Executive Director - Feeding Georgia

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The Opportunity

Feeding Georgia is the state association for Georgia’s Feeding America food banks, working to strengthen, unite, and advocate for a network of food banks focused on eliminating hunger in Georgia. Through strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and resource mobilization, the organization ensures that food banks across the state have the resources they need to provide nutritious food to those in need. Feeding Georgia is governed by a Board of Directors composed of the Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors of Georgia’s food banks.

The Executive Director will build on Feeding Georgia’s strong foundation, fostering deeper collaboration among food banks, expanding resources, and ensuring the network’s long-term sustainability. This leader will champion policy initiatives at the state and federal levels, cultivate key relationships with funders and corporate partners, and strengthen statewide food distribution programs.

This role needs a leader with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively navigate policy, advocacy, and partnerships. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable engaging with legislators, government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and corporate partners as they are working alongside food bank leaders to address complex challenges. Additionally, the Executive Director must focus on strengthening Feeding Georgia’s internal infrastructure to support sustainable growth and impact.

With a network built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose, Feeding Georgia’s next Executive Director will need to build trusted relationships with elected officials, state agencies, and private sector partners to advance a cohesive statewide strategy. They will also lead a strategic evaluation of the organization’s systems, investments, and service delivery to ensure it remains responsive to the evolving needs of food banks and the communities they serve.

This is a unique opportunity for a bold, resourceful leader to drive impact at the state level, positioning Feeding Georgia as a national model for food security and partnership-driven solutions. The Executive Director will be based in the greater Atlanta metro area, with their primary office location at Feeding Georgia’s office at the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic vision, relationship-building skills, and operational expertise to lead Feeding Georgia into its next chapter. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who possess the following qualities and experiences:

Trusted Relationship Builder

• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, state and federal agencies, policymakers, and community partners.
• Skilled at engaging with Georgia’s legislature and state agencies in advancing important policies and initiatives.
• A uniter who can bring people together across urban and rural Georgia, creating collaboration and shared success.

Mission-Driven Leader

• Deep care for and commitment to our neighbors facing hunger.
• A nonpartisan, mission-driven approach that prioritizes collaboration and practical solutions.
• Experience working closely with an association and/or Board of Directors and leading a high-performing team.
• A leadership style that creates collaboration, professional growth, and a positive organizational culture.

Visionary Strategist

• A leader who can set and execute a bold strategy for Feeding Georgia, ensuring that the organization remains a strong advocate for food banks while keeping neighbors at the center of its work.
• The ability to assess and enhance Feeding Georgia’s infrastructure, ensuring sustainability and operational efficiency.

Resourceful Steward

• Strong financial oversight skills, ensuring Feeding Georgia’s fiscal health and accountability.
• Experience in securing state and federal grants, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic funding.
• Ability to develop creative strategies for sustainable funding and fair resource distribution across the network.
• Familiarity with state contracts, procurement, and federal nutrition programs is a plus.

Compelling Communicator

• An authentic storyteller who can have discussions related to hunger and food security in a way that engages with a wide variety of audiences effectively.
• Confident communicator who is comfortable engaging with media and leveraging opportunities to elevate Feeding Georgia’s visibility and impact.

Adaptable Problem-Solver

• A proactive and resourceful leader who can anticipate challenges, navigate policy shifts, and develop innovative solutions.
• Someone who takes initiative, builds trust, and makes it easy for people to say “yes” by providing timely, accurate, actionable information.

Why work with Feeding Georgia?

Feeding Georgia is composed of seven regional Feeding America food banks and maximizes their impact by collaborating on strategic initiatives, advocating on their behalf and coordinating statewide efforts. Together, we are leading a statewide effort to end hunger in Georgia.

Our member food banks work with more than 2,000 pantries distributing food throughout Georgia to 156,500 unique individuals each week.

Together, we:

Collaborate

We forge partnerships across public, corporate, and foundation sectors to support member food banks.

• Statewide Industry Food and Fund Drive Competitions
• Capacity Building Grants
• Childhood Hunger Innovation Summit

Advocate

We educate lawmakers and the public about policies that combat hunger.

• Georgia State Tax Exemptions
• Federal USDA Programs
• National Conferences and Events

Coordinate

Our programs supply essential resources, fostering efficiency and collaboration among food banks.

• Disaster Response
• Strategic Planning and Best Practice Convenings
• Farm to Food Bank Program

Want to know more? Visit Feeding Georgia’s website at https://feedinggeorgia.org/.

Application and Benefits

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Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and starts at $140K+ annually. This position includes 12 paid holidays, 10 sick leave days, and 15 paid vacation days. Additionally, Feeding Georgia provides an IRA with a 3% match, 100% employer paid health insurance for staff, long-term disability, dental, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: Feeding Georgia is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Feeding Georgia does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of any status protected under local, state, or federal law.