Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to the Board of Directors

Tallahassee, FL

Second Harvest of the Big Bend (SHBB), the leading hunger-relief organization serving a 16-county region across North Florida, seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead an organization dedicated to feeding the hungry while educating and engaging the community in the fight to end food insecurity. With a vision of a hunger-free Florida Big Bend, SHBB plays a critical role in supporting children, families, seniors, veterans, and individuals facing economic hardship by providing access to nutritious food and essential resources.

Second Harvest of the Big Bend operates at the forefront of addressing food insecurity in a region where need remains persistently high. Distributing more than 18.9 million pounds of food annually through a network of over 120 community partners, the organization combines food distribution with advocacy, nutrition programming, and disaster response to deliver comprehensive support.

The next CEO will have the opportunity to guide SHBB through this transformative period, optimizing new infrastructure while advancing strategic priorities centered on leadership, service, community strengthening, and long-term impact. Key opportunities include expanding community engagement, strengthening partnerships, enhancing operational systems, and ensuring sustainable growth to meet increasing demand for services.

As the organization’s chief executive, the CEO will provide visionary leadership across strategy, operations, fundraising, financial management, and community engagement. This individual will serve as SHBB’s primary ambassador, working closely with the Board, staff, donors, policymakers, and community partners to elevate awareness and drive meaningful solutions to hunger.

Second Harvest of the Big Bends seeks an experienced, collaborative leader with a strong background in nonprofit management, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead a complex, mission-driven organization, build strong relationships across diverse constituencies, and inspire support for SHBB’s work.

Second Harvest of the Big Bend offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position annually is between $175,000 and $210,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, 100% employer paid health and life insurance coverage for the employee, a retirement savings program with a 3% employer match, and bonus potential.  

Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction at www.Kittlemansearch.com/second-harvest-beyond-of-the-big-bed-ceo (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). We are reviewing applications as they arrive. For best consideration, your application must arrive on or before Monday, July 13, 2026.

For more information about Second Harvest of the Big Bend, visit https://fightinghunger.org/

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