Food Access Program Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Chief Program Officer, the Food Access Program Manager leads HONOR’s emergency food pantry in Middletown and works with the Executive Team to develop and launch a mobile food pantry serving underserved rural communities in Sullivan, Ulster, and Dutchess counties. The Manager establishes and strengthens operational systems, expands access to nutritious food, and oversees program quality, financial accountability, and compliance with grant and food assistance requirements.

In collaboration with the Executive Team, the Manager implements a van-based program that initially distributes food packages and offers Social Care Network (SCN) screening and navigation. This includes identifying communities with limited food access, establishing routes, schedules, and community host sites, and developing partnerships with food banks, farms, vendors, and local organizations. The Manager builds the systems needed for reliable service and supports the program’s future expansion into a mobile grocery van offering groceries and potentially prepackaged and prepared meals. Working within the direction established by the Executive Team, the Manager coordinates food sourcing, storage, pricing, point-of-sale systems, and SNAP acceptance for eligible purchases, while maintaining controls for free emergency food distribution and supporting program sustainability. Expansion will be guided by community needs, available resources, and required approvals.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling to support pantry operating hours and mobile van service schedules, including early morning and evening hours as needed. Additional hours may be required for food deliveries, inventory management, reporting deadlines, emergency food distributions, special events, and inspections. The Manager provides direct operational support and program coverage when staffing shortages, emergencies, or other operational needs arise to maintain continuity of pantry and mobile services.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

(Not the Individual’s Qualifications)

1. Bachelor’s degree in human services, public health, nutrition, business, or a related field preferred; comparable relevant experience may be considered.

2. Minimum three years of experience in food access, community services, or program operations, including supervisory or team leadership experience.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage staff, budgets, purchasing, inventory, documentation, and program performance.

4. Ability to learn and apply HPNAP, Nourish New York, food bank, food safety, and SCN requirements; prior experience with these programs preferred.

5. Strong communication, organizational, relationship-building, computer, and data-reporting skills.

6. Ability to travel throughout the service area; valid New York State driver’s license.

7. Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred.

8. Must complete and maintain food safety training or certification appropriate to assigned monitoring duties and program operations; existing certification preferred.

Pay: $64,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Valid NYS Driver License?
• Do you have knowledge of HPNAP and Nourish NY?

Experience:

• Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $64,000 - $66,000