Chief Executive Officer/President

Company: Feeding America
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
Establish a strong connection to the mission of the Food Bank of Lincoln, Inc. (the "Food Bank") and for the work of the agency. Recognize the ongoing results the Food Bank provides and understand the passion and value of those contributions. Focus on the team, their growth, and the impact the Food Bank has made in the counties we serve. This role provides oversight of the complete day-to-day activities of the Food Bank. Assist in defining the objectives of the agency and within these objectives direct the planning, implementation, operation, and evaluation of a food collection and distribution program, programs designed to shorten Food Bank lines, and communication processes to build community interest in the Food Bank and its Mission. End date February 28, 2021 Opportunity type Job Category Executive Director / CEO / Other C-Level Executives Job responsibilities Duties: Exhibit strong leadership for creating an empowering environment that fosters robust teamwork, communication and solid self-awareness
Oversee the logistical aspects of the 11.5MM meals distributed
Lead organizational efforts to complete Capital Campaign and move into new facility
Serve as the principal representative of the Food Bank's Board of Directors
Maintain adherence to all Federal, State and City guidelines
Maintain contractual compliance with Feeding America
Provide oversight of all on-going operations of the organization
Maintain and enhance the financial well-being of the organization
Provide leadership for the planning and implementing all food and fund solicitation activities in partnership with the Director of Development
Serve as the public face of the Food Bank and work with all stakeholders to further the Mission, Vision, Values and Goals of the organization
Provide leadership and support to the Finance Team at the Food Bank including budgetary planning, reporting systems, and Staff assignments
Provide oversight for all personnel matters, including hiring, ongoing evaluations systems and Staff growth
Support the execution of Food Safety Programs
Work with Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha, and with Feeding America to seek hunger solutions on a statewide and national basis
Recommend, implement, and enforce established policies
Provide the Board with frequent status reports on progress toward agreed upon goals
Serve as the primary financial agent of the organization
Maintain and enhance the safety of Staff and volunteers involved with Food Bank activity
Work in partnership with the Board President to set agendas, bring meaning to Board meetings, and maintain a high level of mission focus at the Board level
Participate in Board Committee meetings as needed
Serve as liaison between Board and Staff
Provide leadership to the Doris Bair Park Condominium Association
Provide leadership of the Food Bank of Lincoln Foundation in partnership with the President of the Foundation Board
Advocate for those in poverty
Maintain public profile of the Food Bank and publicly advocate for Food Bank programs
Invest internally through leadership development plans for identified Staff
Actively provide servant leadership to the Board and Staff
-- Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Three years non-profit leadership experience desired
Executive-level management experience that includes planning, fundraising, leadership, managing Staff, and working with Boards
Non-profit organizational experience and an understanding and appreciation of best non-profit management and leadership practices
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of Staff members, Board members, stakeholders, partners, neighbors, donors and elected officials
Understands the dynamics and effects of poverty, immersion in or personal experience understanding poverty, diversity and engaging in the community and holds a deep appreciation of people's lived experience
Outstanding skills in public speaking, written and oral communications and exceptional good interpersonal skills
Experience in best branding practices
Fundamental understanding of accounting principles
Must pass background check and be insurable
Experience with fundraising and sustainable funding Zelle is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled The Mission of the Food Bank of Lincoln is to alleviate hunger in Southeast Nebraska.
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