The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) – www.fbem.org is seeking a President/CEO who is passionate about ending hunger!  The FBEM, a 35+ year-old regional food distribution network, seeks an empowering, collaborative leader with a proven track record of successful organizational management, relationship building and high professional ethics. The President/CEO will be instrumental in building upon the FBEM’s solid foundation of highly competent employees, strong financial backing and well-regarded reputation (both regionally and nationally) to reduce hunger in our 22-county service area. 

The successful candidate will be a talented networker who demonstrates an inclusive, transparent management style and strong business acumen; a person capable of leading the FBEM’s 100+ employees and 6,500+ volunteers as they distribute over 65 million pounds of fresh water and food to those in need.  As the public face of this award-winning Food Bank, the President/CEO must have an engaging, compelling presence and be genuine in their desire to achieve food security in our region! 

DUTIES:

The President/CEO is responsible for the overall administration and management of the FBEM, including its staff, programs, facilities, finances, events and partnerships.  Guided by the 18-member Board of Directors, the President/CEO’s primary focus will be to ensure that the FBEM’s services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.  Areas of responsibility include roughly 40% of time spent on oversight of internal operations (programming, finance, human resources, marketing/communications, administration, etc.) and 60% of time managing and promoting external affairs (public relations, fundraising, partnership development, etc.).  

Specific job duties include:

Operations and Personnel Management

• Implement work plans to meet strategic objectives; provide guidance, direction and authorization to carry out plans in conjunction with senior leadership (VP of Operations & Finance, VP of Development & Communications, VP of Partnerships & External Affairs, Director of Human Resources)
• Administer operational policies in accordance with Board approval
• Review operating results of the organization and take steps to correct any issues or concerns
• Directly oversee the current leadership team (4 employees) and indirectly manage the remaining FBEM staff (100+ employees) and volunteers
• Assure proper compliance with employment law as it relates to personnel matters
• Assist in identifying, recruiting and educating FBEM leadership personnel
• Provide adequate training, supervision and evaluation of staff in a fair and equitable manner
• Develop expertise in staff by encouraging further education and training; providing learning and leadership opportunities for growth
• Oversee all disciplinary actions including terminations

 Fiscal management

• Follow established policies, procedures and internal controls for prudent financial management
• Prepare operational budget in consultation with the VP of Operations & Finance (~$11.5M annually) and monitor monthly
• Manage FBEM assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in a manner that is fiscally sound; ensure that the FBEM maintains reserved funds and completes the annual audit
• Provide proper financial record keeping and reporting to the BOD through quarterly dashboard progress reports and transparent, ongoing communications
• Ensure timely fundraising goals are set and met
• Seek new/additional revenue through diverse sources including grants, partnerships, donations, etc. (Current revenue averages $60M annually)

 Planning and Development

• Facilitate strategic planning, including short-term and long-term goal setting, objectives, plans and policies
• Plan and direct all investigations and negotiations pertaining to mergers, joint ventures, the acquisition of businesses, expansion or the sale of major assets with the approval of the BOD
• Support the work of the FBEM Board of Directors, providing staff support to the Board, Officers and committees as needed

 Communication and Public Relations

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for FBEM, demonstrating sensitivity, diplomacy and tact
• Promote the FBEM and its initiatives through relationships with the media, governmental agencies, community and corporate organizations, agricultural groups, foundations, donors and the public at events, local meetings and at other venues as appropriate
• Advocate for the FBEM on hunger issues (in conjunction with Food Bank Council of Michigan and Feeding America) to legislative bodies
• Represent the FBEM in regional and national collaborative efforts to address food insecurity