Senior Director, No Kid Hungry State Campaigns

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. Lead development of multi-year strategies across regional No Kid Hungry state campaigns .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multi-year strategies for state campaigns, with a strong focus on advocacy, public policy, and community development. Proven ability to manage budgets, build relationships, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

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State Campaign LeadershipBudget ManagementAdvocacy and Public Policy ExperienceInterpersonal and Relationship Management SkillsTeam Building and People Management

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Hard Skills

Campaign Strategy DevelopmentBudget ManagementData AnalysisProgram ManagementFederal Nutrition Programs Knowledge

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeGrant Management SoftwareProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Anti-Hunger InitiativesCommunity DevelopmentSocial ServicesStakeholder EngagementEquity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of multi-year strategies across regional No Kid Hungry state campaigns
Guide state campaign leads in developing data- and best-practice-informed goals and annual plans
Review draft goals and plans for Managing Director approval
Co-lead organizational programmatic strategy in one or two priority areas
Develop broader state campaign strategies informed by learnings, data, policy, and research
Lead gathering of impact and learnings
Oversee annual planning, budgeting, grantmaking, and reporting standards
Promote consistent use of organizational systems and tools
Support state campaigns’ public presence, coordinated messaging, and media engagement
Serve as a No Kid Hungry spokesperson with regional media and high-level stakeholders
Facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing across states and the broader State Campaigns team
Identify cross-state projects and training opportunities
Build relationships between state campaign teams and Policy, Advocacy, and Communications teams
Help develop and communicate team-wide planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
Represent state campaigns work in department leadership tables and meetings
Directly manage 4–7 staff, with additional staff reporting through the role
Provide direction, feedback, coaching, performance management, and talent development
Support staffing needs and succession planning with HR and senior leadership
Promote equity, inclusion, transparency, collaboration, and internal culture-building
Collaborate with Development on fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship opportunities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
10+ years’ previous work experience in advocacy, public policy, community development, program management, or social services
Experience leading successful state campaigns, ideally in multiple states, including building and executing campaign strategies and navigating dynamic environments
Experience working with state and local government officials, state agency staff, businesses, and community-based organizations
Deep knowledge of federal nutrition programs such as school breakfast, summer meals, SNAP, and other benefits integration initiatives
Demonstrated interest in anti-hunger and anti-poverty issues
Proven successful budget management experience
Experience as a people manager, strategic advisor, and effective team builder
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to navigate challenges through sound judgment and emotional intelligence
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently on multi-step projects in a fluid, fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to high-level audiences
Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant applications/software as applicable
Ability to work remotely in the West, Southeast, or Northeast/Mid-Atlantic/Mid-West region
Up to 40% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Wellness benefits
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Paid personal leave
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid military leave
Paid jury duty leave
Fully remote work
Up to 40% travel