The Vermont Foodbank seeks a data savvy and analytical relationship-builder responsible for expanding the Foodbank’s deep community work* to 2-3 new communities of focus during FY22-FY24. The successful candidate will be able to discover valid sources of data, uncover the story behind numbers and tell that story to both technical and non-technical audiences. An understanding of equitable data sources is key.
The Data Insights Project Manager (DIPM) will build partnerships with community leaders and local organizations interested in making long-term improvements to food security. DIPM is also responsible for helping to determine the impact of the Vermont Foodbank’s community-based programs and services using both quantitative and qualitative data. This position collects and analyzes internal and external data to help drive innovation, decision-making, and program planning in our deep community work and in overall organizational strategy.
As part of the Community Impact department, this position will support the Foodbank’s efforts to utilize data to effectively understand and serve those in specific communities and statewide. The DIPM will ultimately create a guide for deep community work for use in additional communities across the state.
*strategy VF is intentionally deploying to augment traditional food acquisition and distribution through partners. Identifying the barriers to food access that are unique to an underserved community and co-creating solutions to hunger there. Solutions could include right-sizing existing VF services or trying something new, all led by and executed through local partners and/or potentially already existing collaboratives.
This position’s workload can be handled remotely, however applicants should be available for regular travel to the Northeast Kingdom as it is the initial geographic focus area for this work. If needed, applicants can also use office space at one of the Foodbank’s three facilities, in Barre, Brattleboro, or Rutland, or at our shared office space in Chittenden County.
To apply for this 2-year position, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/820698/Data-Insights-Project-Manager and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter attached. Anticipated salary range starting at $70-80K
Candidates for these positions will build on a healthy, transparent culture with emphasis on creating a team atmosphere and bring fresh approaches to problem solving and challenge staff by posing questions, thinking broadly, and providing focus on strategy. The selected candidates will join an energetic, empowered team that derives joy from the work and is wholly dedicated to VF’s mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity. The Vermont Foodbank’s work culture is forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways: as organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts, and in working towards a future where everyone in Vermont has enough food every day.
Candidates for these positions will build on a healthy, transparent culture with emphasis on creating a team atmosphere and bring fresh approaches to problem solving and challenge staff by posing questions, thinking broadly, and providing focus on strategy. The selected candidates will join an energetic, empowered team that derives joy from the work and is wholly dedicated to VF’s mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity. The Vermont Foodbank’s work culture is forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways: as organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts, and in working towards a future where everyone in Vermont has enough food every day.