Table to Table welcomes passionate professionals and volunteers who are energized by our mission to reduce food waste and feed food-insecure neighbors throughout New Jersey. We welcome and recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and hope that you’ll join us!
Network Coordinator – Essex and Hudson Counties
Resumes accepted until the position is filled. Please email jkinner@tabletotable.org with Network Coordinator – Essex and Hudson Counties in the subject line.
About Table to Table
Nearly 1 million of our neighbors in New Jersey are food insecure. Meanwhile, enough food for over 3 billion meals is wasted each year in our state. As NJ’s first and largest food rescue nonprofit, Table to Table bridges the gap by rescuing fresh, healthy food and ensuring it gets to those who need it most. Our trucks and volunteers operate throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Morris counties, picking up food and delivering it to pantries, community kitchens, group homes, shelters, and other partner agencies. Last year we rescued enough food for over 23 million meals, and provided it to our neighbors in need of nourishment through our partnerships with pantries, shelters, community kitchens, and other nonprofits.
In 2021 we launched our I-Rescue App, leveraging technology to increase our impact by empowering volunteers to become ‘food rescue heroes.’ Piloted in Bergen County, launched into Essex, Hudson and Passaic counties in 2023, and in 2024 launched in Morris County. The App connects the dots between food donors, community recipient agencies, and volunteers in the matter of a few clicks.
Ready to be inspired every day? Join our growing team! This is a unique opportunity to shape a social enterprise that merges technology and social good to address two critical issues – food waste and food insecurity.
Responsibilities
The Network Coordinator will report to the Network Director and is responsible for the successful operations of Truck Programs and the Table to Table’s I-Rescue program in Essex and Hudson Counties. They will establish and build a strong network of support in the counties, recruiting and onboarding food donors and establishing relationships with/facilitating food deliveries to recipient agencies, while also supporting volunteer outreach and coordination. The Coordinator will work closely with the entire Table to Table staff, including App Manager, Director of Logistics, Network Coordinator for Morris and Passaic Counties, Volunteer Manager, and the marketing/communications team to achieve grant and annual program goals.
Essential Duties
Community Recipient Agencies
• Research 501c3 organizations based in Essex and Hudson Counties that provide food distributions/food services to populations in need, including persons/families experiencing homelessness, children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and other at-risk populations
• Conduct outreach to agencies to understand food distributions/services and to gauge need for rescued, donated food
• Execute agency agreements, conduct site visits, and onboard recipient agencies.
Food Donors
Research potential food donors in Essex and Hudson Counties, including supermarkets and grocers, farms and farmers markets, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, catering and banquet halls, and restaurants
• Conduct outreach to owners/managers of potential food donors to engage and inform them about Table to Table’s mission and solicit their support
• Understand and educate potential food donors about the safety/health and legal protections of food rescue/food donations
• Execute food donor agreements and onboard food donors using I-Rescue App
• Execute food donor agreements and onboard donors with assistance from Director of Logistics
• Using the App, match each food donation to appropriate recipient agency based on food type, quantity, and schedule
• Will on occasion complete rescues if unclaimed or first-time rescues to work out logistics
Volunteer & Community Engagement
• Support Volunteer Manager in recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers in Essex and Hudson Counties to conduct food rescues using the I-Rescue App
• Identify and participate in community events to promote the program and recruit volunteers, such as community service fairs, Essex or Hudson County Chamber events, and other key opportunities
• Work with Marketing Director and Digital Content Specialist to recruit food donors, recipient agencies and volunteers in Essex and Hudson Counties.
• Work with Volunteer Manager to steward volunteers and support volunteer appreciation, including volunteer of the month, giveaways, etc.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders across Essex and Hudson Counties, including non-profits, universities and professional associations to promote all of Table to Table’s programs, including the I-Rescue App
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors, recipients and volunteers
General
• Meet regularly with App developers (Food Rescue Hero) and Operations Team to broaden food rescue community, share experiences, lessons learned, best practices and app enhancements.
• Meets weekly with Network Director to provide updates and discuss strategies, challenges and opportunities
• Meets monthly with Vice President of Operations and Operations Team
Competencies
• Strong customer service skills – in person, via telephone and written/digital communications
• Strong oral and written skills
• Highly organized, thorough, and precise with record-keeping and data entry
• Ability to multi-task and adept at time management
• Independent decision making
Physical Demands
• Sitting/standing requirement; this position requires physical movement and occasional moderate heavy lifting.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Job Requirements
• High school or GED required; college degree preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience required – customer service, food service/food retail (front of house), and/or nonprofit
• Prior experience working in a food service and/or nonprofit sector within Essex or Hudson County, or other relevant experience, is strongly preferred
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license
Work Environment
This position includes local travel within Essex and Hudson counties to conduct outreach, site visits, food rescues and follow-up visits to food donors and agency partners as well as participation in community events. Occasional in-office meetings at our administrative headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ will be required. Occasional evening/weekend work required for Table to Table events and other key events as requested by the Vice President of Operations.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $52,000 annually. Benefits include: medical insurance, pediatric dental insurance, 10 days paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K
Table to Table is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.