including:
⦁ Medical, Dental & Vision
⦁ 403(b)
⦁ Group Life Insurance
⦁ Flex Spending Accounts
⦁ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
⦁ Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company
To be considered for this position please submit your resume to [email protected]. No relocation package is provided.
Who We Are
Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to people in need. Always treating those it helps with dignity and respect, its goal is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island through efficient food collection and distribution; enhanced hunger-awareness and nutrition-education programs; job training; and direct services targeted at children, senior citizens, veterans, and others at risk of food insecurity. As a result of Island Harvest Food Bank’s dynamic business model, more than 94% of resources expended goes directly to programs and services that support over 316,000 Long Islanders facing hunger. Island Harvest Food Bank is a lead agency in the region’s emergency response preparedness for food and product distribution and is a member of Feeding America®, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization. More information can be found at www.islandharvest.org.
Salary: $105,000-$115,000/year