National Community Engagement Director

National Community Engagement Director
Sharing Excess | Full Time | Remote (U.S.

-based, with national travel as needed)
Senior Leadership

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates nationwide, distributing 2 million pounds of food every week (100 million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners.

We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’ve partnered with major global voices and brands to amplify our mission, and we’re building a team that can scale both impact and community.

Reports To:

Chief Impact Officer (Nourhan Ibrahim)
Direct Reports:
Community Engagement and Volunteer Managers, Regional Coordinators, Volunteer Leadership Teams
Key Partners:
Programs, Development, Communications, Marketing
Scope:
National, multi-site

The National Community Engagement Director will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Sharing Excess’s community engagement efforts across the United States. This role is responsible for building a scalable, people-centered engagement ecosystem that drives volunteerism, strengthens partnerships, and expands grassroots impact nationally.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of engagement—from volunteer pathways and chapter development to national partnerships and community storytelling—ensuring alignment with organizational growth and mission delivery. This leader will operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and culture, building a movement of individuals and communities committed to food access and systemic change.

National Strategy & Leadership

• Design and execute a comprehensive national community engagement strategy aligned with organizational growth goals
• Build scalable systems for volunteer recruitment, onboarding, retention, and leadership development
• Serve as the organizational leader for community engagement, setting vision, priorities, and success metrics

Team & Infrastructure Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing national community engagement team
• Develop frameworks, toolkits, and systems that ensure consistency and excellence across all regions
• Create clear pathways for volunteer leadership, including ambassador and chapter models

Volunteer & Community Engagement

• Oversee national volunteer pipeline development to support operational and programmatic needs
• Build innovative engagement initiatives that deepen connection, retention, and long-term commitment
• Champion a culture where volunteers are recognized as core mission drivers
• Own strategy and execution for national and local education on Sharing Excess mission and community

Partnerships & External Engagement

• Establish and grow strategic partnerships with community organizations, corporations, and local leaders
• Represent Sharing Excess at national conferences, convenings, and public forums
• Collaborate with communications to elevate community voices and tell impactful stories

Chapter & Network Expansion

• Lead the expansion of Sharing Excess’s chapter model across key markets
• Develop resources, standards, and support systems for chapter success and alignment
• Identify opportunities for regional and national growth through community-driven initiatives

Data, Impact & Operations

• Define and track KPIs related to engagement, volunteer retention, and program impact
• Use data-driven insights to refine strategy and improve performance
• Establish policies, compliance standards, and best practices for community engagement programs

• 7+ years of experience in community engagement, volunteer management, or related fields, including…