Among Friends Program Executive Director

Among Friends Meal Program Executive Director

Organization: Among Friends Meal Program
Location: 166 High Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts
Position Type: Part-Time, 18 hours per week
Compensation: $35 per hour

Lead with compassion—help nourish body and soul in Newburyport as our next Executive Director.

Nestled within the welcoming walls of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 166 High Street, Newburyport, the Among Friends Meal Program (AFMP) has been a compassionate cornerstone of our community since 1983. As one of only two programs in the greater Newburyport area offering three free, prepared meals weekly—Monday dinners and Tuesday and Friday lunches—it serves approximately 400 meals each week, totaling around 20,000 meals a year.

More than just nourishment, AFMP fosters essential human connection and dignity. Guests—including individuals experiencing homelessness, seniors on fixed incomes, and those facing isolation—are welcomed with restaurant-style service, nutritious meals, and warm conversation. This caring environment nurtures both physical health and emotional well-being.

In recent years, the program’s resilience and community collaboration have blossomed. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the program remained steadfast—continuing to serve hundreds of meals weekly without missing a single service. Through partnerships with regional food providers and the opening of the Seacoast Regional Food Hub in Salisbury, AFMP gained improved access to fresh produce and cold storage—dramatically enhancing meal quality and operational efficiency.

An inspired $50,000 raised for kitchen upgrades and the creation of the organization’s first strategic plan further solidified its vision for growth.

Together, these milestones reflect a program deeply committed to nourishing both body and soul—empowered by community, guided by compassion, and grounded in resilience.

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organization. This role is responsible for fundraising, program development, volunteer management, and community outreach to ensure the program's sustainability and growth.

• Implement strategic plans to advance the organization’s mission.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure effective program delivery.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing and donor relations.
• Manage and support staff and volunteers.
• Foster relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure financial sustainability and compliance with regulations.

• Proven experience in nonprofit leadership or executive management.
• Strong fundraising and financial proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the mission of providing nutritious meals to those in need.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Food service experience preferred.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to “amon”