Community Health Manager

Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger!

At the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, we believe in a future where no one goes hungry. Our mission is simple but powerful: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people to bring their talents to an organization where every role makes a real difference. Guided by our values - Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun - we work hard, support one another, and celebrate the impact we create together.

If you’re ready to put purpose at the center of your career, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Community Health Manager leads the Food Bank’s efforts to address the intersection of food insecurity and health across our 34-county service area. This role manages innovative programs, including Food is Medicine initiatives, healthcare partnerships, and community-driven interventions, that reduce health disparities and improve access to nutritious foods. By collaborating with internal teams and external partners, the Manager strengthens systems that support equitable food access and advances the Food Bank’s mission to nourish people, build solutions, and empower communities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the organization in identifying and onboarding new initiatives that support Food is Medicine work and expand community partnerships across 34-county service area to enable mobilization of initiatives.
• Lead partnership development, program growth, and organization initiatives for all Healthcare and Community Health Programming.
• Supervise assigned staff to ensure timely and quality implementation of projects, programs, and interventions.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to direct reports to build capacity and leadership.
• Manage the execution of all programmatic interventions and external collaborations for Community Health Programming (including but not limited to - Healthcare Partners, Health Coalitions, and other stakeholders) within 34-counties.
• Establish metrics and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Participate in budget creation and ensure funding utilization for all programs and grants, maintain records for reporting, and provide quarterly reports to organizational leadership.
• Oversee all Community Health product inventory and materials to ensure program effectiveness across all 6 branches.
• Provide excellent customer service to all neighbors, staff, donors, partner agencies, volunteers, and the public.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Public Health, or relevant field required. An equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Certifications:

• ServSafe Manager’s Certification required or eligible to complete within 90 days of employment.

Experience:

• 3+ years working with Food is Medicine, Medicaid, and social determinants of health.

• 4+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership & Team Development – Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals and teams; fosters a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Community Engagement Skills – Skilled at fostering trust, facilitating dialogue, and engaging diverse community members in program development and delivery.
• Collaborative Leadership – Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Systems Change & Problem-Solving – Skilled at identifying systemic barriers to food and health access and co-creating equitable, sustainable solutions in partnership with community members and healthcare providers
• Technical Proficiency – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable learning new technology platforms (e.g., CRM, data reporting tools, inventory systems).
• Exceptional Communication Skills – Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities; able to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail – Adept at gathering, interpreting, and applying data to improve programs and inform decision-making.
• Sound Judgment & Integrity – Demonstrates ethical decision-making, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in dynamic environments, responds effectively to shifting priorities, and leads others through change.
• Planning & Organization – Able to set priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  

• Self-Directed & Accountable – Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

• Nonprofit Experience – Prior experience in nonprofit or mission-driven environments preferred.

• Equity & Social Justice Commitment – Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people and a demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice and food equity.

• Driving Requirements – Valid North Carolina driver’s license and excellent driving record.

• Mission Alignment – Deep belief in and dedication to the Food Bank’s mission, values, and community impact.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, hear, and interact effectively with others without deliberate impediment (e.g., wearing or listening to headphones). The employee frequently sits and uses hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee will work in a variety of settings, including an office environment, warehouse, and off-site partner or community locations. This requires frequent travel by automobile, transit van, or large truck within the Food Bank’s 34-county service area.

In warehouse and kitchen environments, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, temperature fluctuations, and moderate noise levels.

These working conditions are representative of the environments an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire. This practice, in addition to hiring, applies to our recruiting, training, transfers, promotions, job benefits, pay, dismissal practices, social and recreational activities, and any other term or condition of employment.

We care about our employees, our candidates, and our community.

As such, please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.