Thurston County Food Bank - Executive Director ED
Thurston County Food Bank - Executive Director ED
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$ 150000 - 170000
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Job Description
Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Annual budget: $13M FY 2025
For over 50 years the Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB) has been driven by a singular mission Eliminate Hunger Within Our Community in the Spirit of Neighbor Helping Neighbors. Since its humble beginnings as a volunteerled group of community members working out of a borrowed basement TCFB now owns and operates two food pantries and a 25000 square foot warehouse providing fresh frozen and shelfstable foods to four counties.
TCFB is searching for a dynamic and innovative leader to step in as the next Executive Director. This person will help drive the mission forward and make TCFBs goal a reality.
The Organization
Founded in 1972 the Thurston County Food Bank has developed into a vital resource within our community operating from three strategic locations throughout Thurston County. These include the downtown Olympia Client Services Center a 12000 sq. ft. warehouse established in 1942; a second Client Services Center in Lacey which opened in 2021 and features a 1750 sq. ft. Farm Stand a 5500 sq. ft. food bank and a 10000 sq. ft. garden space; and the expansive 25000 sq. ft. Tumwater Warehouse Regional Distribution Center.
Our dedicated team comprises 30 paid staff members bolstered by approximately 5000 volunteers each year who contribute over 60000 hours of service. Together we are committed to providing essential resources to our clients offering a selection of basic food items such as fresh produce deli sandwiches dairy products prepared salads shelfstable canned goods and frozen protein items.
The Position/Your Role
The Executive Director (ED) of the Thurston County Food Bank plays a vital role in guiding the organization to achieving its mission and financial goals and deepening the organizations roots and relationships in the communities we serve. Reporting to the Board of Directors the ED is responsible for providing comprehensive leadership and direction to all Food Bank services programs and resources. As the principal advisor to the Board the ED establishes annual goals and objectives as well as short and longrange plans ensuring that operations are efficient timely and costeffective.
A key aspect of this role is to serve as a representative of the Thurston County Food Bank building and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders including local state and federal agencies media outlets citizen interest groups and private businesses. This collaborative approach not only enhances the Food Banks visibility but also fosters community support and engagement.
The ED leads a dedicated management team acting as the toplevel executive responsible for interpreting and executing the strategic objectives set by the Board in a way that includes and empowers staff. By serving as the primary liaison between the Board and Food Bank employees the ED helps cultivate a culture of collaboration and transparency throughout the organization.
While not an exhaustive list the EDs representative duties encompass coaching mentoring and developing management team members; strengthening lines of communication and transparency among all staff; fostering relationships with external stakeholders; managing public and media relations; monitoring program performance; overseeing budgeting and financial management; enhancing donor relations and fundraising efforts; and advocating for government and legislative support. Additionally the ED plays an essential role in actively promoting the activities of TCFB and engaging in longrange strategic planning.
Together through this collaborative and proactive leadership we can ensure that the Thurston County Food Bank continues to make a positive impact on our community.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $150000 $170000.
TCFB is committed to supporting all employees through a competitive salary and benefits a commitment to equity and inclusion and training and professional development. Benefits include:
Medical dental and vision coverage
Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3 employer match
Longterm disability and life insurance
Paid holidays
Generous PTO policy for vacation and sick days
To be considered
The position is open until filled. Candidate materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis and initial interviews will begin in March. Cover letters (two pages or less) addressed to the Board of Directors and a resume can be submitted to Valtas.
You may direct questions to Ed Rogan at or 206.697.8428 or Chris Cannon at or 971.666.2621.
The Thurston County Food Bank recognizes that hunger is a symptom of poverty and that poverty is rooted in social inequities. Our philosophy of providing services in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor is tied to our commitment to supporting families so that they can be successful. The Food Bank is committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. Human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge inventiveness innovation selfexpression unique capabilities and talent that our staff volunteers and customers invest in our organization represents a significant part of our culture our reputation and our success.
TCFB is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be denied employment for reasons of differentiation regarding race religion gender age marital status disability sexual orientation and national origin. TCFB will recruit hire train and promote to all levels without regard to race religion gender age marital status physical or mental disability sexual orientation and national origin.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
