Food Access Program Manager

WHO WE ARE

AfriThrive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and food security for immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities. Through culturally responsive food access, sustainable agriculture, community engagement, and Food as Medicine initiatives, we connect families with nutritious foods and resources that promote healthier lives and stronger communities.

WHO YOU ARE

• A mission-driven leader committed to advancing equitable access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food for immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities.
• An experienced program manager who can lead teams, strengthen operational systems, and deliver consistent, high-quality services.
• A strong communicator and relationship builder who works effectively with staff, volunteers, community members, food donors, and organizational partners.
• A resourceful, organized, and results-oriented professional who combines hands-on leadership with financial accountability, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Food Access Program Manager will lead the implementation and daily operations of AfriThrive's community food assistance, food distribution, and food recovery programs, ensuring that services are efficient, equitable, culturally responsive, and effective.

The position oversees program operations, food recovery partnerships, procurement and distribution coordination, staff supervision, community partnerships, and performance management. Working collaboratively with AfriThrive's Agriculture & Food Systems, Food as Medicine, and county program teams, the Food Access Manager will strengthen the systems and partnerships necessary to deliver reliable, high-quality food assistance to the communities we serve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Food Access Program Management & Operations (35%)

• Lead the planning, implementation, and daily operations of community food assistance, mobile food distributions, and other assigned food access programs.
• Develop and maintain effective operational systems, schedules, procedures, and service standards to ensure consistent and efficient program delivery.
• Monitor program performance, household service targets, and participant experience to ensure equitable, culturally responsive, and high-quality services.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

2. Food Procurement, Recovery, Inventory & Logistics (25%)

• Lead AfriThrive's food recovery efforts by cultivating partnerships with other food donors to secure surplus nutritious food.
• Coordinate food procurement, recovery pickups, transportation, storage, inventory management, and distribution logistics in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Establish and maintain food recovery procedures that ensure safe handling, quality control, traceability, and efficient redistribution of recovered food.
• Track recovered food quantities, donor contributions, food utilization, waste reduction, and operational costs to strengthen program efficiency and sustainability.

3. Community Engagement & Partnerships (15%)

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with community organizations, distribution sites, schools, food donors, and food access partners.
• Coordinate community outreach and participant engagement to strengthen program accessibility, participation, and responsiveness.
• Gather community feedback and work with partners to identify opportunities for service improvements.
• Represent AfriThrive in relevant community partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and program meetings.

4. Team Development & Supervision (10%)

• Hire, onboard, supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned food access program staff in coordination with People Operations.
• Establish clear roles, work schedules, performance expectations, and accountability systems for effective team operations.
• Coordinate volunteer staffing, training, and deployment with AfriThrive's volunteer management function.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented work environment that supports staff development and high-quality service delivery.

5. Program Financial Management, Compliance & Evaluation (15%)

• Manage assigned program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Maintain accurate program data, food recovery and inventory records, financial documentation, and reporting systems in accordance with funder requirements.
• Monitor performance indicators, assess program effectiveness, and use findings to strengthen operational decisions and service quality.
• Prepare timely program reports and support leadership in program planning, evaluation, grant proposals, and funding opportunities.