• Job Description

  Req#: 375927000032851057

  This is a remote position.

  About our client: Our client believes that when government works, communities thrive. Launched in March 2025, they are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact. Our client's team of doers, coaches, and advisors partners with governments to create lasting, impactful change. Their vision is simple: every resident has a government they can count on, every day.
  

  
  

  Role & Organizational Impact: The Assistant Director of Values-Based Food Purchasing will lead a network of local government leaders that are facilitating major commitments to accelerate values-based food procurement practices in public, private, and civil society institutions. This network has been prototyped by the IL Tech Institute of Design Food Systems Action Lab, and our client was recently selected to become the host of this Network.
  

  
  

  Reporting to the Vice President, the Assistant Director will serve as the manager of the network, planning high impact virtual and in-person meetings, facilitating connections between members, recruiting new member jurisdictions, and providing expert coaching that helps members design policy and overcome implementation challenges.
  

  
  

  The Assistant Director will also help to expand the organization’s impact by growing their portfolio of work related to food procurement and interconnected sustainable purchasing strategies. Working closely with members of the organization’s leadership team, the Assistant Director will engage with government leaders and philanthropy, pitch projects, and identify and respond to funding opportunities that broaden our reach.
  

  
  

  Responsibilities:
  

  Network Design & Implementation
  

  • Coordinating with network members, drive network design, development of offerings, and set member expectations, building from IL Tech’s initial work.
    
  • Conduct research to understand the unique value-add the network can have and best practices for communities of practice, including through interviews, surveys, process mapping, and policy review.
    
  • Lead with curiosity and empathy to create a network space that is collaborative, solutions focused, and driven by mutual learning and respect.
    
  • Set up project management structures that drive timely completion of deliverables and key milestones.
    

  Network Coordination & Management:
  

  • Plan and facilitate regular network meetings that enable members to tap into each other’s experience and expertise.
    
  • Recruit new network members, by leveraging conferences and peer organizations, and by using the organization’s existing connections.
    
  • Set up systems to track member engagement and report metrics regularly to manager and funders. Conduct interviews and surveys to assess impact.
    
  • Coordinate and plan content development for an annual in-person convening of network members.
    
  • Collaborate with communications staff and consultants to create impactful and accessible content for various audiences (e.g., stories of impact, technical reports, analyses).
    

  Technical Assistance
  

  • Develop learning opportunities that help government leaders grow their understanding of food system landscapes and procurement laws, and develop practical skills that increase ability to move from ideas to action.
    
  • Provide individualized guidance and coaching to network members operating in different contexts, working 1:1 with network members on planning and strategy, and liaising with subject matter experts as needed.
    
  • Understand and apply industry trends, regulations, and innovations in food service procurement.
    

  Organizational Leadership and People Management
  

  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape organizational strategy, including growth of food and sustainability portfolio, communicating insights from local governments.
    
  • Lead and support resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
    
  • Positively shape organizational culture, promoting equity, transparency, and accountability across all of the organization's operations.
    
  • This role may lead, manage, and develop a team of high-performing Project Leader(s) and Associate(s), fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
    

  Who You Are:
  Our client is looking for candidates who are:
  

  • Strategic and analytic solution builders. You quickly understand complex challenges and deliver clear, practical, and impactful solutions to governments. You maintain a strategic long-term vision while effectively managing day-to-day operational details.
    

  • Expert project managers. You skillfully oversee multiple project components, strategically manage resources, and ensure timely, high-quality results, in a remote setting.
    

  • People-centered leaders. You are an experienced people manager whose leadership is rooted in coaching and mentorship. Individuals on your team excel, grow, and enjoy their work.
    

  • Clear and polished communicators. You independently create compelling and professional documents and presentations. You clearly and persuasively convey complex information to diverse audiences that include funders, senior government leaders, and external partners.
    

  • Change catalysts. You recognize that true change requires culture shifts, capacity-building, collaboration, and empowerment—in addition to better processes. You build trust and momentum, bringing stakeholders along with you while moving with urgency.
    

  • You are also: Adaptable. Collaborative. Mission aligned.
    

  
  

  
  

  Requirements

  Core Qualifications:
  

  • Bachelor’s degree required . Equivalent years of professional experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
    
  • Seven or more years of relevant experience. This may include direct experience covering topics related to values-based purchasing, nutrition, food systems, or food policy.
    
  • Knowledge of local government procurement practices, or experience working in local government.
    
  • At least two years of people management experience.
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with other technology tools.
    
  • Willingness and ability to travel, likely around 3-4 days per quarter.
    

  Experiential Qualifications:
  

  Our client believes a variety of experiences can equip individuals to excel in this role. While they expect applicants to bring many of the qualifications listed below, we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
  

  • Experience managing networks, communities of practice, or learning communities that aim to collectively support members to reach unique goals.
    
  • Understanding the capacity needs of local government leaders, institutional food purchasers, food vendors, distributors, and producers
    

  
  

  
  

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