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!
Outreach Coordinator – Morris and Passaic Counties
Resumes accepted until the position is filled.
Please email jkinner@tabletotable.org with Morris and Passaic Counties Coordinator in the subject line.
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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 25 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 and launched into Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties in 2023, and Morris County in 2024, 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 Morris and Passaic Counties Outreach Coordinator will report to the Network Director. They will continue to 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 VP of Operations, App Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Director of Logistics, and marketing/communications team to achieve grant and program goals.
Essential Duties
Community Recipient Agencies
Research potential food donors in Morris and Passaic Counties, including supermarkets and grocers, farms and farmers markets, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, catering and banquet halls, and restaurants
Research 501c3 organizations based in Morris and Passaic 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 using the I-Rescue App
Research potential food donors in Morris and Passaic Counties, including supermarkets and grocers, farms and farmers markets, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, catering and banquet halls, and restaurants
Food Donors
Research potential food donors in Morris and Passaic 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
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
Volunteers & Community Engagement
Support Volunteer Manager in recruiting, onboarding, and training volunteers in Morris and Passaic 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, Morris and Passaic County Chamber events, and other key opportunities
Work with Marketing Director and Content Specialist to recruit food donors, recipient agencies and volunteers in Morris and Passaic Counties
Work with Volunteer Manager to steward volunteers and support volunteer appreciation, including volunteer of the month, giveaways, etc.
Develop relationships with stakeholders across Morris and Passaic Counties, including non-profits, universities and professional associations to promote Table to Table and 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 monthly with Vice President of Operations in Operations Team Meeting to provide updates and discuss strategies, challenges and opportunities
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 adapt at time management
Independent decision making
Physical Demands
Sitting/standing required. This position requires physical movement and occasional moderate to heavy lifting. Must be able to lift up to 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 food service and/or nonprofit sector within Morris County or Passaic County, or other relevant experience in either county, is strongly preferred
Valid New Jersey driver’s license
Work Environment
This position includes local travel within Morris and Passaic 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 VP of Operations.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $53,000 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.
Table to Table is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, American flag display, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Organization is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.