Job Description
Vitamin Angels, Vice President for Programs
Founded in 1994, Vitamin Angels is a global public health organization working to end malnutrition worldwide by distributing life-changing vitamins and minerals to at-risk mothers and children under five in the U.S. and around the world. In 2019, Vitamin Angels provided vitamins and minerals to nearly 70 million mothers and children in more than 70 countries, including in the U.S.
The role of the Vice President for Programs is to provide leadership and mentorship to the Program Division, and to inform the structural and functional management (with an internal and external view) of the Program Division and VA’s global operations. Key qualifications include:
- Master’s degree (e.g., in Public Health, Nutrition Science, Non-profit Management, or related discipline) from an accredited university
- 5-10 years significant experience and strong record of leading and managing a diverse team in a senior program leadership position with an international non-profit organization,
- Demonstrated commitment to health equity,
- Record of developing and implementing growth-oriented operational strategies,
- Experience leading organizational development and guiding complex international planning, including the ability to set priorities and guide investments in people and systems for a global organization,
- Knowledge of and comfort with multi-channel revenue generation, drawing from a wide array of corporate and institutional giving sources,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt communication style to different audiences to inspire trust in people from diverse backgrounds, effective facilitation skills, and strong active listener,
- Record of leading effective teams and providing thoughtful and diplomatic mentoring,
- Knowledge of essential financial planning, budgeting, and information systems,
Highly desirable:
- Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D. or Doctor of Nutritional Science, Public Health, or related discipline) from an accredited university plus 3-5 years relevant experience in navigating significant periods of growth and change for an international non-profit organization,
- Fluency in a second language.
- Experience in the for-profit sector.
DRiWaterstone is leading this search for Vitamin Angels. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://waterstonehc.com/driwaterstonehc/position/vitamin-angels-vp-programs/.
Compensation: The hiring salary is $185,000 to $200,000 and pairs with competitive benefits.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and professional bio through the DRiWaterstone online application system.
