Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Business Management

ABOUT US

Rethink Food is a chef-led nonprofit partnering with restaurants to better feed communities. Through strong partnerships with local restaurants and community-based organizations, we work with a responsive, hyperlocal network that provides culturally celebrated, nutritious meals. Since 2017, we've served over 30 million meals
and reinvested more than $142 million
into local economies.

• Building the Network:
  We connect restaurants, community-based organizations, and food donors to deliver meals where they’re needed most
• Setting the Example:
  Through our Sustainable Community Kitchen, we demonstrate what dignified, community-centered food access can look like
• Advocating for Change:
  We champion policy and systems change to create a more sustainable, equitable food future for all.

The Project Manager is a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team, responsible for driving high-priority, cross-functional projects that advance organizational goals and strengthen our impact narrative. This role blends strategic communications, data analysis, research, and project management at a high level — ensuring that complex information is translated into compelling materials for donors, government partners, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and analytical thinker with strong leadership instincts, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple enterprise-level initiatives from concept to execution. In our agile environment, your role extends beyond core duties – it's an invitation to amplify your influence. You'll be expected to proactively leverage your diverse talents, contributing across a variety of initiatives to directly achieve our shared objectives.

• Develop high-quality, polished presentations, reports, executive briefings, and impact narratives for donors, board members, government agencies, and senior leadership.
• Craft and refine organizational messaging that clearly communicates strategic priorities, outcomes, and value proposition.
• Lead the creation of pitch decks, fundraising materials, and CEO-level communications for high-stakes external engagements.

• Analyze organizational and programmatic data to surface trends, insights, and opportunities that inform strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the development of dashboards, visualizations, and internal reporting structures, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all impact materials.
• Partner with programs, operations, and finance leadership to maintain a clear and consistent impact narrative across teams.

• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project structures, timelines, and accountability systems to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate cross-department collaboration, ensuring alignment, clarity, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Supervise and mentor junior level team members

• Conduct and oversee research to inform strategic planning, partnership development, public-sector engagement, and fundraising strategy.
• Synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations for the CEO and leadership team.
• Identify emerging trends, policy opportunities, and sector insights relevant to organizational strategy.

• Support planning, agenda development, and content creation for board meetings, leadership offsites, and major stakeholder engagements.
• Manage discreet executive-level projects and special initiatives with a high degree of autonomy and confidentiality.

• 5–8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, public policy, nonprofit management, impact measurement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality executive-level communications, including presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
• Advanced analytical and data visualization capabilities (Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, etc.).
• Proven track record in project…