Jobs at Greater Chicago Food Depository

Lead strategy and performance of the Leadership Annual Giving program ($1,000–$24,999 donors). Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, supervise two Relationship Managers, develop integrated multi-channel engagement with Direct Response, drive pipeline to major gifts, analyze program performance, and ensure accurate CRM documentation.

Lead and develop the Partner Relations team to strengthen relationships with food bank partners, oversee partner-facing programs and projects, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, support strategic priorities and system improvements, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement to enhance equitable food access across Cook County.

Lead Strategic Giving by managing a $25K+ major donor portfolio, overseeing four Relationship Managers, driving donor engagement and portfolio strategy, producing data-informed forecasting and executive reports, and building multi-year fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing and vendor payments; prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month/year-end close support; support grant accounting, budgeting, intercompany transactions, internal controls, audits, and process improvements; serve as primary AP resource for employees and vendors.

Provide phone and in-person assistance to enroll neighbors in SNAP, Medicaid, and related programs. Screen eligibility, support applications, maintain case records, track outreach metrics, train partners, deliver presentations, and coordinate with IDHS and internal teams to increase benefit access and address enrollment barriers.

Provide outreach, screening, and application assistance for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC; maintain client records, track enrollments, train partners, conduct in-person and phone enrollment events, and refer neighbors to stabilizing resources.

Provide case management and application assistance to connect neighbors with SNAP and Medicaid benefits, train and support community partners, liaise with IDHS, track partner outreach, and implement data-driven strategies to increase benefits retention and access across Cook County.

Provide phone and in-person assistance connecting neighbors to SNAP, Medicaid and other benefits: pre-screening, application support, referrals, partner training, tracking cases and outreach, maintaining client records, and collaborating with internal and external partners to increase enrollment.

Develop, implement, and enforce site safety and environmental programs; lead audits, investigations, training, and compliance reporting; promote safety culture and manage Public Safety Officers. Partner with leaders on injury follow-up, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement.