The client is seeking a bold, forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to mitigate hunger relief and advance a hunger-free community mission. The CEO will inspire teams, strengthen partnerships, and drive strategic growth to ensure neighbors have access to food with dignity. Serving as the public face of the organization, the CEO will advocate for ending hunger and addressing food insecurity, motivating both staff and volunteers across the food distribution process.
The CEO holds overall responsibility for the administration, management, and strategic direction of the food bank. This includes overseeing internal operations such as warehouse and distribution, programming, agency relations, finances, facilities, human resources, marketing and communications, and administration, as well as external-facing initiatives including advocacy, fundraising, and partnership development. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will ensure operations, services, and funding partnerships consistently achieve or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate will be a visionary, innovative senior leader with experience in growth management and the ability to align programs and initiatives to organizational goals while identifying new opportunities such as retail rescue, food sourcing, and partnerships. They should demonstrate strong financial and operational management capabilities, including transparent budgeting and accountability for accurate reporting and audits, as well as fundraising and development strengths to build a formal development program and diversify revenue through grants, partnerships, and in-kind contributions. The role also requires strong communication skills to translate complex hunger and food-system issues into compelling messages, collaborative leadership with boards, volunteers, staff, and external partners, and a demonstrated ability to build culture and manage change.