Executive Director

Posted on behalf of Feeding Illinois: Northern Illinois Food Bank is not the employing organization. The selected candidate will be employed and compensated directly by the partner organization.

Who We Are:

Feeding Illinois is a statewide not-for-profit organization whose mission is to increase the availability of food and funds to Feeding America affiliated members in their united purpose to create a Hunger Free Illinois. The Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization’s strategy, including carrying out the organizational goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and administration of the Association as approved by the Board of Directors.

The Opportunity:

The Executive Director will build on Feeding Illinois’ strong foundation by fostering deeper collaboration among its member food banks, expanding resources, and helping to ensure the network’s long -term sustainability. This leader will champion policy initiatives built on the priorities at the state and federal levels, cultivate relationships with funders and corporate partners, and strengthen statewide food distribution programs. The role requires a leader who excels at building trust and navigating policy, advocacy, and partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable engaging with legislators, government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and corporate partners, as well as working alongside food bank leaders to address complex challenges and build consensus among its members. In addition, the Executive Director will focus on strengthening Feeding Illinois’ internal infrastructure to support sustainable growth and lasting impact. With a network built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose, Feeding Illinois’s next Executive Director must forge strong relationships with elected officials, state agencies, and private sector partners to advance a cohesive statewide strategy.

This Full-Time role is remote