Help lead innovative solutions that put healthy food within reach for our Community! The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is seeking a passionate and community-focused leader to support programs that address nutrition and food insecurity throughout our community. Working closely with the Food Access Director, the full-time, Food Access Assistant Director position, plays a key role in expanding food access, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring high-quality program operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of YMCA Food Access Programs.
Build and support ongoing community partnerships and relationships.
Assist in monitoring compliance for USDA Reimbursed Food Programs.
Work alongside the Food Access Director to implement strategic initiatives and action plans.
Support program operations, staff leadership, and service delivery efforts.
Help identify opportunities to expand community impact and food access services.
Requirements
Passion for addressing nutrition and food insecurity.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
2+ years of USDA food program experience preferred.
Program management and supervisory experience a plus.
Food service preparation and/or food management experience a plus.
Applications and resumes must be submitted by August 3, 2026.
Benefits
Free Y Membership and Y programs
100% discount on school-age childcare
12% fully paid retirement after 2 years
Full benefits package including generous PTO, health, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
Paid birthday off
35% discount on full-time child care center
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Numbers & Facts
Location
La Crosse, WI
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Skills
Childcareunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Relationsunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Nutritionunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)unmatched
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