Director of Economic Mobility
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Business
Business Management
St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) JOB DESCRIPTION Director of Economic Mobility
Immediate Supervisor: Vice President of Community Impact and Innovation
Employees Supervised: Economic Mobility Team
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Position SummaryThe Director of Economic Mobility will lead the St. Louis Area Foodbank's Economic Mobility Strategy, an innovative initiative designed to decrease long‑term reliance on food assistance by expanding access to upward economic mobility and financial stability through occupational training, workforce partnerships, financial literacy, and wraparound support. This leadership role oversees strategy development, program design and implementation, partnership cultivation, staff management, and outcomes evaluation to ensure individuals can access quality employment, achieve financial well‑being, and experience long‑term economic stability.
The Director will collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams, community partners, employers, and funders to transform food access sites into launch pads for long‑term stability and opportunity. In doing so, the Director will lead a high‑performing Economic Mobility team that advances the Foodbank's mission across the bi‑state region.
Impact of the RoleThe Director of Economic Mobility plays a critical role in advancing the Foodbank's next phase of strategic evolution – deepening our focus on economic empowerment and long‑term stability across the bi‑state region. By integrating food assistance with career training, financial tools, and wraparound services, this role directly advances the mission to support long‑term independence, reduce food insecurity, and strengthen communities across the bi‑state region.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Economic Mobility Strategy.
- Design and efficiently manage integrated pathways from food insecurity to stable employment, incorporating training, financial empowerment, and wraparound support services.
- Establish annual program goals, success metrics, and reporting structures aligned with strategic organizational priorities.
- Lead the design and execution of training cohorts, financial literacy programs, and job readiness initiatives.
- Supervise, coach, and develop Economic Mobility team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and mission alignment while championing our core values (Evolve, People‑Centric, Integrity, and Courage).
- Establish and oversee career pathway programs in high‑demand fields such as healthcare, logistics, skilled trades, Information Technology (IT), hospitality, food service, or renewable energy.
- Expand short‑term credentialing opportunities such as forklift operation, Information Technology (IT) support, healthcare‑related or skilled trades credentials, and other industry‑recognized certifications.
- Develop apprenticeship and internship pathways through partnerships with trade schools and employers.
- Ensure job readiness workshops including resume development, interviewing skills, and workplace professionalism are accessible, effective, and aligned with employer expectations.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of financial education workshops, coaching, and digital tools in partnership with industry experts and community leaders.
- Expand access to banking, savings, and credit‑building products through partnerships with credit unions and community finance organizations, leveraging best‑in‑class resources and programming from community partners.
- Implement programs supporting budgeting, debt management, credit repair, home ownership readiness, and long‑term financial planning.
- Collaborate with community partners to determine effective and efficient opportunities to implement transportation, childcare, digital access, and case management supports that reduce barriers to participation.
- Ensure participants receive ongoing food assistance during training and job transitions.
- Build and oversee a comprehensive case management system that tracks goals, monitors outcomes, and…
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