Director, MS Delta Programs

Role Description

PHA is seeking an accomplished professional to lead a dynamic, locally-based team in the Mississippi Delta. The Director, MS Delta Programs will manage and execute activities in the region according to grant-centered goals working with an inclusive network of community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and goal-oriented environment that builds team and community trust, empowers local stakeholders, enhances the programs' workflow and creates a positive stream of communication between the community and PHA.

PHA's MS Delta Programs are a diverse portfolio with a unifying theme to connect families to the local food and farmers that grow it to support healthy eating habits. This includes work through:

• Healthy food retail
• The pea project in partnership with Alcorn State University
• Rootswell that promotes partners and nutrition education
• Network weaving with the Delta Food Policy and Action Network
• PHA's direct service program Good Food at Home

In this role, you will build positive working relationships with staff, contractors, and local and regional partners to strategically design and implement a wide range of programming with the goal of improving the local food system in the Mississippi Delta.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of the MS Delta food ecosystem, based in or around Coahoma County, MS
• Ability to live and work in the Mississippi Delta
• Minimum of 6 years leading in the fields of community development, public health, or food systems development
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Community Development or related fields
• Experience in community organizing: stakeholder engagement, community-informed strategy development, collaboration, and managing partnerships
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information and concepts to diverse audiences while embracing and using the local vernacular
• Financial management and budgeting experience
• Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills

Requirements

• Lead the implementation and management of Mississippi Delta programs and activities in alignment with organizational priorities and grant deliverables
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, including local organizations, retailers, farmers, schools and universities, institutions, and residents
• Coordinate initiatives to healthy food access, local food systems, agriculture, and community engagement across the region
• Manage local staff, contractors, consultants, and community partners to support effective program operations and collaboration
• Develop and manage program budgets and support the administration of contracts, invoices, and partnership agreements related to Mississippi Delta initiatives
• Work collaboratively with internal PHA team to support program planning, implementation, reporting, communication, evaluation, and operational activities
• Represent Partnership for a Healthier America in community meetings, partner convenings, and public events across the Mississippi Delta
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience
• Partnership for a Healthier America has a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid time off during the last week of the calendar year
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• The ability to work remotely full time

How to Apply

To apply for this position by providing your resume and cover letter.