Program Operations & Logistics

• Oversee daily food rescue, delivery, and distribution operations across Greater Newark programs.
• Support pilot projects and programs focused on innovative food systems impact and research
• Work with logistics team to support driver workforce scheduling, dispatch, and performance to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Track and analyze program data (deliveries, pounds of food, partner reach) to ensure KPIs are met.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges in real time, maintaining high standards of quality and dignity in service delivery supporting the logistics team.
• Collaborate with the national operations team to align processes, technology, and reporting

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Oversee and coordinate local partner, funder, and coalition engagement to support program delivery and regional priorities.
• Manage day-to-day relationship workflows with food producers, donors, retailers, and community organizations to ensure alignment with operational capacity and program goals.
• Plan and coordinate community meetings, events, and speaking engagements to support program execution, information-sharing, and feedback loops.
• Work with advisory councils and stakeholder groups—in alignment with the VP of Impact—to integrate community input into operational planning, program implementation, and ongoing evaluation.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and oversee regular impact and performance reports that synthesize program metrics, operational challenges, and outcomes to support decision-making.
• Monitor and support compliance with funder requirements, food safety standards, and internal operational protocols, escalating risks and gaps as needed.
• Document and share operational insights and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and inform Food Connect’s national strategy.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program management and proven program launch and execution required.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day operations and ensure programs run smoothly and effectively.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience representing an organization to external partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, Asana, Slack.
• Resident of the Greater Newark metro area with knowledge of local communities;
• Familiarity with the food system is a strong plus but not required.
• Deep commitment to equity, community-driven solutions and service.
• Ability to travel within the Greater Newark region for key stakeholder meetings.

• Competitive salary and benefits package. $75,000-$82,000
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with occasional travel to regional sites.
• Opportunity to make a measurable difference in reducing hunger and food waste nationwide.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact.
  

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: 10 vacation days + 5 sick days + 1 birthday leave + 1 work anniversary leave
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k benefits plan
• 4 week paid sabbatical policy after 5 years of employment at Food Connect