BACKGROUND
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-age children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
The organization provides over 3 million hunger-free weekends each year. The Central Florida Chapter currently plans to serve over 3,000 children in the 2026/27 school year.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position requires a take-charge, self-starter to lead the Blessings Chapter in Central Florida. The Managing Director will have overall responsibility for implementing Blessings' strategic plan with a focus on board development, local fundraising, volunteer management, program sustainability and expansion, and operations. The Managing Director will conceptualize and manage complex project plans, working in close collaboration with the Blessings regional and senior management teams and local advisory board.
The Managing Director, a direct report to the Southeastern Regional Vice President, will manage a part-time Chapter Coordinator and work with a regional team. The Central Florida Advisory Board is a key stakeholder.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managing Director is responsible for the overall performance of the chapter and is accountable for fund development, budget management, and meeting the needs of its volunteers and board. Key responsibilities include:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, including Paid Winter Break and Summer Fridays. FSA plan. 403(b) retirement plan. Relocation assistance is not available.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Blessings in a Backpack is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For assistance or to request accommodations, please contact HR at hr 'at' blessingsinabackpack . org
The Managing Director is responsible for the overall performance of the chapter and is accountable for fund development, budget management, and meeting the needs of its volunteers and board. Key responsibilities include:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, including Paid Winter Break and Summer Fridays. FSA plan. 403(b) retirement plan. Relocation assistance is not available.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Blessings in a Backpack is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For assistance or to request accommodations, please contact HR at hr 'at' blessingsinabackpack . org
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Blessings in a Backpack provides food to elementary school children on the federal free and reduced lunch program so they do not go hungry over the weekend.