Tampa Community Liaison

Tampa Community Liaison - Community Kitchen

Position Overview

We're seeking an entrepreneurial, relationship-focused professional to serve as our Tampa Community Liaison for the Community Kitchen (CK). In this full-time role, you'll be the primary ambassador for our mission, securing sustainable funding through diverse revenue streams while cultivating meaningful partnerships throughout the Tampa Bay area.

What You'll Do

External Relations & Fundraising (70%)

Represent the Community Kitchen as our lead ambassador to civic organizations, local government, philanthropists, and corporate partners throughout Tampa

Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve annual revenue goals through meal reimbursements, grants, individual giving, and corporate sponsorships

Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective supporters, moving them along the donor journey

Deliver compelling presentations about our mission and impact to diverse Tampa audiences

Partner Development (20%)

Scout and secure new feeding partner organizations across the Tampa Bay region

Lead negotiations for meal reimbursement agreements and partnership terms

Bridge connections between our Managing Chef and feeding partners for seamless service delivery

Track partner satisfaction and proactively resolve any challenges

Internal Collaboration (10%)

Maintain consistent presence at the Tampa Community Kitchen (minimum twice weekly)

Stay current on kitchen operations, capturing stories of impact and identifying opportunities

Partner with specialized support team members across grants, partnerships, donor relations, volunteers, and faith community outreach

Report regularly on fundraising momentum and partnership health

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

Demonstrated success in sales, fundraising, or business development with quantifiable results

Outstanding communication and public presentation abilities

Sharp negotiation skills with win-win mindset

Self-directed professional who thrives with autonomy

Genuine passion for addressing food insecurity in Tampa

Tampa Bay area resident with established local networks strongly preferred

Ideal Background

Nonprofit fundraising or social enterprise experience

Active relationships with Tampa business and civic leaders

Hospitality, restaurant, or food service industry knowledge

Grant writing capabilities

How We'll Measure Success

Achievement of annual fundraising targets

Growth in quality partnerships across Tampa

Partner retention and satisfaction scores

Community engagement and awareness metrics

Why This Role Matters

This position offers a unique opportunity to be the driving force behind a critical Tampa community resource. You'll combine your business acumen with purpose-driven work, directly impacting food security while building the sustainable future of our Community Kitchen. If you're ready to leverage your Tampa connections and fundraising expertise to feed our neighbors in need, we want to hear from you.