Manager, State Campaigns (Southeast Region)

Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. Today, through the No Kid Hungry campaign, Share Our Strength is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need. No child should go hungry in America – we’re on our way to making that a reality and we want you to join us. We’re bold, creative, always open to new ideas, and 100% dedicated to our mission. If that sounds like you, we’d like you to consider becoming part of our team.

The State Campaigns Manager will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a portfolio of 2-4 of our No Kid Hungry state campaigns in the Southeast region. This includes supporting programmatic strategies and key partnerships within the state campaign(s), serving as a primary liaison between Share Our Strength and our partners organizations, supporting partnerships with key stakeholders, tracking campaign work and grant deliverables, maintaining and review data and impact reporting within those projects, and collaborating internally to inform No Kid Hungry work across the network.

There are (2) two positions, that will be based in the Southeast region (AL, AR, MS, LA, NC, SC, FL, GA, and TN) and fully remote. Candidates must be located in the Southeast region.

The position offers a salary range of $71k-$79k. Exact compensation within the stated salary range may vary based on skills, experience, internal equity, and geographical location.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

Strategy and Campaign Execution

• Under the guidance and direction of the state (or region) lead, the State Campaigns Manager will be responsible for:
• Supporting key programmatic initiative(s) in a state campaign or portfolio of state campaigns in the Southeast region.
• Contributing to annual campaign goals, work plans, and evaluation in relevant state(s) to further No Kid Hungry’s broader programmatic goals, in partnership with external stakeholders and internal staff.
• Gathering data and relevant intel, and sharing findings, to deepen knowledge of the program gaps in a given state and inform strategy and campaign plans.
• Providing recommendations and participating in internal strategy discussions on campaign tactics and processes.

Stakeholder Relationships & Technical Assistance

• Serve as the primary liaison between Share Our Strength and No Kid Hungry partner organizations, working with them to assess needs and to identify and coordinate strategies, develop annual plans, and develop or curate tools and other resources that help them successfully execute their plans.
• Maintain relationships with key external stakeholders — may include partner organizations, state agency staff, school nutrition directors, educators, and policymakers — to support No Kid Hungry campaign models and gather relevant state knowledge.
• Provide technical and tactical assistance and support to No Kid Hungry campaigns and other partners through scheduled and ad hoc communications and meetings.
• Support strategies to engage school districts, program sponsors, state agencies, and key stakeholders to improve systems and increase participation in federal nutrition programs, including outreach, education opportunities, communications, and technical assistance provided through scheduled and ad hoc meetings.
• Represent Share Our Strength at internal and external conferences and meetings, as necessary.

Cross-Team Collaboration and Administration

• Collaborate with Grants, Center for Best Practices, Advocacy, Communications, and other program teams to develop integrated campaign strategies and support training/technical assistance efforts.
• Provide recommendations and actively participate in discussions about No Kid Hungry campaign strategies, tactics and processes.
• May track budgets for relevant projects and partnerships, working with the state lead and/or senior director to make recommendations on funding distribution and reallocations as needed.
• Conduct relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on projects and impact
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel is expected to average approximately 25% (approximately one to two trips per month). Travel demands may increase periodically to support key business initiatives and organizational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of work experience, with a minimum of two years of demonstrated success in education, grassroots organizing, advocacy, community development, program management, social justice or related field.
• Knowledge of child hunger and government programs, which include school and summer nutrition programs, SNAP, WIC and/or the Child Tax Credit, preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in anti-hunger and anti-poverty issues.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving and implementation skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, with proven project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fluid, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to maintain strong professional relationships, underscored by strong judgment and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PLAN:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan which currently includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement, wellness benefits, and paid time off (vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, holiday, parental leave, bereavement leave, military leave, and jury duty leave).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Share Our Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, age, or any other classification protected by law.