General Manager

Great American Community Kitchen is looking for a General Manager to build our grassroots charity into one of the leading non-profit organizations serving the Northern Virginia area.

The ideal candidate should embody our mission of providing a hand up to food insecure communities throughout the DC Metro area and effectively build our 501(c)(3) charity into one of the leading organizations serving the food insecure.

Core Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Provide leadership and management of our growing team.
• Oversee and expand the size and quality of the program, including food supply and distribution.
• Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Fund Development, Budget and Finance

• Actively seek funding opportunities including grant writing, donor interactions, development of strategic financial campaign.
• Effectively represent the Community Kitchen in public settings, to include presentations to current and potential donors and speaking opportunities that increase the Community Kitchen’s visibility.
• Develop and track proposals and reporting for all foundation, government and corporate fundraising programs.
• Work alongside area businesses to develop or be included in existing Corporate giving/Corporate match programs.
• Work with the board on developing the annual budget.
• Develop and implement short and long-term planning that ensures adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its mission.

Marketing and Communications

• Develop community engagement with the program through an engaging website, periodic newsletters and annual report that summarizes the organizations accomplishments and recognizes financial donors and volunteers.
• Create and manage content for social media platforms, website and printed materials.
• Publicize the activities of the organization, it’s impact and goals.

Qualifications:

• Share our passion for helping those in need of a hand up in the northern Virginia area
• Visionary capable of translating concepts in to results
• Self-motivated, critical thinker with sound decision-making skills
• Confident and natural communicator

All applicants should submit their resume to communitykitchen@gar-sc.com