Assistant Director, Values-Based Food Purchasing

Assistant Director, Values-Based Food Purchasing   Location :

• Flexible within the U.S. but requires access to a major U.S. airport for travel.   Position Type : Full-time   About Us  At Partners for Public Good (PPG), we believe that when government works, communities thrive.
• Launched in March 2025, we are a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to helping state and local governments harness core operational functions – procurement, staffing, digital infrastructure, and budgeting – to drive public impact.   Our journey began in 2011 at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Government Performance Lab, where we set out to transform public procurement.
• Since then, we’ve worked with hundreds of governments across the country to make their procurement systems more efficient, fair, results-driven, and strategic.
• For example, in 2022, we launched the Procurement Excellence Network, putting our tools and strategies in the hands of over two thousand public servants.   Today, our team of doers, coaches, and advisors partner with governments to create lasting, impactful change.

Our vision is simple :

Working closely with members of PPG’s leadership team, the Assistant Director will engage with government leaders and philanthropy, pitch projects, and identify and respond to funding opportunities that broaden our reach.  Responsibilities  Network Design & Implementation   Coordinating with network members, drive network design, development of offerings, and set member expectations, building from IL Tech’s initial work.   Conduct research to understand the unique value-add the network can have and best practices for communities of practice, including through interviews, surveys, process mapping, and policy review.   Lead with curiosity and empathy to create a network space that is collaborative, solutions focused, and driven by mutual learning and respect.   Set up project management structures that drive timely completion of deliverables and key milestones.   Network Coordination & Management :

Conduct interviews and surveys to assess impact.  Coordinate and plan content development for an annual in-person convening of network members.   Collaborate with communications staff and consultants to create impactful and accessible content for various audiences (e.g., stories of impact, technical reports, analyses).   Technical Assistance     Develop learning opportunities that help government leaders grow their understanding of food system landscapes and procurement laws, and develop practical skills that increase ability to move from ideas to action.  Provide individualized guidance and coaching to network members operating in different contexts, working 1 :

While we expect applicants to bring many of the qualifications listed below, we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.   Experience managing networks, communities of practice, or learning communities that aim to collectively support members to reach unique goals.   Understanding the capacity needs of local government leaders, institutional food purchasers, food vendors, distributors, and producers.   Additional Information :

All applications received by the deadline of Sunday, November 9, will be considered.  Compensation :

Paid time off includes :

To support remote work, we offer work-from-home stipends or shared office space options.    Start date :

Employment is contingent on continuation of funds and organizational needs, at PPG’s sole discretion.    Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.  Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity  Partners for Public Good is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.    Partners for Public Good is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities.