Tampa Community Liaison

Tampa Community Liaison - Community Kitchen Position Overview

We're seeking an entrepreneurial, relationship-focused professional to serve as our Tampa Community Liaison for the Community Kitchen (CK). In this full-time role, you'll be the primary ambassador for our mission, securing sustainable funding through diverse revenue streams while cultivating meaningful partnerships throughout the Tampa Bay area.

• Represent the Community Kitchen as our lead ambassador to civic organizations, local government, philanthropists, and corporate partners throughout Tampa
• Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve annual revenue goals through meal reimbursements, grants, individual giving, and corporate sponsor ships
• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective supporters, moving them along the donor journey
• Deliver compelling presentations about our mission and impact to diverse Tampa audiences

• Scout and secure new feeding partner organizations across the Tampa Bay region
• Lead negotiations for meal reimbursement agreements and partnership terms
• Bridge connections between our Managing Chef and feeding partners for seamless service delivery
• Track partner satisfaction and proactively resolve any challenges

• Maintain consistent presence at the Tampa Community Kitchen (minimum twice weekly)
• Stay current on kitchen operations, capturing stories of impact and identifying opportunities
• Partner with specialized support team members across grants, partnerships, donor relations, volunteers, and faith community outreach
• Report regularly on fundraising momentum and partnership health

• Demonstrated success in sales, fundraising, or business development with quantifiable results
• Outstanding communication and public presentation abilities
• Sharp negotiation skills with win-win mindset
• Self-directed professional who thrives with autonomy
• Genuine passion for addressing food insecurity in Tampa
• Tampa Bay area resident with established local networks strongly preferred

• Nonprofit fundraising or social enterprise experience
• Active relationships with Tampa business and civic leaders
• Hospitality, restaurant, or food service industry knowledge
• Grant writing capabilities

• Achievement of annual fundraising targets
• Growth in quality partnerships across Tampa
• Partner retention and satisfaction scores
• Community engagement and awareness metrics

This position offers a unique opportunity to be the driving force behind a critical Tampa community resource. You'll combine your business acumen with purpose-driven work, directly impacting food security while building the sustainable future of our Community Kitchen. If you're ready to leverage your Tampa connections and fundraising expertise to feed our neighbors in need, we want to hear from you.