Assistant Director, Health Care Partnerships

Note: This posting is for internal candidates. Only current Project Bread staff who meet the position requirements will be considered.

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. To assist us in meeting our mission, Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger is seeking a SNAP Enrollment Senior Associate to join our team. At Project Bread, we have a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognize that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. We work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Knowing its centrality to our work, Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among our sector leadership. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Supervisor: Director of Health Care Partnerships

Starting Salary Range: $80,000-83,000

The Role:  The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of Health Care Partnerships to manage, evaluate, and

advocate for the Health Care Partnerships program. The Assistant Director leads a team of dietitians and coordinators, serves as the main contact for assigned Accountable Care Organization (ACO) partners, and serves as Project Bread’s lead dietitian, providing guidance on nutrition education content. As part of the program’s management team, the Assistant Director helps build a workplace where every team member can thrive and the people we serve receive high-quality care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

- Supervise a team of Senior Coordinators (RDs, NDTRs), Coordinators, consultants, and interns as needed

- Support staff in setting and achieving annual goals and identifying career goals

- Help the team meet monthly call targets, manage workloads, and set priorities

- Coach staff on work-life balance and set setting client boundaries

ACO Partnership Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact with one or more Accountable Care Organization (ACO) partner

- Manage each partner’s service offerings, workflows and communication regarding members

- Oversee Salesforce platform and functionality of API for each ACO

- Assist with client support and staff coverage as needed.

Nutrition Leadership and Program Development

- Serve as the lead dietitian for Project Bread providing guidance and making decisions on nutrition content for programs and advocacy

- Spearhead ongoing program improvement through special projects

- Represent Project Bread and the Health Care Partnerships Program internally and externally.

- Perform other related tasks as needed.

Organizational Responsibilities and/or Secondary Responsibilities

- Support the annual Walk for Hunger, including working as event staff the weekend of the Walk, attending pre-Walk events as assigned, and supporting Walk for Hunger fundraising efforts.

- Provide support to other Project Bread departments as needed.

- Participate in organization-wide events and meetings and perform other program duties as assigned.

Qualifications: There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. Project Bread recognizes this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

Priority Competencies :

- Stakeholder Engagement and Partner: Builds trusted working relationships with ACO partners and other external stakeholders. Listens to what partners need, communicates clearly, and keeps services and workflows running smoothly.

- Inclusive Leadership and Supervision: Experience building a collaborative, inclusive team, and working with people from different backgrounds. Able to help your team set growth goals and provide a continuous cycle of feedback to help them achieve those goals.

- Program Development : Looks for ways to improve and grow the Health Care Partnerships program and turns good ideas into practical projects. Uses data and input from partners and staff to find gaps, set clear goals, and see initiatives through. Builds on what is working and adjusts what isn’t.

- Nutrition Expertise and Coaching : Brings strong, current nutrition knowledge to the work and uses it to guide program content and advocacy. Coaches dietitians and coordinators on nutrition practice, helping them apply evidence in their work with clients. Explains complex nutrition topics clearly to staff, partners, and the public.

Additional Qualifications and Experience:

- 5-7 years of professional experience, with prior case management experience as a dietitian, community health worker, or similar role

- Active Massachusetts license to practice as a dietitian required

- 2+ years of experience supervising staff.

- Experience with direct service in low-income communities.

- Strong communication skills and able to adapt communication style to meet different learning styles, without sacrificing nuance

- Ability to stay steady and communicate clearly when ACO and health insurance requirements change, and to keep your team informed and on track

- Highly organized and detail oriented; able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality.

- Preference for ability to communicate with clients in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Arabic, or Portuguese.

Additional Requirements Working Location: All employees are currently working a hybrid remote and in-person model and are expected to spend at least some time in the office each week. The Assistant Director will work out of the East Boston office at least two days a week, including Wednesdays.

Benefits Benefits include health and dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan with match after one year, fully paid PFML leave, life and long-term disability, contributions to commuting costs and wellness expenses, and flexible paid time off.

How to Apply Please  apply here  by completing our application form and uploading your resume and cover letter in MS Word or Pdf format.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by November 30, 2026.  Project Bread is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to request special accommodations during the interview process.