Position Overview

Food Rescue US - Fairfield County, a national nonprofit, is looking for a volunteer coordinator to cultivate, support, and retain a strong volunteer rescuer network. The goal is not simply to recruit volunteers, but to build an engaged, reliable, and mission-aligned volunteer community. This role will help to support the organization’s mission to end hunger and food waste throughout the county. You will work closely with the Food Rescue US - Fairfield County leadership team to build a strong, professional, well informed, reliable volunteer base.

While most of the work can be done on a flexible schedule, it does include receiving emails, texts and calls that may need to be handled in a timely manner. Most importantly, the Volunteer Coordinator role requires a passion for addressing the issue of food insecurity and food waste and for the Food Rescue US platform as an effective solution to addressing these two crises. This role hosts and attends events that may be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends. The person in this position is at liberty to accommodate fluctuations in their schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment

Recruit, train, retain, and engage a diverse network of volunteer rescuers to ensure consistent coverage of the rescue schedule.

Improving food rescue operations through strategic growth of volunteers.

Ensure Food Rescue US volunteer opportunities are posted virtually and in person amongst various boards

Seek out presentation opportunities amongst relevant volunteer and philanthropic groups

Develop a tabling toolkit to targeted volunteer recruitment audiences

Create engaging campaigns to increase volunteer recruitment

Volunteer Management

Develop a volunteer log and tracker.

Respond to volunteer comments and feedback related to their volunteer experience.

Build volunteer leadership capacity to support future site sustainability.

Uphold and implement standard, professional processes for volunteer dismissal if safety or policy violations occur.

Ensure all volunteers adhere to the Food Rescue US Code of Conduct and Food Safety Policies.

Host regular gatherings to offer a variety of events appropriate for a variety of volunteer preferences, availability, and locations.

Develop Community Ambassador toolkit and potentially support expansion of ambassador roles in focus areas

Providing documentation for volunteer service hours

Celebrate volunteer milestones.

Community Engagement & Public Awareness

Represent Food Rescue US at community events, networking opportunities, and speaking engagements.

Cultivate volunteer partnerships that increase awareness of Food Rescue US and support the organization's mission.

Become an active participant in the local volunteer community, such as the Fairfield County Volunteer Coalition

Support volunteer engagement and recognition efforts through regular communications and community-building events.

Coordinate third party group volunteer opportunities and build corresponding engagement toolkit

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives on human connection and community impact.

Passionate about ending hunger and reducing food waste.

Preferred live in Fairfield County and possess deep, established connections within the local community.

Effective in creating and communicating an inspiring vision and common purpose that motivates others to take action

Easily adapt to new computer software as the Food Rescue US platform is technology based

Able to organize people and activities to meet desired objectives; anticipate and adjust for problems

Marshal resources (people, materials, support) to get things done

Solve problems independently; does not give up in the face of resistance or hurdles

Must have valid Driver’s License, reliable access to a personal vehicle, and ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Ability to mediate priorities of Food Rescue US and volunteer interest

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06905

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