Fresh Truck Executive Director

Fresh Truck seeks an Executive Director who is committed to building a Boston where fresh, affordable food is available and accessible in every neighborhood.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role contributing to organizational strategy
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, justice, and community-centered approaches—with lived experience and/or professional background working with communities facing systemic barriers to resources
• Strong external relations skills, including fundraising expertise, public speaking, and the ability to compellingly tell stories about impact
• Experience building sustainable partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, academic institutions, and government agencies
• Proven ability to build and refine nonprofit systems (development, communications, volunteer management) with a hands-on, practical approach suited to resource-constrained environments
• Staff management experience and demonstrated ability to coach, support, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience working in small, scrappy nonprofit environments where leaders wear multiple hats and engage directly in operations
• Comfort with both strategic thinking and getting into operational details—able to build systems while also being present at market sites and comfortable in a warehouse environment
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive programmatic and fundraising decisions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, Board members, external partners, and direct reports
• Service mindset with commitment to working 'shoulder to shoulder' with program operations
• Strong knowledge of and connections to Boston communities, nonprofits, or funders
• Familiarity with community organizing and community-led processes
• Experience with or understanding of how communities navigate access to food, housing, and other basic needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible paid time off