This position manages Spoonfuls’ outreach, education, advocacy, and general community engagement work, including informing and executing Spoonfuls’ Public Affairs Strategy. It's a great opportunity for a strategic thinker who excels at relationship-building and enjoys being a public “face” of the organization. Reporting to the Chief of Communications & Public Affairs, the Senior Manager will work closely with Spoonfuls’ Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to forge and deepen connections and drive community conversations about wasted food, food insecurity, the climate emergency, Spoonfuls' impact, and the benefits of food recovery. The Senior Manager will funnel individuals to a range of opportunities to support our work. Familiarity with the communities in which we operate is a plus.

● 5+ years’ relevant experience at a Manager level or higher (if you haven’t worked at a Manager level before but you have applicable experience and/or transferable skills that would translate well to this role, we encourage you to apply) ● A passion for, and familiarity with, food and/or environmental justice issues – candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply ● Familiarity with legislative process and movement-building ● Strong communication skills - verbal and written; previous public speaking and/or group facilitation experience required ● Must be highly organized with strong project management experience ● Good judgment; ability to problem-solve ● Demonstrated experience in deadline-driven roles/environments ● Comfortable giving and receiving feedback ● Flexibility; able to comfortably re-prioritize as needed ● Comfortable with hybrid work environments - remote and in-person (position reports into our Greater Boston office two days per week) ● People management experience (experience managing hybrid/remote teams preferred) ● Reliable personal vehicle for reporting into our Greater Boston-based office (off public transportation) and to offsite meetings, across our service territory, as needed