Director of Neighbor Programs

Job Details:

Job Location:

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Headquarters - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00

Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Summary

Are you ready to lead with purpose and shape programs that connect children and other neighbors to nutritious food? As the Director of Neighbor Programs II, you will direct the Food for Kids and Food for Health programs, overseeing program strategy, budgets, food coordination, compliance, reimbursement and grant-related activities. You will guide staff, strengthen internal and community partnerships, maintain accurate and audit-ready records and help ensure services operate safely, consistently and responsively.

What success looks like in the first 6–12 months: establish clear program priorities and budgets, maintain reliable food distribution and reimbursement processes, strengthen compliance and monitoring practices, support and develop staff and build productive relationships that advance program outcomes.

• Owns program plans, budgets, expense approvals, documentation approval, reimbursement claims, site monitoring expectations and staff work assignments.
• Influences meal program expansion, funding proposals, inventory projections, community relationships and priorities across connected functions.
• Escalates compliance risks, funding concerns, policy questions, major distribution issues and matters needing officer or Human Resources review.

• Develop multiyear program plans and budgets to guide decisions and keep services reliable over time.
• Monitor progress and budgets so projections match results and needed adjustments protect program commitments.
• Review and submit monthly federal reimbursement claims to recover eligible funds and sustain program operations.
• Track expenses, card use, statements and invoices so financial records stay accurate and ready for payment.
• Oversee grants and objectives so funding, applications and assigned work stay aligned with program goals.
• Give final approval for program documentation so records are complete, accurate and ready for reporting or review.
• Work with the Development team on funding proposals and track outcomes for accurate grant reporting.

• Establish food quantities for programs so sites receive enough product without creating unnecessary waste.
• Monitor records, storage and distribution to maintain accuracy, food safety and dependable program delivery.
• Ensure federal program menus meet healthy meal requirements so children receive meals that satisfy program standards.
• Oversee federal program implementation so required processes stay consistent across sites and service models.
• Ensure federal requirements are met to reduce compliance risk and protect continued program participation.
• Monitor projected versus actual quantities to identify gaps early and adjust ordering or distribution plans.

• Oversee department interactions with Hope’s Kitchen and Help Desk to keep program service coordinated and responsive.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for Operations meal program expansion so growth remains practical and funded.
• Provide purchase and inventory projections so programs have quantities when and where they are required.

• Develop the strategic vision and implementation framework for Food for Kids and Food for Health so priorities, actions and results stay aligned.
• Coordinate staff monitoring of federal program sites to verify requirements are followed in daily operations.
• Ensure program and federal guidelines are met to protect funding, consistency and public trust.
• Ensure all Oklahoma State Department of Education monitoring requirements are met to maintain state compliance.
• Ensure each federal program site completes required paperwork so records stay audit-ready and reimbursement remains valid.

• Engage in community, state and national settings to represent program needs and identify useful opportunities.
• Work with external groups focused on poverty alleviation and food insecurity to extend program reach.
• Address distribution issues to reduce delays and keep food moving to the intended locations.
• Meet with community groups, donors and corporate partners as needed to maintain informed, respectful relationships.
• Help tell neighbor and partner stories so program experiences are documented clearly and respectfully.
• Take part in site visits with funders, legislators and community partners to provide direct program…