The Food Brigade

At The Food Brigade, we are committed to reducing food insecurity and food waste by connecting communities with fresh, nutritious food and supportive services. The Food Rescue & Distribution Manager plays a vital role in advancing this mission by leading the coordination of food rescue efforts and Mobile Farmer’s Market (MFM) distributions. This position ensures that high-quality food reaches those who need it most while fostering community engagement and access to essential resources. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage food rescue operations, including identifying and securing food suppliers, • Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with vendors to schedule and execute pickups, • Develop and manage distribution schedules to ensure consistent, equitable food access, • Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply, quality, and product variety, • Plan and prepare inventory for each distribution and stock the Mobile Farmer’s Market accordingly, • Assist in and co-manage all MFM distributions alongside the Driver, • Register new clients on-site and provide outreach at remote distribution locations, • Connect clients with additional services, including brick-and-mortar assistance and wraparound support programs, • Support warehouse operations, including inventory handling and organization, • Routinely lift and move 35-50 pounds unassisted, • Use a pallet jack, pallet stacker, hand truck, • Drive a cargo van, box truck, and Mobile Farmer’s Market as needed, • Conduct food pickups from suppliers/donors and delivery to our multiple locations, and ensure safe transport and handling procedures, • Prepare and deliver weekly reports to the Executive Director Collaboration: • Work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Director to support program goals and operational effectiveness Requirements: • Background check required, • Clean driving record required, • Commitment to mandatory in-house training and continuing education, including Food Handler Safety Certification, customer service, and de-escalation practices Preferred Qualifications (not required): • Experience in food rescue, food distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations, • Background in nonprofit, community outreach, or social services, • Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments, • Ability to operate box trucks or similar commercial vehicles