Senior Manager of Programs bei Food For Lane County

Description

POSITION TITLE:  Senior Manager of Programs 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Programs

HRS PER WEEK: 40 hours+
CLASS:  Exempt
COMPENSATION:  $66,560 - $76,960 - Depending on Experience 

BENEFITS: Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first of the month following 30 days of employment with other benefits eligibility after a 90-day mutual introductory period is completed. Eligible for FFLC-sponsored benefits (e.g. paid time off benefits such as holidays, floating days, vacation and sick). 

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The ideal candidate for this position is strongly motivated by Food for Lane County’s mission and demonstrates a strong commitment to create access to food for all of Lane County’s community members. We seek a compassionate and insightful leader with a collaborative work style who is an active listener, supportive team builder, open minded, accountable, and comfortable working in a complex nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate has excellent supervisory and program management skills and can effectively balance administrative and direct service needs.

The Senior Manager of Programs oversees a designated portfolio of FFLC programs. Primary responsibilities include: supervision of each program’s manager, support with departmental personnel issues in collaboration with FFLC’s HR department, program planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation. This person will support decision making and provide reporting about the programs they supervise. 

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee an assigned portfolio of FFLC programs 
• Support and design program responses that provide choice and dignity to people experiencing food insecurity
• Lead change processes and staff development to deliver flexible, responsive, and inclusive services
• Ensure programs are mission-aligned and deliver measurable impact through ongoing strategic, programmatic, and financial evaluation
• Work with staff and community members to share public information about programs and services including reporting, public speaking and attending relevant community convenings
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners operating in health, human services and anti-poverty
• Guide annual work plan process for assigned programs. Define and articulate funding priorities, participate in budgeting and oversee spending and grant utilization
• Oversee program implementation and evaluation
• Oversee compliance controls to satisfy conditions of federal, state and grant funded programs
• Establish risk mitigation to safeguard food safety, charitable tax status and client civil rights
• In cooperation with the Director of Programs, help coordinate emergency/disaster food distribution activity for the programs within this portfolio
• Support appropriate staff to write and submit grants, and assist with documenting and reporting grant outcomes 
• Provide leadership in advancing strategic plan initiatives, including supporting cross-functional efforts and, when appropriate, serving as initiative lead
• Foster clear, consistent, and adaptive communication across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment and shared understanding 

Leadership and Supervision of Staff

• Directly Supervise a staff of 3-4 Program Managers
• Promote a positive work environment with high level focus on FFLC’s values of compassion, collaboration, and inclusion
• Exhibit leadership on complex situations that often requires skill in change management
• Establish, model, and reinforce constructive interpersonal dynamics by training teams in effective feedback practices and fostering a solutions-oriented culture that builds engagement and energy
• Responsible for all aspects of personnel administration, including hiring, training, coaching, employee development, performance appraisals, discipline, and conflict resolution  

Budget and Financial Control

• Monitor department budgets, manage expenses, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions and spending adjustments to achieve financial objectives
• Adhere to spending policies and procedures
• Manage relevant government contracts
• Build on FFLC’s reputation as a high-performing steward of donor resources  

OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent Food for Lane County to the public with knowledge and respect
• Attend all required meetings 
• Maintain cross-training in all overseen programs to provide support in the absence of a manager 
• Other duties as assigned  

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: We value all forms of experience including unpaid work, lived experience, education, and training

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent work experience
• Work experience relevant to the position, preferably including planning, program development, program evaluation, budget management, and program or project management
• Minimum of 5 years' experience supervising staff, organizing and delegating work, and providing leadership
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Ability to solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and move complex projects forward while paying attention to details and deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• Public speaking skills
• Professional or volunteer experience with social services, food banking, hunger relief programming and/or community food systems work preferred
• Ability to understand and monitor contractual documents
• Proficiency using Microsoft Windows Office Suite and 365
• Experience working with databases
• Ability to work in an open office environment with noise and interruptions
• Safe driving record, valid Oregon driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and ability to use personal vehicle for FFLC business, and qualify for insurance coverage with Food for Lane County’s carrier
• All offers for employment are contingent on a satisfactory background check  

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be and should not be construed as exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Background Checks: As part of Food for Lane County’s standard hiring process, background checks are conducted after a conditional offer of employment has been extended. All background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Reasonable Accommodations: Food for Lane County, complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, 541.343.2822

FFLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, diverse ability, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal law.