Food Rescue Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Food Rescue Coordinator is responsible for the assigning and directing of all food rescue from retailers, restaurants, and vendors through Meal Connect (Feeding America).

Essential Job Functions

• Assign all direct retail pickup to a local agency
• Work with retail and agency partners to ensure reporting expectations are followed monthly
• Complete and submit monthly reports for retail partners
• Onboard agencies with retail partners for new retail pickups
• Recommend and source potential new retail partnerships
• Visit agency and retail partners as directed or needed
• Maintain and update as needed agency/retail partner assignments and point of contact

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree desired. GED or High school diploma

Experience 1-3 years working in a food retail environment or customer service role

Skills & AbilitiesWork productively with frequent interruptions. Communicate professionally/effectively with relevant members of the department as well with retail vendors and other parts of the organization and customers. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Agility, and Macola. Able to follow up quickly and resolve concerns with minimal supervision. Able to work independently and in conjunction with other staff members.