Director, U.S. Programs

Domestic Operations – Virginia Beach, VA

Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Operation Blessing's Help & Hope Framework across U.S. programs, with immediate responsibility for redeveloping the U.S. Hunger Relief program. Translate the approved Framework into scalable, locally relevant programs that prioritize children, work through trusted church and community partnerships, and connect nutrition, evangelism, discipleship, and education.

Serving in this position advances Operation Blessing's biblical mission to extend a helping hand in Christ's name by meeting physical and spiritual needs

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $90,000 annually. Final compensation within this range will be determined based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills aligned with the role requirements.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Proven senior-level leadership experience developing and managing complex programs within a humanitarian, nonprofit, or community-based organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and translate organizational mission and vision into effective, scalable programs
• Experience leading program innovation, transformation, redesign, or continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of hunger, food insecurity, and the challenges facing children and families experiencing food insecurity
• Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen trusted partnerships with local churches and community organizations, with an understanding of how collaborative ministry can extend impact and create pathways toward lasting stability
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams, developing staff and fostering accountability, collaboration, and excellence
• Strong experience managing budgets, resources, program performance, and measurable outcomes, using data and evaluation to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
• Ability to collaborate across ministries and departments to integrate resources and capabilities in support of program goals
• Strong understanding of the operational requirements of hunger-relief programs, including food quality and safety, product sourcing, inventory, logistics, and distribution
• Excellent project management, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience developing and implementing child-focused programs that improve outcomes for children and families through education, nutrition, and community-based support.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding standards and experience implementing policies, training, and compliance measures for programs serving children.
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor engagement, grants, gifts-in-kind partnerships, and impact reporting to sustain and grow program initiatives.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with leadership, staff, donors, churches, partners, and community stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while also exercising sound independent judgment and decision-making
• Proficiency with technology applications and productivity tools, including Microsoft 365 and similar platforms, with the ability to learn and effectively utilize new technologies
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Demonstrate life application of Biblical principles and practices in alignment with OB’s Christian mission

Operation Blessing (OB) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides strategic relief on an ongoing basis through core programs such as hunger relief, medical care, clean water, and disaster relief. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, OB offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full-time positions.

If you are an experienced leader who is passionate about helping children and families experiencing hunger and who desires to use your leadership, program expertise, and faith to serve others, we invite you to join Operation Blessing in advancing a Help & Hope approach that meets immediate needs while creating pathways toward lasting stability. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with OB’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our OB Job Board at www.ob.org for application and benefit information.

 We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.