Now Hiring: Program and Partnerships Manager
Position & Ideal Candidate Overview:
Are you looking for a leadership role in programs, partnerships, or community operations where you can turn strategy into real, on-the-ground impact? You could be the next Program & Partnerships Manager at Table to Table. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven, systems-minded leader who thrives at the intersection of people, logistics, and mission. You’ll play a central role in ensuring food moves efficiently, equitably, and safely from donors to food access partners while overseeing frontline food rescue operations, supervising staff and AmeriCorps members, and collaborating closely with internal teams and community partners.
The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and confident making decisions in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You bring strong communication skills, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to balance big-picture goals with day-to-day operational realities. As a highly relational and public-facing role, this position calls for a patient, solutions-oriented “people person” who values equity, believes in food justice, and is motivated by the opportunity to build systems that work better for everyone while helping rescue and distribute millions of pounds of food each year.
To apply, please email hr@table2table.org with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in joining the Table to Table team and the qualifications that make you a strong fit for this role.
Employment Status and Work Hours: (Full-time salary position)
Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, with occasional start times as early as 7:30 a.m. This role requires availability for up to two Saturdays per month and occasional evening hours to support program needs, partner engagement, or special initiatives. This is an in-person position based in both office and warehouse environments.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $49,000 to $53,000 commensurate with experience
Table to Table offers a competitive benefits package that supports employee well-being, sustainability, and work-life balance, including:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employer-supported retirement plan
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- A mission-driven, collaborative workplace culture grounded in equity and community impact
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for Table to Table’s food rescue and distribution programs, ensuring efficient, equitable, and mission-aligned service delivery
- Supervise and support the Distribution Coordinator, Dispatcher, and program-focused AmeriCorps members through training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for food donor partners, including onboarding, issue resolution, and ongoing coordination
- Maintain strong working relationships with food access partners and support onboarding, communication, and problem-solving
- Lead and support specialized food recovery initiatives, including storage partnerships and large-scale recovery efforts
- Use program data to monitor performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement and reporting
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and partner requirements
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
- 3-5 years professional leadership or supervisory experience,
- Experience in program coordination, food system, logistics, or community partnership work
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Comfort using data to inform decisions and evaluate program performance
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Commitment to equity, food justice, and Table to Table’s mission
- Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a driving record in good standing
Desired Education and Experience
- Experience working in nonprofit operations, food systems, logistics, or community-based programs
- Food industry sales management experience a plus
- Familiarity with volunteer-driven or partner-based service models
- Experience with data systems, reporting tools, or CRM platforms preferred
