Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS), a division of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, seeks a compassionate, mission-driven Nutrition & Food Security Program Manager to lead programs that address food insecurity, combat social isolation, and strengthen community connections for older adults and individuals with differing abilities. Reporting to the Director of Food Security Programs, the manager oversees Meals on Wheels, the Kosher Senior Café, the Kindness Café workplace inclusion program, and senior activities and events.
Responsibilities: • Manage daily operations across multiple nutrition and food security programs • Supervise program coordinators, support staff, volunteers, and program participants • Mentor, train, and support a dedicated volunteer workforce • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and kosher kitchen requirements • Monitor budgets, reporting requirements, program outcomes, and grant documentation • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, vendors, and service providers
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree with at least three years of relevant experience also considered • 2–3 years in food service, senior services, nonprofit program coordination, or a related field • Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, or other at-risk populations required • Meal planning, inventory management, and volunteer supervision experience strongly preferred • Food safety certification (e.g. ServSafe) required upon hire or within a specified timeframe • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle with adequate insurance
Salary: $55,000/year.