Strategic Projects Analyst

Overview

ABOUT US

Rethink Food is a chef-led nonprofit partnering with restaurants to better feed communities.

Through strong partnerships with local restaurants and community-based organizations, we work with a responsive, hyperlocal network that provides culturally celebrated, nutritious meals. Since 2017, we’ve served over 30 million meals and reinvested more than $142 million into local economies.

Our work falls into three core areas:

• Building the Network: We connect restaurants, community-based organizations, and food donors to deliver meals where they’re needed most.
• Setting the Example: Through our Sustainable Community Kitchen, we demonstrate what dignified, community-centered food access can look like.
• Advocating for Change: We champion policy and systems change to create a more sustainable, equitable food future for all.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Strategic Projects Analyst is a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team, responsible for driving high-priority, cross-functional projects that advance organizational goals and strengthen our impact narrative. This role blends strategic communications, data analysis, research, and project management at a high level — ensuring that complex information is translated into compelling materials for donors, government partners, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller and analytical thinker with strong leadership instincts, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple enterprise-level initiatives from concept to execution.

In our agile environment, your role extends beyond core duties – it’s an invitation to amplify your influence. You’ll be expected to proactively leverage your diverse talents, contributing across a variety of initiatives to directly achieve our shared objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Communications & Executive Storytelling

• Develop high-quality, polished presentations, reports, executive briefings, and impact narratives for donors, board members, government agencies, and senior leadership.
• Craft and refine organizational messaging that clearly communicates strategic priorities, outcomes, and value proposition.
• Lead the creation of pitch decks, fundraising materials, and CEO-level communications for high-stakes external engagements.

Impact Measurement, Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze organizational and programmatic data to surface trends, insights, and opportunities that inform strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the development of dashboards, visualizations, and internal reporting structures, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all impact materials.
• Partner with programs, operations, and finance leadership to maintain a clear and consistent impact narrative across teams.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project structures, timelines, and accountability systems to ensure successful execution.
• Facilitate cross-department collaboration, ensuring alignment, clarity, and proactive risk mitigation.

Research, Strategic Planning & Opportunity Analysis

• Conduct and oversee research to inform strategic planning, partnership development, public-sector engagement, and fundraising strategy.
• Synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations for the CEO and leadership team.
• Identify emerging trends, policy opportunities, and sector insights relevant to organizational strategy.

Executive & Board-Level Support

• Support planning, agenda development, and content creation for board meetings, leadership offsites, and major stakeholder engagements.
• Manage discreet executive-level projects and special initiatives with a high degree of autonomy and confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5–8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, public policy, nonprofit
• management, impact measurement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality executive-level communications, including presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
• Advanced analytical and data visualization capabilities (Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, etc.).
• Proven track record in project or program management, leading cross-functional teams and managing complex workflows.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Must embrace the mission and core values of Rethink Food.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE: Commitment to embodying our values of –

Inventiveness: At our core, we are relentlessly curious about solving problems. As our name suggests, we’re a team of creative thinkers, but we’re also hands-on doers, challenging norms with humility to find practical solutions that can create lasting change.

Vulnerability: Guided by an “always be better” mindset, we are a team that intentionally reflects on what we are doing well and where we need to improve. We hold ourselves and each other accountable, every day. No blame, no shame — we just want to be sure we’re always doing the right thing.

Thoughtfulness: Our vision for a nourished and thriving world starts with nourished and thriving individuals in each of our communities. Our work is centered on the needs of the people that bring our communities to life. We don’t pretend to have all of the answers. We are committed to listening and learning in order to identify and scale solutions that ensure stable and reliable access to healthy food for all so each and every community can thrive.

Kindness: At Rethink, we show up every day with empathy and compassion and believe everyone should be treated with dignity. Kindness goes a long way — we are all about just being kind.

EEO STATEMENT

Rethink Food is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.