Manager, Partner Engagement
Feeding Westchester | |
68000.00 To 72000.00 (USD) Annually | |
paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan | |
United States, New York, Elmsford | |
Oct 04, 2024 | |
THE ORGANIZATION Feeding Westchester is looking for people with the passion, courage, and creativity to create meaningful change in the lives of others. As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and Westchester County's leading hunger relief organization, we moved nearly 22 million pounds of food to agencies and partners across Westchester County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and schools last fiscal year. We supplied 17 million meals to children, families, and seniors, mobilized 11,000 volunteers, and raised over $17 million in donations and government support to help end hunger. Feeding Westchester's mission is to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger. As the heart of a network of more than 200 partners, we source and distribute food, and other resources, to communities across Westchester. We envision a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow. THE OPPORTUNITY Feeding Westchester has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and mission driven Manager, Partner Engagement. Working within the Community Engagement and Impact department, reporting to the Director, Engagement, the Manager, Partner Engagement plays an impactful role in collaborating to advance Feeding Westchester's efforts to build awareness about our mission, services, needs and successes, as well as to position the organization in leading hunger-relief in Westchester County. The Manager, Partner Engagement responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with partner agencies to maximize their impact in addressing food insecurity within Westchester County. This role is critical in ensuring that these partnerships are effective, sustainable, and aligned with Feeding Westchester's strategic goals. Provide ongoing support and maintenance of relationships with participating member agencies. Responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, enrollment and orientation of new member agencies and maintenance of the network. Oversee program to increase network capacity and distribution. Must have strong analytical and organizational skills, able to communicate and have proven experience working effectively with people of widely diverse backgrounds. Community Engagement and Impact TEAM PRIORITIES Mission Alignment: Ensuring that all programs and services provided align with Feeding Westchester's mission and overarching goals. This involves regularly reviewing and assessing programs to ensure they remain relevant and impactful. Understanding the Community: Developing a thorough understanding of community-based initiatives, programs offered by Feeding Westchester, and how they directly influence both our partner agencies and the communities we serve. Ensuring we have a deep understanding of food insecurity and the landscape we are working with in to better support our communities. Program Development and Implementation: Developing new programs or refining existing ones to address the needs of the community or targeted partners. This includes designing programs, establishing goals and objectives, creating budgets and implementing strategies for successful execution. Impact Assessment and Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of programs to measure outcomes and ensure accountability to funders, donors, and key stakeholders. This involves collecting data, analyzing results, and using findings to make informed decisions about program improvements or adjustments. Customer Service focused and Team Collaboration: Prioritizing collaboration and customer service helps Feeding Westchester build stronger relationships, increase effectiveness, and achieve greater impact in advancing our mission and serving our partners and neighbors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Policies, Programs and Procedures
Member Monitoring
Network Representative Meetings
Special Programs/Grant Management
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required Education/Experience
Required Knowledge/Skills
ABOUT US Feeding Westchester provides a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision coverages, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution, company-paid Life and LTD insurances, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other ancillary benefits. Feeding Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services or any other category protected by law. Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support our diverse team. We strive to create professional growth paths for all who want them and a just culture that will support both internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community. SALARY RANGE: $68,000.00-72,000.00 (based on experience) |