Location: Texas, Remote. Location is flexible
FLSA: EXEMPT
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Board of Directors

THE COLLABORATIVE FOR FRESH PRODUCE
The Collaborative for Fresh Produce (CFP) is a nonprofit organization that sources and distributes surplus
produce to those in need through partnerships with growers and food banks. CFP was founded by
Feeding Texas, the state association of food banks, and is one of eight Regional Produce Collaboratives
(RPC) supported by Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks. CFP works closely with other
collaboratives and food bank staff across the Southwest to source donations of surplus produce and then
manages the logistics of getting it to food banks in shipments that are the right size and mix for each
individual community.

CFP is overseen by a Board of Directors responsible for ensuring it fulfills its mission and meets its
performance targets. CFP’s goal is to increase the amount of high-quality, high-variety produce to feed
people experiencing hunger.

CFP has six remote team members and an annual budget of $15 million. CFP contracts with Feeding
Texas for financial and accounting services.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Director manages the operations of the Collaborative for Fresh Produce under the
direction of its Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for strategic planning;
developing and managing an annual budget with the support of the Feeding Texas accounting team;
building and supervising a high-performing team; ensuring effective collaboration and coordination
with external partners, including food bank customers and other Feeding America regional produce
collaboratives; and cultivating relationships with donors and other partners for mutual benefit.
You are the perfect candidate if you are a strong manager with significant operations and business
development experience, strong communication skills and personal integrity, adept at developing and
nurturing trust-based relationships, and a passion for the CFP mission. Strong analytical skills and the

ability to make data-driven decisions are imperative. We want someone entrepreneurial, action-
oriented, flexible in your approach to problem-solving, and able to deal with ambiguity. This is the

perfect position for someone who wants to work in a changing environment and support program
growth. Ability to manage a remote team, knowledge of the produce industry, and desire to travel are
required; experience in food banking is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Strategy Development
● Under the direction of the Board of Directors set organizational goals and develop strategies,
policies and protocols to meet those targets and advance organizational mission.
● Develop initiatives to strengthen performance and solve organizational challenges.
● Establish metrics and use data-driven program evaluation to measure progress toward overall
organizational goals and metrics and continuously evaluate these metrics to the Board of Directors
and food bank customers for improved outcomes.
Staff Management
● Manage the overall day to day operations, staff, and resources of the organization.
● Take initiative to expand the skills, knowledge and diversity of CFP staff. Ensure expectations for
position responsibilities are clear and performance is regularly assessed.
● Optimize performance by regularly assessing and ensuring optimal organization of team members
and workflows.
External and Board Relations
● Promote a strong, effective and collegial relationship with all members of the CFP Board of Directors.
● Meet regularly with the Chair of the Board, advising regarding operations, finances, and external
relations.
● Ensure effective collaboration and transparent communication with Feeding America regional
produce staff, other regional produce coops, and food bank customers.
● In coordination with other regional produce coops, state associations, and Feeding America
regional engagement managers, align and integrate CFP goals and strategies with regional and
national agricultural sourcing strategies in compliance with the member contract.
Financial Management
● Monitor the financial status of the organization, including execution of long and short-range
financial plans.
● Ensure financial performance, measurement, and compliance.
● Oversee the annual budgeting process and assure adequate risk management strategies and
financial reporting relationships are in place.

● Establish operational as well as financial metrics to more effectively track efficiencies and progress
against strategic and tactical goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Desired Attributes
● Critical Thinker – Asks pertinent questions while working with a high degree of ambiguity.
Competent in identifying new systematic solutions. Listens carefully, solicits and incorporates
feedback from others. Suspends judgment until all facts have been gathered and considered.
● Metrics Driven – Drives focus and strategy for optimizing program budget, resulting in reports
that illustrate the program’s current state and opportunities to key stakeholders.
● Integrity – Exhibits honesty and truthfulness when interacting with coworkers, customers, and
stakeholders. Displays high ethical standards and provides clear expectations of team to support
the same.
● Accountable – Sets clearly defined goals and measures results against communicated goals.
Overcomes resistance by utilizing skilled change management techniques. Highly self-motivated
and drives expected level of motivation.
● Business Acumen – “Financial literacy” as demonstrated by having successfully created and
managed budgets, presented financial statements, and made necessary expense adjustments to
meet budgetary goals

B. Education, Experience, and Training
● Degree in a related field
● 5-7 years management experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in food distribution
or supply chain operations. Non-profit experience is a plus.
● Food bank experience preferred

C. Knowledge and Skills
● Advanced data analytics, organization and management skills
● Understanding of nonprofit and food industry workings and culture
● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals
of diverse backgrounds
● Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel, and working knowledge of current
industry warehousing, distribution and logistics software
● Attention to detail and accuracy
● Ability to work in high volume, time critical processing environment
● Ability to work individually and as part of a team
● Positive, professional oral and written communication skills
● Good organizational and time management skills
● Ability to work at a detailed level to further vision and strategic goals
● Commitment to CFP mission

D. Travel
● Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of time on job

COMPENSATION

Salary range is $120,000 to $150,000 based on years of experience and qualifications. Competitive
benefits package.

APPLICATION
To apply for the position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@feedingtexas.org. Applications
only accepted via email.

CFP is an equal opportunity employer.