FILLED – Chief Strategy Officer (CSPAV) | SF-Marin Food Bank

Chief Strategy Officer (CSPAV) SF-Marin Food Bank San Francisco Salary Range: $210,000. – $220,000. If you are interested in this position: You can also contact me at: 415-302-2633 stacyn@stacynelsonassociates. com This role has been FILLED . CHIEF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCACY, AND VOICE OFFICER (CSPAV) Organization: San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Reports To: Executive Director Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) WHY JOIN US? The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is at a pivotal moment. With 1 in 3 households in San Francisco and 1 in 4 in Marin not earning enough to meet their basic needs, we are moving beyond the traditional model of food distribution to become an engine for systemic change. As a visionary collaborative leader and the Chief of Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy, and Voice, you will not just manage a department; you will facilitate the co-creation of our next chapter, fostering deep synergies between our teams and community partners to work collectively toward a better world. We offer you the platform to challenge the status quo, build a bold agenda, and directly impact the lives of neighbors in our community. If you are a visionary who believes that hunger is a policy choice—and that we have the power to change that choice—we want to build that future with you. Executive Partnership & Governance You will partner closely with our Executive Director—a visionary leader and dedicated advocate for systemic change—to co-design the future of the Food Bank’s mission. The organization is governed by a mission-driven and committed Board of Directors. You will have a seat at the table where the most critical strategic decisions are made, with the mandate to shape the Food Bank’s advocacy agenda from the ground up. Our leadership team is committed to the long-term sustainability of the SPAV department; you will have the full backing of the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board to navigate the current funding landscape, with clear expectations for collaborative resource development and a mandate to build a sustainable, future-proof department. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a transformational leader to serve as the Chief Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy, and Voice Officer (CSPAV). As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will design and execute a long-term policy roadmap to eradicate hunger in San Francisco and Marin counties, translating our ‘Seeding Change’ agenda into measurable community outcomes. You will bridge grassroots Peer Navigator and CalFresh Ambassador programs with high-level policy change, ensuring strategic growth is balanced with diligent financial stewardship and centering participant feedback in all advocacy goals. The CSPAV reports to the Executive Director and oversees 3 direct reports (Director of Community Building, Associate Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, and Senior Associate Director of Programs Outreach) and 6 indirect reports. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Program Alignment & Impact As the strategic integrator for the Department, the CSPAV ensures that advocacy, public policy, and community voice are embedded into our program design and service delivery. While the Department operationalizes our services, the CSPAV is accountable for ensuring these programs serve as powerful engines for systemic change and community power-building. You will partner with the Chief Programs Officer and other senior leaders to align our program performance metrics with our overarching advocacy goals. Peer Navigators: Design the long-term growth plan for the Peer Navigator program to ensure it targets the areas with the highest food insecurity. CalFresh Outreach: This branch is responsible for providing application assistance to ~4000 households annually, including growing a network of partners equipped to provide application assistance. The Chief SPAV oversees the CalFresh Outreach Program through a combination of high-level government lobbying, regional health agency collaboration, data-driven scaling, and integration with the Peer Navigator program. Program Strategy and Innovation: Act as a strategic partner to mission impact Departments in the Food Bank to center community voice in the continued transformation of the Food Bank, including the development of program and service pilots for innovation, responding to partner needs, and delivering community impact. Strategic Advocacy & Policy Architecture Commitment to Equity: Center all policy and advocacy work on an unwavering commitment to anti-poverty and anti-racism equity, ensuring initiatives directly address the root causes of systemic disparities. Legislative Strategy: Lead the long-term policy roadmap, connecting state and federal advocacy toward bill efforts with local defensive funding campaigns. Local Government Liaison: Serve as the primary advocate and strategist for San Francisco and Marin local government issues—a critical growth area for the organization. Community-Led Policy: Ensure policy strategy is informed by the lived experience of our participants. Cultural Leadership & Team Transformation Equity & Diversity: As part of the efforts of the Senior Leadership Team, champion the organization’s commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion); actively foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team; challenge existing norms, mentor staff, and build a culture where diverse perspectives are prioritized in decision-making. Cohesion: Partner closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to align department goals with the broader organizational strategy, ensuring the “pace of play” moves toward impact while maintaining organizational health. Cross-Departmental Integration: Actively partner with Programs and Supply Chain teams to ensure advocacy strategies are grounded in the operational realities of food distribution. Empowerment & Mentorship: You are expected to be a hands-on mentor who fosters professional growth and provides the active supp