Strategic Initiatives & Project Leadership

• Coordinate strategic Foundation initiatives from planning through implementation
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, meetings, and follow-up actions
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and project updates
• Help quarterback cross-functional initiatives involving Foundation staff, nonprofit partners, researchers, and internal stakeholders

Research & Innovation

• Conduct research on food systems, nutrition security, Food as Medicine, healthy retail, philanthropy, community health, and emerging trends
• Translate research into concise executive briefs and strategic recommendations
• Benchmark innovative organizations, universities, foundations, and community initiatives
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and future Foundation initiatives

Data, Evaluation & Impact

• Support collection, organization, and analysis of Foundation impact data
• Assist in developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate outcomes
• Research best practices in evaluation and impact measurement
• Contribute to annual impact reporting and long-term strategic planning

Executive Support & Organizational Effectiveness

• Prepare presentations, board materials, research summaries, and executive communications
• Coordinate administrative details that support strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness through thoughtful systems, project coordination, and AI-enabled tools

Throughout the Fellowship, participants will:

• Receive direct mentorship from Foundation leadership
• Participate in strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives
• Visit Foundation-funded nonprofit partners and community programs
• Engage with leaders across philanthropy, food systems, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors
• Attend conferences, meetings, and professional development opportunities, as appropriate
• Build a professional network spanning academia, philanthropy, and nonprofit organizations

Preferred qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master’s program in Food Systems, Nutrition, Public Health, Sustainability, Public Policy, Business, Nonprofit Management, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• Outstanding research, writing, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Interest in AI tools and emerging technologies
• Passion for healthy food, healthier communities, and mission-driven leadership

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays