We’re growing and looking for folks who are passionate about equity and food! We are currently hiring for two positions: Senior Director of Impact and Director of Finance.
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CommonWealth Kitchen (CWK), a nonprofit social enterprise, based in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is on a mission to build a new food economy grounded in racial, social, and economic justice. We are hiring our first Senior Director of Impact to lead all of CWK’s marketing, communications and fundraising efforts into a unified, coordinated strategy to drive impact. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of effective marketing, communications, and fundraising experience and at least seven years of senior leadership and progressive supervisory experience within a related field.
CommonWealth Kitchen (CWK) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit social enterprise working to build a just, equitable food economy where all of us can participate and prosper. To accomplish this work, we take a systems-based approach that focuses on empowering diverse entrepreneurs to start and build food-based businesses, connecting them to the resources, relationships, and industry networks essential for success. Our core programs include operating a shared-use commercial kitchen that is home to over 50 diverse food businesses, a range of business education and technical training, coordinated market access to help drive sales, and our own small-batch food manufacturing operation. For 2024, approximately $1.5M of our $5M annual budget will be generated through earned income, with the balance from fundraising.
Since 2009, CWK has helped launch more than 175 diverse food businesses that are still going strong today, creating over 650 jobs and generating over $65 million annually in combined gross revenue. In all, 94% of our businesses are BIPOC and/or women-owned. Our member products are integrated onto menus including Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Northeastern, Brandeis, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Peabody-Essex Museum. These products can be found at Whole Foods, HomeGoods, and other local stores.
Over the years, CWK has been increasingly gaining notice for our entrepreneurial approach and regularly fielding requests from communities across the US looking to adapt or replicate our work. CWK has been named “Best Incubator” by Boston Magazine, a “Game-Changer” by the Boston Globe, and, in 2021, CWK was thrilled to be named “Best Community Catalyst” by Boston Magazine.
The Senior Director of Impact will be responsible for the development and implementation of all of CWK’s fundraising, marketing, and communications strategies. They will manage two+ dedicated staff and project-specific consultants, and work closely with CWK’s programs and operations teams.
Marketing/Communications: This position is responsible for developing and implementing all internal and external marketing and communications including written, online, and through the media, and to a range of audiences, including funders, government, media, current and prospective member businesses, buyers and the general public.
Fundraising: The Senior Director of Impact is also responsible for leading all of CWK’s fundraising work, including developing strategies to expand our donor base and grant support.
The successful candidate must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to distill and present complex information into clear, concise, and engaging communications for diverse audiences, as well as:
This hybrid position is based at our Dorchester kitchen facility with at least 3 days/week on site. CommonWealth Kitchen offers a fast-paced, collaborative work environment, a group employee health insurance plan, and excellent holiday and vacation benefits. Salary range is $110,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience.
CommonWealth Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse staff who are representative of the community we serve and bring a variety of traditions, experiences, and points of view. Individuals of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please apply below with your letter of interest, resume, and supporting materials. We will review all submissions and only contact individuals selected to continue in the search process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Director of Finance will be a critical member of the senior team, reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, and administration.
The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as Commonwealth Kitchen continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.