Location: Washington D.C., United States
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a manager to lead the Food Waste Warrior (FWW) unit, which advances the reduction of food loss and waste in K-12 schools nationwide through classroom toolkits, food waste audits, research, and community partnerships. The Manager serves as a strategic program and people leader, driving results through collaboration, mentorship, stakeholder engagement and operational excellence while remaining actively engaged in program implementation, partnership management, and team development.
Key Responsibilities: Serve as primary lead for the Food Waste Warrior program across school district, funder, and community partner projects; oversee program implementation and build strategic partnerships; lead, coach, mentor, and develop Program Officers/Specialists and interns; oversee operational designs to assess program impact and risks; provide oversight and quality assurance for school FWW projects, including financial and partnership support; maintain cross-collaborative partnerships with other WWF teams and school districts; collaborate on fundraising strategy and funder relationships, approving proposals and setting budgets.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of experience in program management and community-based engagement; direct experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff is essential; advanced degree preferred. Experience working in or with K-12 school systems strongly preferred. Excellent relationship management and facilitation skills. Knowledge of school food systems, nutrition services, and procurement processes preferred. Demonstrated success managing multi-year projects, budgets, and cross-functional priorities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Relocation is not provided.
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