Executive Director-Dublin Food Pantry

Job Title: Executive Director  

Reports to: Chairperson of the Board of Directors  

Salary Range: $35-$40/hour

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement and Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

Hours: Full Time-40 hours per week (Includes occasional weekend and regular  evening hours for board meetings and other community events)  

Background  

Dublin Food Pantry (“DFP” or “Pantry”) is an established 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization. Our  mission: We envision a community where everyone has access to sufficient, nutritious food and  the necessities for well-being.  

Position Summary:  

The need of the Dublin Food Pantry continues to grow. From a humble start over 50 years ago  managing the Pantry within a 2,800 square foot space in the Dublin Community Church to the  current 7,800 square foot building opened in November 2023, the needs of the Pantry are evident. The Pantry served 10,487 households in 2025 which included 3,486 children. The Executive Director of the Pantry must be a leader who can ensure the sustainability of the Pantry by establishing annual development goals focusing on a variety of fundraising strategies and to keep the Pantry in the forefront of donors, sponsors, businesses and community partners by employing strategic marketing and communication strategies. These strategies include but are not limited to, utilizing social media and other tools to improve outreach and engagement with the community.

The Executive Director will act as the principal representative, spokesperson, leader and primary coordinator and contact for the Dublin Food Pantry in partnership with the Board of Directors (the “Board”).  One of the greatest needs of the Pantry is the ability to continue operations via the generous donations of the businesses and individuals within the Dublin and greater Columbus community. As such, we would expect the fundraising/development and donor/community partner engagement activities to encompass roughly eighty five percent (85%) of the Executive Director’s time. The Executive Director will report to the Chairperson of the Board, or in the Chairperson’s absence, the Vice Chairperson.  

Responsibilities will include: 

• Primary responsibility will surround the development and execution of fundraising/development goals, agreed to by the Executive Director and the Board, within the community while also managing the marketing and communication outreach and overall promotion of the Dublin Food Pantry. 

• Working with the Director of Operations to ensure that adequate food supply is available to users of the Pantry as well as securing volunteers to assist in the administration of Pantry operations.  The Operations Director is also responsible for ensuring that individuals and families utilizing the Pantry are able to access the Pantry at the maximum service levels and coordinates the training of volunteers to ensure compliance with Panty policies and procedures and Mid Ohio Food Collective guidelines.  

• Working with current partner agencies to provide needed wraparound services for  individuals and families in need, and also seeking out future like-minded partner agencies to provide programming that utilizes creative and innovative strategies to improve access to food and personal care items for people of all ages in our service footprint.  

• Supervision and management of Dublin Food Pantry employees and contractors (As 1-1-26: 1 part-time Director of  Operations, 1 part-time bookkeeper under contract, 1 part-time social media expert under contract, contract with a reputable local Marketing Firm) as well as a large group of volunteers.  

• Ensures the financial viability of the Pantry by seeking grant opportunities and  soliciting contributions throughout a multitude of channels, i.e. in-person solicitations,  mailings, online requests, etc.  

• Works  to ensure adequate marketing initiatives are being crafted and deployed to  ensure the Pantry  is a top of mind charity within the community.  

• Assisting the Bookkeeper/Treasurer in maintaining accurate and complete financial  books and records and preparing the annual budget with the assistance of the Finance  Committee and annual audited financial statements.  

• The Board of Directors and the Executive Director, together, will maintain the relevance of the  Dublin Food Pantry in the community by continually evaluating the needs of the community and  those we serve; the accomplishment of the Pantry’s  mission and vision; and the accountability of  the Pantry to its diverse constituents.  

• The Board delegates responsibility for management to the Executive Director, and the Executive  Director has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction  and policies established by the Board.  

• The Executive Director provides direction and enables the Board as it carries out its governance  functions.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1) Board Governance: Works with the Board to fulfill the organization’s mission.  • Responsible for leading the Pantry  in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s  mission as defined by the Board.  

• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and  accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to  make informed decisions. Prepare monthly reports for the Board.  

2) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with Board and staff to ensure that the mission is  fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.  

• Responsible for implementation of the Pantry’s  programs that carry out the organization’s  mission.  

• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Pantry can successfully fulfill its  Mission into the future.  

• Responsible for the enhancement of the Pantry’s image by being active and visible in the  community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private  organizations.  

3) Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the  operations of the organization are appropriate.  

• Responsible effective administration of the Pantry’s operations which are primarily led by  the Director of Operations.  

• Supervise volunteers involved in the Pantry’s  operations, only as needed. The Director of Operations  will provide the supervision needed for volunteers working in the Pantry. The Director of Operations  will  recruit volunteers, and will discipline those volunteers as needed, including, with the  knowledge and consent of the Board, the removal of volunteers from service to the Pantry.  

• Coordinate and accept applicants for the Pantry and expand knowledge of the Pantry  throughout the community.  

• Maintain Food Inventory records and track food acquisition expenses with the Director  of Operations. 

• Manage the Pantry website ensuring that displayed information is accurate and current,  respond to e-mails and correspondence through the DFP’s Facebook page.  

• Oversee maintenance and security of the Pantry. 

• Work with available food resources to maximize food selections available to clients of  the Pantry.  

• Coordinate with community agencies and civic organizations to promote food collection. 

• Coordinate a Public Relations campaign through advertisements and public speaking in  an effort to raise awareness of the Pantry and increase both food donations and financial  support.  

• Participate in 3 monthly Board meetings including the Development Committee, Executive Committee and the full Board Meeting.

• Perform other duties as required by the Board commensurate with the position of Executive Director.  

Desired Education: A Masters Degree in Business, Community/Nonprofit Service, Social Work/  Anthropology or a related field preferred. A combination of related experience and/or training  may be substituted.  

Desired Experience: The desired candidate will have a proven track record of setting fundraising goals and achieving those goals on a recurring basis. The candidate would ideally have experience working as a leader in the Social Service sector or a related field successfully preparing grant applications, working in the non-profit sector and has experience developing collaborative partnerships and programs. Experience working at a Pantry or other non-profit organization that utilizes volunteers is preferable. The candidate will also have to have extensive experience with public speaking in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations (e.g., community leaders, children, donors, faith communities).

Must have the ability to follow verbal or written communications; communicate  effectively verbally and written with the public, volunteers and Board members in a professional  and courteous manner; operate general office equipment; word processing equipment; be familiar with a variety of software and donor platforms be able to manage light bookkeeping; explain and  enforce operating policies and procedures and independently carry out policies and procedures.  

Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, GMail and G Suites, as well as  experienced with the use of Internet and e-mail.  

Must have experience in working with the public and keeping records; pass a background check  and have a valid driver’s license.  

Physical Requirements:  

Lifting files, boxes and food items; bending, reaching, and stooping to gather food items;  bending and reaching to load food into cars and other vehicles.  

Other Duties as Assigned: It is important to recognize this is not a complete list of the duties of  the Executive Director. The Executive of the Dublin Food Pantry will need to be flexible, available at unusual times, maintain privacy  for customers as needed, spend time with customers in crisis, make referrals for assistance, with  other duties as needed.  

Application Deadline: 4-20-2026

Contact Information: Please send a cover letter and resume to director@dublinfoodpantry.org.