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. 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 37Supervise a team of Senior Coordinators (RDs, NDTRs), Coordinators, consultants, and interns as needed37Support staff in setting and achieving annual goals and identifying career goals37Help the team meet monthly call targets, manage workloads, and set priorities37Coach staff on work-life balance and set setting client boundaries ACO Partnership Management 37Serve as the primary point of contact with one or more Accountable Care Organization (ACO) partner37Manage each partner's service offerings, workflows and communication regarding members37Oversee Salesforce platform and functionality of API for each ACO37Assist with client support and staff coverage as needed. Nutrition Leadership and Program Development 37Serve as the lead dietitian for Project Bread providing guidance and making decisions on nutrition content for programs and advocacy37Spearhead ongoing program improvement through special projects37Represent Project Bread and the Health Care Partnerships Program internally and externally.37Perform other related tasks as needed. Organizational Responsibilities and/or Secondary Responsibilities 37Support 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.37Provide support to other Project Bread departments as needed.37Participate 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: 37Stakeholder 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.37Inclusive 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.37Program 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.37Nutrition 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: 375-7 years of professional experience, with prior case management experience as a dietitian, community health worker, or similar role37Active Massachusetts license to practice as a dietitian required372+ years of experience supervising staff.37Experience with direct service in low-income communities.37Strong communication skills and able to adapt communication style to meet different learning styles, without sacrificing nuance37Ability to stay steady and communicate clearly when ACO and health insurance requirements change, and to keep your team informed and on track37Highly organized and detail oriented; able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. 37Preference 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 Pleaseapply hereby 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 20, 2026.