Community Nutrition Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Community Nutrition Program Manager

Pay: 07 | $54,080.00 - $59,800.00 annually

Location: Hybrid: Combination of remote, office-based, and community-based work. Regular statewide travel to support program sites, volunteers, and partners.

Schedule: Regular business hours Monday-Friday; occasional evening or weekend hours to support classes, training, outreach events, or partner activities.

Designation: Salary | Exempt

Closing Date: July 12, 2026

Benefits: C omprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs. Retirement with up to a 6% matching contribution. Three weeks of vacation, plus personal and sick time off benefits, and much more!

Your Role in Our Mission:

As a Community Nutrition Program Manager, you are responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and successful delivery of Good Shepherd Food Bank’s community nutrition programs across Maine. You provide strategic and operational leadership for programs such as Cooking Matters and SNAP Outreach, ensuring they are planned, implemented, evaluated, and continuously improved to expand equitable access to nutrition education and healthy food resources.

You oversee program design and delivery through collaboration with community partners, volunteers, and internal teams, using data and feedback to strengthen program quality, improve efficiency, and increase community impact. Your work directly supports the Food Bank’s mission by strengthening community partnerships, expanding program reach, and ensuring high-quality nutrition programming for people across Maine.

In This Position, You Will:

Program Leadership & Management

• Lead the statewide delivery and performance of the Cooking Matters program.
• Develop and manage annual plans, including goals, timelines, metrics, and resources.
• Ensure execution aligns with program standards, grant requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement improvements.
• Advance program design using data, feedback, and community needs.

Program Operations & Execution

• Plan and execute program activities, including classes, training, outreach events, and partner engagement.
• Maintain operational systems and workflows for consistent, scalable delivery.
• Oversee logistics, including materials, food procurement, scheduling, and site readiness.
• Deliver activities on time and to quality standards.

Partnership Strategy & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for community partners.
• Build and sustain partnerships with food pantries, healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations.
• Develop partnerships to expand program reach and impact.
• Lead partner communication and resolve issues to maintain strong collaboration.
• Represent the program externally, strengthening visibility and alignment with community needs.

Data, Evaluation & Performance Management

• Maintain systems for program tracking, data collection, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze data to assess effectiveness and inform decisions.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting for organizational and funder requirements.
• Translate insights into program improvements.

Volunteer Support & Program Implementation

• Coordinate program-specific volunteer training, scheduling, and support.
• Prepare volunteers to deliver high-quality program services.
• Maintain volunteer scheduling, communication, documentation, and compliance systems.
• Support volunteers during program delivery while keeping records and requirements up to date.

Cross-Functional Partnership with Volunteer Engagement

• Partner with Volunteer Engagement on volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Coordinate a reliable volunteer pipeline aligned with program needs.
• Share insights to strengthen volunteer experience and effectiveness.
• Align program practices with organizational standards and systems.

As a Successful Candidate, You Have:

• 3–5 years of experience in program management, community-based programming, or public health/nutrition initiatives.
• Experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with volunteers and community partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including planning, tracking, and execution.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
• A commitment to advancing equitable access to food, nutrition education, and public benefits.

Milestones:

In the First 60 Days, You Will: Learn, Assess, and Stabilize

You will build a strong understanding of the program, its partners, and daily operations by:

• Learning program structure, goals, requirements, and current delivery.
• Reviewing active plans, schedules, partnerships, and program activities.
• Identifying immediate operational risks or gaps.
• Building relationships with key internal teams and community partners.
• Becoming familiar with volunteer coordination, reporting requirements, and performance metrics.
• Addressing priority operational needs and improving clarity in at least one area.

In the First 90 Days, You Will: Organize, Align, and Improve

You will begin strengthening program systems by:

• Developing or refining annual program plans, goals, timelines, and metrics.
• Aligning activities with grant requirements and organizational priorities.
• Improving workflows, scheduling, and operational consistency.
• Establishing reliable volunteer scheduling and forecasting.
• Strengthening partner relationships and using data to guide program improvements.

In the First 6 Months, You Will: Own, Optimize, and Expand

You will assume full ownership of statewide program delivery by:

• Leading program performance and operations.
• Strengthening systems that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Maintaining reliable volunteer support.
• Expanding and strengthening community partnerships.
• Using data to drive continuous improvement and reporting.

In the First 12 Months, You Will: Strengthen, Scale, and Lead

You will provide strategic leadership by:

• Leading annual planning, goal setting, and program growth.
• Evolving programs based on data, feedback, and community needs.
• Maintaining scalable operational systems.
• Strengthening partnerships across the organization and community.
• Expanding program reach and community impact.

As a Successful Candidate, You Have:

• 3–5 years of experience in program management, community-based programming, or public health/nutrition initiatives.
• Experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with volunteers and community partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including planning, tracking, and execution.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
• A commitment to advancing equitable access to food, nutrition education, and public benefits.

Physical and Other Requirements & Work Environment:

This position combines remote, office-based, and community-based work and requires regular travel throughout Maine to support program sites, volunteers, community partners, and outreach activities. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support classes, trainings, outreach events, and other program activities.

The position requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; frequent use of a computer and other office technology; and the ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting information, preparing reports and program materials, and coordinating activities across multiple locations. The position also requires the ability to transport program materials and supplies to community sites as needed.