Regional Operations Associate

SHARE MY MEALS INC

Regional Operations Associate

Princeton, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Paid time off

    Regional Operations Associate

    Share My Meals Mission: Created in 2020, Share My Meals is a Princeton, NJ-based non-profit organization that fights both food insecurity and the environmental impact of food waste by recovering and delivering healthy meals to local communities.

    Share My Meals envisions a world where everyone has access to healthy meals and no food goes to waste.

    Share My Meals is expanding its operations in New Jersey. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Operations Associate to join our Operations team to manage the daily operations of the Meal Recovery Program in Northern New Jersey.

    Job Summary:

    The Regional Operations Associate will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of Share My Meals in Mercer County, focusing on logistics, coordination of food recovery and distribution activities as well as equipment inventory management. This will include being the liaison with drivers, volunteers, food donors and recipients.

    The ideal candidate should be highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for making a positive impact in the community.

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    Manage Meal Recovery Logistics and Daily Operations

    Plan and ensure the daily operations of the meal recovery program including the home delivery model

    Prepare daily work such as schedules

    Schedule and dispatch drivers/volunteers with necessary equipment to appropriate locations according to predetermined schedules, partners' requests, or immediate needs

    Reach out to volunteers for scheduled slots

    Organize the timely and accurate delivery of food to designated locations

    Ensure that the food safety protocol is respected in all aspects of operations

    Foster strong relationships with food donors, partner organizations, recipients and volunteers

    Manage the delivery equipment including the container tracking system

    Organize and manage the food and storage hub in Princeton

    Conduct occasional site visits in Mercer County

    Train volunteers on the SMM technology

    Communication and Reporting

    Communicate effectively with internal teams to coordinate and streamline operations

    Communicate with the Operations/Program/Outreach team to resolve problems, requests for services or equipment

    Compile and update reports on key operational metrics

    Update database and platform with relevant information

    Provide regular feedback to leadership on the status of operations and any challenges or opportunities.

    Support special projects and initiatives as needed

    Qualifications and Skills:

    Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with food donors, volunteers, food recipients and other potential partners

    Effective communication, including speaking, writing and active listening

    Able to give and receive feedback from a variety of channels

    Collaboration and teamwork skills, including working as part of a cross-functional team

    Ability to take initiative and work independently on projects

    Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

    Good time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities

    Planning capabilities and attention to detail

    Able to demonstrate empathy and flexibility

    Ability to learn and use new technology and excellent EXCEL skills

    Proficient with Google Suite

    Experience with Salesforce is a plus

    Proficient with conversational Spanish (preferred)

    Reporting to: Operations Director Job Type: Full time Pay: $60,000 Education: Bachelor’s (preferred) License/Certification: Driver’s License and vehicle access (required) Work Location: Onsite in Princeton, NJ with the option later for hybrid. Must be able to travel within the Mercer County area. Organization Website: sharemymeals.org

    To Apply: If you possess these qualifications and are eager to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity, we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially as a separate PDF attachment in one email to smm-search@sharemymeals.org:

    Cover letter expressing interest in Share My Meals and indicating your relevant experience and how it relates to the position

    Current resume

    References will be requested for qualified candidates

    Applications will be received until December 6.