Rocky Mount Gleaning Coordinator

The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) is seeking a part-time Gleaning Coordinator near Rocky Mount, NC. Society of St. Andrew is a non-profit hunger relief organization that works to glean or salvage produce that may otherwise end up as waste. With the help of our volunteers, we distribute it to local feeding agencies.
The Northeastern NC Area Gleaning Coordinator will further the mission of SoSA in a 5-county region based around Rocky Mount. This position assumes responsibilities for various aspects of SoSA’s ministry in the local area to include:
• Maintaining relationships with current donor farmers, volunteer groups, and receiving agencies
• Recruiting farmers to allow gleaning of their produce and volunteers to participate in gleaning events
• Speaking to local groups and churches about the Gleaning Network and SoSA as needed
• Maintaining detailed records and reporting to the regional office on a regular basis
Qualifications:
The Gleaning Coordinator should be a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Gleaning Coordinators need to be “self-starters” in developing and carrying out program needs and objectives. Travel throughout the Local Gleaning Network area should also be expected and access to a vehicle is required – employee will be reimbursed for mileage. This is a year-round position, averaging 15 hours a week (less time is needed in the winter months, but more is needed during harvest season). The salary is $600/month.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume to to Michael Binger, Regional Director at ncglean@endhunger.org. A full job description can be found at endhunger.org/employment.