Senior Director of Community Engagement / The Nashville Food Project

Posted 4 days ago

central labor council of nashville middle tennesseeFranklin (TN)

Social and Community Service Managers Community Food Services

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$69,800–$74,500

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About the role

Senior Director of Community Engagement The Senior Director of Community Engagement (SDCE) leads TNFP's community engagement programs, which include community agriculture, volunteerism, and education. These programs turn TNFP's mission into shared practice: Through them, neighbors grow food together in gardens and orchards across the city, volunteers join in the daily work of nourishing Nashville, and learners of every age gain the skills and knowledge to advance TNFP's vision of vibrant community food security in which good food, belonging, and local leadership take root in every neighborhood. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the SDCE sets strategy for the community engagement programs, supervises the Community Engagement team, and is accountable for its budgets, workplans, and impact. The SDCE builds relationships across communities and develops the systems, partnerships, and innovations that help these programs grow in both reach and depth.

Essential Job Functions: Program Leadership Partnership Development Administrative

Required Qualifications:

At least 5 years of progressive experience in program strategy, budget development, and personnel management, including at least 2 years supervising managers
Demonstrated ability to lead long-term planning while navigating short-term strategic opportunities and challenges
Experience managing grants, budgets, and partnership resource allocations
Working knowledge of community agriculture, land-based programs, or neighborhood-level organizing
Skilled in cultivating partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, civic groups, and government
Highly organized, with strong project management and problem-solving skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with immigrant and refugee communities, communities of color, and neighbors experiencing food insecurity, with attention to power dynamics in partnership
Proficiency and comfort using computers, with abilities in Microsoft Office and Google SuiteValid driver's license and safe driving record, or another reliable means of traveling regularly between TNFP sites

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher
Interest in anti-hunger work and food justice
Agricultural experience and/or experience growing food in community
Experience with community-led or participant-driven programming in food access
Bilingual language proficiency in Spanish or Arabic

Classification: This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is performed in office, community, and outdoor agricultural settings, with regular travel between TNFP sites. The role may involve standing, walking on uneven terrain, outdoor work in varied weather, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations are available. This position is classified at grade 38E in the TNFP Compensation Policy.

Compensation & Benefits: Starting annual salary for this role is $69,800–$74,500, commensurate with experience. TNFP offers a benefits package for full-time employees including: 75% employer-paid health insurance for employees, voluntary dental and vision insurance 25% employer-paid health insurance for dependents, voluntary dental and vision insurance Employer paid term-life and AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) program with employer match Cell phone stipend 15 paid holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program Parental leave Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Flexible scheduling, with a hybrid arrangement balancing remote administrative work and regular in-person presence at TNFP sites

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