Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
Program Director, Feeding Our Neighbors (FON)
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Program Director, Feeding Our Neighbors (FON)
Position Summary:
The Program Director provides administrative and programmatic leadership for the Catholic Charities Feeding Our Neighbor’s Program (FON), a well‑established Emergency Food Services program that has been meeting food insecurity needs of vulnerable New Yorkers for over 40 years.
Location:
Bronx Center—402 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day operations of 38+ pantry hubs and program hub.
Provide guidance for SNAP program and case‑management services.
Oversee warehousing, distribution, ordering, logistics, quality & inventory control.
Develop & implement operational protocols to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Directly supervise FON Management Team.
Recruit, train, and supervise staff & volunteers.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet community needs.
Foster inclusive work environment emphasizing teamwork and service excellence.
Manage program budget ≈ $5 M and oversee quarterly expenditures.
Assist in preparing funding applications & reporting requirements.
Track data collection, contract deliverables & annual metrics.
Identify unmet needs areas & organize parish initiatives; develop training workshops.
Advocate for underserved populations & equitable access to resources.
Maintain working knowledge of hunger & nutrition legislative activity.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social services, non‑profit management or related field.
Minimum 3 years experience in food‑related inventory management & logistics.
Minimum 5 years in a management role; proven ability to manage staff in a high‑volume environment.
Familiarity with state & local health requirements for food handling.
Experience with budget & grants management.
Strong organizational, communication & time‑management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written & public‑relations skills.
Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Salary Range:
$85,000 – $90,000
Position Type & Hours:
Full‑time exempt; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon‑Fri; additional hours may be required.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Conduct site visits & outreach ≈ 50% of time; use public transportation or traverse city streets; occasionally ascend/descend stairs; exposed to outside weather.
Ability to work with public & client population in underserved communities.
Participate in special events, meetings, forums etc. ≈ 25% of time.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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The Program Director provides administrative and programmatic leadership for the Catholic Charities Feeding Our Neighbor’s Program (FON), a well‑established Emergency Food Services program that has been meeting food insecurity needs of vulnerable New Yorkers for over 40 years.
Location:
Bronx Center—402 East 152nd Street, Bronx, NY
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day operations of 38+ pantry hubs and program hub.
Provide guidance for SNAP program and case‑management services.
Oversee warehousing, distribution, ordering, logistics, quality & inventory control.
Develop & implement operational protocols to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Directly supervise FON Management Team.
Recruit, train, and supervise staff & volunteers.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet community needs.
Foster inclusive work environment emphasizing teamwork and service excellence.
Manage program budget ≈ $5 M and oversee quarterly expenditures.
Assist in preparing funding applications & reporting requirements.
Track data collection, contract deliverables & annual metrics.
Identify unmet needs areas & organize parish initiatives; develop training workshops.
Advocate for underserved populations & equitable access to resources.
Maintain working knowledge of hunger & nutrition legislative activity.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social services, non‑profit management or related field.
Minimum 3 years experience in food‑related inventory management & logistics.
Minimum 5 years in a management role; proven ability to manage staff in a high‑volume environment.
Familiarity with state & local health requirements for food handling.
Experience with budget & grants management.
Strong organizational, communication & time‑management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written & public‑relations skills.
Computer proficiency: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Salary Range:
$85,000 – $90,000
Position Type & Hours:
Full‑time exempt; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mon‑Fri; additional hours may be required.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Conduct site visits & outreach ≈ 50% of time; use public transportation or traverse city streets; occasionally ascend/descend stairs; exposed to outside weather.
Ability to work with public & client population in underserved communities.
Participate in special events, meetings, forums etc. ≈ 25% of time.
Catholic Charities and Catholic Charities Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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