Now Hiring: Part-time Food Rescue Dispatcher/Driver

Join our team! Food Rescue Dispatcher/Driver

Position Overview:

Looking for a part-time gig with a local non-profit organization doing big things? This job is ideal for a reliable, friendly, and organized person available mornings during the week. The Food Rescue Dispatcher is responsible for supporting the daily function of the food rescue program and its volunteers in a friendly and fast-paced environment. This person dispatches volunteers for their assignments, occasionally driving and completing the food rescue route alongside a volunteer partner. The best candidate is a team player who enjoys leading people of diverse ages and backgrounds. Applicants must be energetic, self-motivated, and have strong communication skills. This position reports to the Food Rescue Programs & Services Manager.

Table to Table’s Mission Statement:

Table to Table bridges the gap between abundance and hunger. Our mission is to increase food equity and reduce environmental harm by collecting and redistributing surplus food through partners to people who can use it. 

Work Hours: 20-25 hours per week

Monday-Friday mornings in-person starting at 7:30am with flexible shift end time; half-day Saturdays about once a month.  

Required – must be insurable under organization driving liability insurance:

  • Minimum age 21 
  • Valid driver’s license for a minimum of 4 years 
  • Good driving record
  • Willing to drive large vehicles (no special license needed)

Wage: $15-$16 an hour, depending on experience

Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate daily food rescue routes by getting volunteers started and directing their tasks for the day.
  • Drive food rescue vehicles and rescue food on routes when volunteer positions are unfilled.
  • Communicate with key staff at donor/recipient sites to ensure smooth pick-up and delivery of food donations. 
  • Unload and organize food received at Table to Table and work with staff to determine the appropriate distribution of food donations. 
  • Assist with orientation and training of volunteers.
  • Complete Fleet & Facility Prep duties as needed when volunteer positions are unfilled. 

Desired Experience:

  • Experience in customer service, volunteer leadership, delivery, or reception in a fast-paced environment

Required Skills: 

  • Must be able to regularly and repeatedly lift and move 20-40 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced public-facing role, maintaining energy through often repetitive tasks and communications.
  • Ability to sustain positive communications and model a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to volunteers. 
  • Must be able to use technology including computers, printers, phones, vehicle and refrigeration units, and other equipment. Functional knowledge of computer systems and Google suite.

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Email your resume or relevant job history to hr@table2table.org to apply. In your email, please tell us what about this position is most interesting to you (or a cover letter is welcome, but not required to apply).