Food Access Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Help lead innovative solutions that put healthy food within reach for our Community! The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking a passionate and community-focused leader to support programs that address nutrition and food insecurity throughout our community. Working closely with the Food Access Director, the full-time, Food Access Assistant Director position, plays a key role in expanding food access, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring high-quality program operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of YMCA Food Access Programs.
  
• Build and support ongoing community partnerships and relationships.
  
• Assist in monitoring compliance for USDA Reimbursed Food Programs.
  
• Work alongside the Food Access Director to implement strategic initiatives and action plans.
  
• Support program operations, staff leadership, and service delivery efforts.
  
• Help identify opportunities to expand community impact and food access services.
  

Requirements

• Passion for addressing nutrition and food insecurity.
  
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
  
• 2+ years of USDA food program experience preferred.
  
• Program management and supervisory experience a plus.
  
• Food service preparation and/or food management experience a plus.
  

Applications and resumes must be submitted by August 3, 2026.

Benefits

• Free Y Membership and Y programs
  
• 100% discount on school-age childcare
  
• 12% fully paid retirement after 2 years
  
• Full benefits package including generous PTO, health, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
  
• Paid birthday off
  
• 35% discount on full-time child care center
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer