Community Programs Manager

3 weeks ago


Santa Barbara, United States Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Full time

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of SB County through good nutrition.

JOB TITLE Community Programs Manager

Reports to: Director of Community Programs & Education

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends / after-hour events

Location: Hybrid - Foodbank ShareHouse (82 Coromar Dr. Goleta, CA 93117)

Salary Range: $28.85 $31.25 hourly, taxable, commensurate with experience

About the Organization:

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County (FBSBC) is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through good nutrition. With nutrition education, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability and community resilience at the forefront of our mission, we are working to solve the underlying causes of hunger in Santa Barbara County.

About the Position:

The Community Programs Manager is responsible for the planning and all daily operations of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara Countys (FBSBC) food literacy and nutrition security programs in South County. This role plays a pivotal role ensuring the success of all Foodbank community programs as pathways to the Foodbank's mission of ending hunger and transforming the health of Santa Barbara County. The Community Programs Manager reports into the Director of Community Programs & Education and will be part of an innovative, energized team within an organization that is constantly moving forward toward its mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day functions of Foodbank programs in South Santa Barbara County including community outreach, program facilitation, and reporting.
  • Plan all aspects of program execution including scheduling, volunteer support needs, educational materials, food selection, etc.
  • Conduct volunteer training specific to program logistics and program evaluation.
  • Lead preparation, daily delivery and recordkeeping for a Summer Food Service Program in cities in South Santa Barbara County (Picnic in the Park).
  • Implement the expansion of South County program sites with key partner organizations in alignment with organizational strategic goals.
  • Support the Director of Community Programs & Education with the introduction of new, innovative nutrition security programs including Food Rx, Healthy Farmworkers, prepared meals, etc.
  • Identify areas for improvement and partake in creative and strategic problem-solving in collaboration with other departments.
  • Ensure the on-going evaluation and monitoring of all South County programs.
  • Guide the implementation of new technologies, including Link2Feed, Routific, etc.
  • Prepare for and execute emergency/disaster relief services as needed.
  • Directly supervise the Senior Community Programs Coordinator and temporary staff as applicable.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidates will have:

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in reading/writing and speaking Spanish
  • 2 years project management/supervision experience
  • Experience with public speaking and demonstrated presentation skills
  • Experience engaging and collaborating with social service organizations, K-12 schools, community centers, etc.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds
  • Access to reliable transportation for occasional work-related travel
  • Flexible schedule to meet program goals
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated management and leadership skills, and ability to hold self and others accountable to deadlines
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff, management and the community we serve
  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to build effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting low-income and underserved populations
  • Passion for working with youth
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Professional Suite

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The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including:

18 days of Paid Time Off for new hires (increases with tenure)

13 paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Optional Retirement savings plan with a 3% Employer Match

Wellness Program

Ongoing Professional Training

Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff to support personal and/or work-related counseling and care



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