Food Security Program Manager

Join Us as Food Security Manager! Are you interested in making a lasting local economic impact that is fundamental to improving public health and the well-being of the entire Wake County community? Wake County is seeking a Food Security Manager that will serve as Director for the Community Food Systems division of Wake County’s Cooperative Extension Center. This position is a critical leadership position for a high priority strategic initiative for the County. Cooperative Extension is uniquely positioned to address food security through a food systems approach bringing together urban agriculture production systems with a variety of partners committed to improving food access , expanding markets for local products , enhancing efficiency of distribution systems prevention of food loss waste . Essential Functions: Convenes and facilitates shared decision-making and alignment of resources through collective impact infrastructure to achieve food security outcomes. Develops and manages grants and contracts aligned with priority strategies and outcomes. Develops, promotes and manages strategic activities and services unique to priority populations, geographic areas and/or other strategic initiatives. Establishes and supports regional infrastructure for coordination and reporting of strategic activities. Establishes shared measurement system for determining results of collective efforts related to food security across multiple sectors, county-wide. Recommends strategic framework, aligned measures and actions to senior County officials. Prepares and provides reports and presentations regularly to the County Manager, County Commissioners and University leaders. Develops and maintains positive relationships with high level strategic partners in University system, within Wake County leadership structure and within the community.