Nourish Program Manager

WorldLink is a growing non-profit organization based in the Presidio national park, San Francisco. WorldLink designs media, education and civic engagement programs that encourage individuals and groups to actively participate in creating a sustainable future.

Position Overview: 

WorldLink is seeking an experienced program manager for its Nourish: Food + Community initiative. Nourish combines PBS television, short films, school curricula, civic engagement tools, website content, educator seminars, and youth summits. You will be responsible for building a network of collaborating organizations, developing outreach programs, and distributing Nourish media and education tools nationally.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy and planning for Nourish initiative.
• Oversee design and development of Nourish outreach programs and selected materials.
• Build collaborative relationships with a diverse network of organizations working in food system education, health and nutrition, youth leadership, and related areas.
• Serve as a spokesperson with external audiences, including speaking opportunities and social media platforms.
• Develop creative ways to promote and distribute educational resources emerging from the Nourish initiative, including a PBS special, short films, curriculum, and civic engagement tool kit.
• Contribute to proposal writing, donor relationships and grant reporting.
• Contribute to planning and content for the Nourish website hub.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational and managerial skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience with civic engagement and/or public education programs, preferable at a national or state scale.
• Proven ability to design and implement strategy, identify opportunities and find solutions independently.
• Prior experience in a management role including direct supervision of other staff and subcontractors.
• Experience with fundraising, including donor cultivation and proposal writing.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to master complex issues and convey information clearly.
• Knowledge of and experience with food system issues, sustainability issues, formal and informal education, and/or related areas.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume with "Nourish Program Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls please.