Manager, State Campaigns – Southeast Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +7 more locations.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of a portfolio comprising 2–4 No Kid Hungry state campaigns within the Southeast region.

• Aid in key programmatic initiatives related to state campaigns.

• Contribute to the establishment of annual campaign objectives, work plans, and evaluations in collaboration with external stakeholders and internal team members.

• Collect data and pertinent intelligence to shape strategic and campaign planning.

• Offer recommendations and engage in internal strategic discussions regarding campaign tactics and processes.

• Act as the primary point of contact between Share Our Strength and partner organizations affiliated with No Kid Hungry.

• Evaluate partner needs, identify and coordinate strategies, formulate annual plans, and create or curate tools and resources.

• Foster and maintain relationships with partner organizations, state agency personnel, school nutrition directors, educators, and policymakers.

• Provide technical and tactical support through scheduled and on-demand communications and meetings.

• Facilitate the engagement of school districts, program sponsors, state agencies, and key stakeholders to enhance systems and participation in federal nutrition programs.

• Represent Share Our Strength at necessary internal and external conferences and meetings.

• Collaborate with Grants, the Center for Best Practices, Advocacy, Communications, and other program teams.

• Monitor budgets and recommend funding allocations and adjustments as required.

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on projects and their impacts.

• Travel approximately 25%, typically involving one to two trips per month.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.

• At least two years of proven success in education, grassroots organizing, advocacy, community development, program management, social justice, or a related field.

• Preferred knowledge of child hunger and government programs, including school and summer nutrition programs, SNAP, WIC, and/or the Child Tax Credit.

• Demonstrated passion for anti-hunger and anti-poverty initiatives.

• A proactive self-starter with exceptional problem-solving and implementation abilities.

• Highly detail-oriented with established project management skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects within a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management capabilities.

• Excellent judgment and emotional intelligence.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Must reside in the Southeast region (AL, AR, MS, LA, NC, SC, FL, GA, and TN).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Retirement plan.

• Wellness benefits.

• Paid vacation leave.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid personal leave.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Paid military leave.

• Paid jury duty leave.