Job Overview: As the Regional Manager of Grocery Connect, you will be responsible for the strategy and implementation for center programming as well as operations of the regional centers during the pilot process and future rollout. Reporting to the Director of Grocery Connect, you will lead the design and implementation of marketing campaigns, programming for customer buying habit changes and eventually, digital gap needs along with establishing and developing regional partnerships around programming, team management, and operations of the regional GC centers. This role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in project management, partnership development, program creation and implementation, team leadership, and a passion for community well-being.

• Develop a compelling vision and narrative for Grocery Connect programming that is layered from simple grocery access through buying pattern changes around grocery shopping into digital skill building through GC that translates to staying abreast of technical skills necessary to function in society.
• Lead the pilot project in Dallas while refining the playbook of Grocery Connect centers for use in the larger rollout.

• Support the Director’s fundraising efforts with current data on programming and their impacts, key partnerships and critical learnings from the pilot sites.
• Craft and communicate a persuasive story around food as the equalizer to engage partner programs to encourage purchasing decision changes within the communities.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in food access and health non-profit sectors to support GC center impact and programming around buying habit transition and digital literacy.

• Direct the pilot implementations of Grocery Connect at three sites in 2024 with a startup mindset, emphasizing the importance of agility, rapid learning, and detail-oriented project management to ensure scalability. 
• Hire, lead, and manage staff of Grocery Connect sites and the region, instilling a culture of attention to detail, innovation, and problem-solving to pre-empt challenges and capitalize on opportunities for growth.

• Act as the public face of Grocery Connect within the region, engaging with media to promote its growth and impact.
• Work with Communications team at Bonton Farms and partners for various PR opportunities.

• Inform the Director of Grocery Connect about pilot and programming progress and escalate important matters as needed.
• Accountable for achieving desired metrics at pilot locations with support from the Director
• Manage the marketing strategy and needs for Grocery Connect during the pilot responding to variations necessary for different sites resulting in a sound framework as part of the playbook for future rollout.
• Manage the budget and project funding for the Grocery Connect initial pilot and regional sites long-term, providing periodic updates for the Director, the boards of Bonton Farms or Grocery Connect and sponsoring foundations.

• Presence in Dallas during pilot year of 2024 is critical with some travel as the future rollout and expansion of the region or support of the rollout nationally requires.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$124k-163k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/26/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/24/2024