Company description

Boulder Food Rescue is a just in time food rescue working to limit food waste and increase food access in Boulder County. We do this by taking food that would be wasted from grocery stores, restaurants, and other retail locations, and taking it to communities that require more food access. We do most of this by bike! We operate through a decentralized system that allows us to have communities organize their own food distribution, and we are able to bypass many of the barriers that exist in more traditional food assistance programs. 

Job description

Hours : Full-Time Employment at 32 hours/week.

Reports to:  The Food Redistribution Program Manager.

Pay: $45,000 - $52,900 depending on relevant previous experience and skills. 

This is an abbreviated job description for potential candidates to determine their interests. 

A complete job description is available at this link.

Role Summary:

The Community Partnership Manager supports community ownership of No Cost Grocery Programs (NCGPs) and manages participant-facing food redistribution activities, partnering closely with the Food Redistribution team and other recipient-end partners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Program Support and Partnership Building

• Lead and facilitate processes that empower NCGPs and community members.
• Collaborate with NCGP Coordinators and community partners on delivery logistics.
• Conduct outreach to inform community members about food distributions and encourage feedback.
• Develop and maintain relationships with program participants, mutual aid projects, and other food distribution partners.

2. Logistics Management Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Food Redistribution Team to resolve logistical issues, maintain accurate records, and ensure food quality standards are met.
• Adjust logistics based on community feedback and regularly check in with partners to ensure food meets the community’s needs.
• Strategize improvements to food delivery logistics to support community-driven routing.

3. Community Feedback and Engagement

• Actively gather community feedback and manage monthly and quarterly check-ins with NCGPs and mutual aid groups.
• Organize community surveys and feedback mechanisms, such as workshops or community meetings.
• Use feedback to inform internal decision-making, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions collaboratively with community members.

4. Outreach and Engagement Activities

• Build community interest in NCGPs through door-to-door outreach, event attendance, and distribution site visits.
• Plan and facilitate community events (e.g., meals, convivios) to strengthen connections and partnerships.
• Communicate in both English and Spanish, support translation needs, and create informational materials for participants.

5. Community Ownership and Power Delegation

• Recruit, train, and support NCGP Coordinators, providing leadership opportunities and professional development.
• Involve participants in decision-making through advisory committees, collaborative planning, and participatory action research.
• Collaborate with the Food Redistribution Team to solidify the communication between the communities and the couriers and build a self-sufficient system.

6. Staff and Event Support

• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and occasional board meetings.
• Support large public events and strategic planning sessions.

Qualifications:

Required 

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish: Must communicate effectively in both languages, manage program activities, and interpret information with ease.

Preferred: 

• Leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with diverse communities, and using nonviolent communication.

• Ability to work independently and manage complex tasks with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel throughout Boulder County for work, using personal or provided transportation.
Able to work in various indoor and outdoor settings, including inclement weather, and spend prolonged periods working on a computer.

Benefits: Boulder Food Rescue provides the following benefits package for full-time employment, while the employee remains employed with BFR:

RTD Eco pass
Ego Carshare membership
Community Cycles Membership
In-house laptop computer for use or computer stipend for personal computer
Semi-remote working and semi-flexible schedule. 
PTO vacation, sick leave, holidays, and self-care monthly half-days are provided. 
Monthly at home office stipend to support payment for internet, phone and office supply needs. 
Professional Development Stipend
Health and Wellness Stipend
Anticipated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility and application support
Annual tax filings for all employees
Unemployment Insurance and Severance Package
Worker’s Comp Coverage
Family medical leave available via State of Colorado program
Retirement account available via State of Colorado program

Individual applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and evaluated based on experience and written responses. 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 43,888* - 50k

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

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Deadline

November 24, 2024