Overview
Executive Director Jobs in Township of Columbia, Missouri, USA at Frey Consulting Group
Location: Township of Columbia
Feeding Missouri is a coalition of the six Missouri food banks working to provide hunger relief to every county in the state. These food banks are part of the Feeding America network of 200 food banks—the largest hunger-relief organization in the country. Collectively, Feeding Missouri annually distributes over 120 million pounds of food through a network of more than 1,500 community feeding programs.
Position Summary
The Executive Director will strategically coordinate, implement, and advance the mission and vision of the statewide association. Areas of responsibility include strategic and operational leadership, advocacy, community and media relations, corporate and foundation relations, board relations, fundraising, financial management, disaster relief, and state development.
This role may be based anywhere in Missouri; however, weekly representation in Columbia and Jefferson City is required.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors and leading a team of three, the Executive Director will:
Establish and execute programs, policies, and systems to promote awareness of food insecurity in Missouri.
Lead and develop a strong team while overseeing the implementation of the strategic plan.
Build and enhance relationships with legislators, policymakers, and government officials at both the state and federal levels to increase awareness and support for food security in Missouri.
Monitor legislation and evaluate its potential impact on Missouri food banks; make recommendations to the Board and take appropriate action on governmental or legislative issues.
Support and guide individual food banks in fostering strong relationships with legislators.
Work closely with Feeding America and other state associations on awareness-building, food banking policy, and best practices.
Serve as the brand ambassador and spokesperson for the statewide organization.
Collaborate with Missouri food banks to identify and build regional and statewide opportunities for securing food, transportation, and distribution services.
Identify new sources of food and funding while strengthening existing relationships.
Provide financial oversight, including performance tracking, compliance, and risk management.
Partner with state agencies and organization such as the Department of Social Services, Department of Agriculture, State Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, MO-VOAD, and others—to build collaborative initiatives where food banking intersects with their work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Experience with media relations and public speaking preferred.
5+ years of experience in nonprofit or business management, fundraising, legislative relations, public policy, or community relations.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a detail-oriented, motivated, and enthusiastic leader.
Established relationships with legislators, policymakers, or individuals in the food industry preferred.
Ability to maintain a regular presence in the state Capitol and travel throughout Missouri, including to the six food banks.
Must live in Missouri (no farther than two hours from the state Capitol); central Missouri location preferred.
Superior oral and written communication skills required. Strong financial acumen essential.
Proficient in technology with the ability to quickly learn software and database programs.
Feeding Missouri offers an outstanding culture and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We welcome referrals to professionals who may be interested in this exceptional opportunity.
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Executive Director
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Title: Executive Director
Company: Frey Consulting Group
Location: Township of Columbia, Missouri, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact
