Director, Kosher Food Bank & Food Distributor Serv

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami, FL 33162Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearAre you ready to make a difference in our community? At Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), you’ll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Joining our team means contributing to a well-respected organization with over a century of service to the South Florida community, rooted in the values of compassion, inclusivity, and resilience. Our team members find purpose in empowering individuals and families through meaningful programs and initiatives. We foster a collaborative environment where your talents are valued, and you’ll have opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking to be part of an organization that values your contributions and promotes a culture of unity and support, JCS is the place to be.

 

The Director of the Kosher Food Bank and Community Food Distribution provides strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality kosher food assistance and wraparound services to individuals and families in need. This position is responsible for full oversight of operations, staff, volunteers, fundraising and resource development, maintaining and strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring compliance with food safety in observance of kashrut (kosher) requirements. The Director also ensures that the Kosher Food Bank reflects the agency’s mission, values, and commitment to dignity and inclusion.

All full-time employees are required to actively participate in JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzvah and other similar events. These events are essential to our organizational culture, and leadership participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. By attending, full-time employees help set the standard for involvement and demonstrate our commitment to these meaningful traditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

 

Program Leadership and Oversight


Provide strategic direction for all JCS Kosher Food Bank programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with agency goals
Develop and implement annual operating plans, budgets, and program objectives; monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Lead and supervise daily operations, including food ordering, inventory control, scheduling pickups/deliveries, and facility management
Ensure compliance with kashrut, food safety regulations, and all local/state/federal guidelines
Oversee the assessment process for eligible food bank clients and ensure client intakes/renewals are timely as well as client confidential records are maintained, complete, and accurate
Participate as an active member of the senior management team


Client Services and Community Resource Coordination


Provide compassionate and culturally sensitive service to clients, ensuring access to nutritious kosher food and supportive services
Oversees the needs assessments to ensure appropriate referrals are made to internal JCS services (e.g., mental health, housing, employment) and external community resources, and that progress is tracked
Track trends in client needs and maintain comprehensive monthly statistical reports


Fundraising, Donor Relations, and Resource Development


Partner with the Resource Development team to design and implement fundraising campaigns, mitzvah projects, and special events (e.g. Kids for Kosher Food Bank, Kosher Helpings, holiday drives)
Cultivate and steward donors, including individuals, synagogues, businesses, and foundations, ensuring timely donor recognition and acknowledgments
Network with food banks, vendors, and community partners to secure in-kind donations and expand access to kosher products


Volunteer Engagement and Community Partnerships


Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers, ensuring meaningful and safe service opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with synagogues, schools, civic groups, and corporate partners to strengthen volunteer engagement and financial support
Represent JCS and the Kosher Food Bank at community events, interagency meetings, and collaborative initiatives to raise awareness and build alliances
Lead and coordinate community food distribution and events


Financial and Administrative Management


Develop the program budget, approve expenditures, and maintain accurate bookkeeping of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and check requests
Ensure accurate data entry and timely preparation of internal and external reports
Maintain a strong culture of accountability and compliance with agency policies, grant requirements, and relevant laws


 

SupervISION:

Directly supervise office staff, warehouse staff, and a team of volunteers. Responsibilities include hiring,