Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$95k–$110k/yr
ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN: DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides hands-on culinary job training…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Program Management, Public Health, Nutrition Policy, Budget Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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Lead the Food is Medicine initiatives and the Healthy Corners program to increase access to nutritious food in underserved communities. Manage a team of professionals and cultivate strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, public health agencies, and small business owners.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of leadership in public health, nutrition, or social entrepreneurship. Candidates must have direct experience with federal nutrition programs and a demonstrated commitment to serving populations in food deserts.
ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN:
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides hands-on culinary job training while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed in our city. We serve scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools; deliver fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets; provide delicious catering; and operate fast-casual cafes. Above all else, we are committed to creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive community, both outside our doors and right here on our team. We strive to offer a safe environment to learn, discover and develop individual strengths, and pursue meaningful career pathways. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognize and work to address the lasting effects of historic injustices and systemic racism, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ people, returning citizens, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply to join our team.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Food is Medicine and Healthy Corners Department advances DCCK's efforts to increase access to healthy food through innovative programs, partnerships, and community-based solutions. As DCCK expands its engagement in the Food is Medicine field, the department serves as the organization's in-house source of expertise and technical assistance, helping to identify opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and support the development of nutrition-focused programming across the organization.
Our Healthy Corners program is the country's preeminent model for bringing healthful foods to small corner stores in communities with limited access to supermarkets and other robust retail food options. First launched in 2011, Healthy Corners now delivers affordable fruits and vegetables to 50 small corner stores, provides technical and infrastructure assistance to small business owners seeking to expand their healthy food sales, and operates a SNAP Match nutrition incentive program that empowers low-income shoppers to make healthy choices on limited budgets.
Through Healthy Corners and emerging Food is Medicine efforts, the department works across DCCK and with external partners to provide strategic leadership, subject matter expertise, and operational support for healthy food access and nutrition-focused programs. The department plays a key role in helping DCCK explore new partnerships, funding opportunities, and innovative approaches that connect more residents with healthy foods and supportive programs.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Food is Medicine and Healthy Corners will provide leadership for DC Central Kitchen's Food is Medicine engagement while leading the continued growth and development of the Healthy Corners program as a nationally acclaimed model for sustainable solutions to disparities in food access. By managing a team of dedicated professionals and working collaboratively across the organization, the Director will support more than 50 small business partners in becoming even more robust and reliable access points for fresh and healthful foods.
As DCCK expands its engagement in the Food is Medicine space, the Director will serve as the organization's internal resource and subject matter expert, partnering with other DCCK departments and ventures to navigate evolving policies and opportunities related to the healthcare field, federal benefit programs such as SNAP and WIC, and public sector partnerships with agencies such as DC Health. Through this work, the Director will help identify and advance opportunities that connect more residents with healthy foods and supportive programs while strengthening DCCK's role as a leader in innovative nutrition and food access solutions.
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This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be changed at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. All team members are expected to assist DC Central Kitchen in achieving its goals even if such tasks are beyond the scope of this outline. The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
DC Central Kitchen is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a Strengths-based organization.
We fight hunger differently.
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed. DCCK’s social ventures include serving scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools, delivering fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets, and operating fast-casual cafes in the District of Columbia.
Offices: 2121 1st St SW, Ste 140, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US · 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, East Building, Washington, District of Columbia 20020, US · 901 G St. NW, Inside the MLK Public Library, Washington, DC 20001, US
We fight hunger differently.
DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed. DCCK’s social ventures include serving scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools, delivering fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets, and operating fast-casual cafes in the District of Columbia.
Offices: 2121 1st St SW, Ste 140, Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US · 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, East Building, Washington, District of Columbia 20020, US · 901 G St. NW, Inside the MLK Public Library, Washington, DC 20001, US
