Director of Programming and Partnership Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Director of Policy and Advocacy to lead the strategic development of programs, projects, and events.

• Create engaging programs in partnership with stakeholders and IPHN staff to achieve desired outcomes.

• Work alongside the IPHN advisory board and staff to further IPHN’s strategic objectives.

• Oversee the development and enhancement of programmatic initiatives, projects, and workflows.

• Involve IPHN partners in the design and execution of programs.

• Formulate communication and partnership strategies while managing crucial partner relationships.

• Engage with national and global faith leaders, food systems stakeholders, and organizations.

• Build relationships with leaders in higher education, congregations, organizations, scholars, funders, and programmatic partners.

• Ensure representation of faith communities most affected by issues in the policy discussions that IPHN advocates for.

• Participate on committees related to faith and public health.

• Serve as a consulting liaison to partner organizations while maintaining stakeholder relationships across diverse regions, perspectives, and demographic groups.

• Facilitate discussions on public health and faith teachings within faith communities and the broader public.

• Organize educational webinars and contribute articles to IPHN’s blog, newsletter, and publications.

• Assist in planning events and managing logistics.

• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to gather program ideas, resources, and collaboration opportunities.

• Take part in denominational activities that support IPHN objectives.

• Conduct research and monitor developments in the sector to enhance educational programs.

• Reach out to potential funders and identify funding opportunities.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master of Public Health degree or its equivalent.

• Relevant credentials, such as Registered Dietitian.

• Ordination or professional affiliation in a specific religious tradition is preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of management experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, NationBuilder, and Asana.

• Experience presenting to faith-based audiences.

• A strong commitment to public health and collaboration with faith communities.

• Dedication to advancing public health, ideally from a faith/spiritual perspective.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism.

• Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside normal business hours, including weekends and after-hours events.

• Knowledge of and experience in engaging with a broad network of stakeholders across different geographies, sectors, demographic groups, and perspectives.

• Familiarity with IPHN is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• All employees work from their home offices.

• Occasional travel (1–2 times per year) for all-team in-person meetings.

• An inclusive, equitable, and accessible application process.

• Confidential application accommodations that do not impact candidacy.