Regional Food Rescue Manager

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley•San Carlos, CA

3d•$96,002 - $112,944•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Food Rescue Manager leads food donation efforts across an assigned region, building and managing partnerships with donor and partner agencies that increase access to high-quality, nutritious food for communities facing food insecurity. This role strengthens existing donor relationships, develops new partnerships, and collaborates cross-functionally to identify outlets to support food distribution. Success in this role includes increasing food recovery volume, strengthening partner engagement, and improving program efficiency and compliance. This job might be for you if you: Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven, and values-based environment Are passionate about food security, sustainability, and reducing waste Build strong relationships across diverse communities with diplomacy and empathy Are a proactive problem solver with sound judgment and high integrity Bring a team-first mindset, curiosity, and a willingness to learn

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
Strong relationship management and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
Ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations with professionalism
Proficiency with standard business software and data management tools
Commitment to a field-based role, with 50–60% of time spent visiting and supporting donor and partner agency locations across San Mateo County.
Possession of a valid California driver license and a clean DMV record.
Willingness to drive personal vehicle, as necessary.
Compensation for business mileage to be reimbursed at standard IRS rates
Willingness to travel within Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and work occasional flexible hours

Responsibilities

Partnership Management Build, manage and strengthen regional donor-agency partnerships, monitor performance, assess volume opportunities, and strengthen engagement to increase and improve donation opportunities
Coordinate and collaborate with donor partners at both corporate and store levels, including direct engagement with store receivers to ensure program success.
Monitor partnership performance, identify growth opportunities, and increase engagement
Foster strong communication and collaboration between donors and agencies to support long-term, sustainable partnerships
Provide guidance, training, and performance management for donors, agencies, and volunteers to ensure program standards and food safety requirements
Program Operations Strategically pair donors and agencies to optimize partnerships based on capacity, needs, preferences and operational constraints
Establish and implement program standards to ensure compliance, safe food handling, and effective resource utilization
Create, monitor, and refine food rescue schedules for donors and agencies
Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges related to logistics, food safety, and transportation
Growth & Strategy Identify, recruit and onboard new agencies and donors to expand the program reach
Lead pilot projects from design through execution, including planning, implementation, and evaluation
Manage budgets, track outcomes, and present insights and findings to leadership
Training & Communication Develop and deliver training programs and materials for donors, agency partners, volunteers, and interns (in-person and virtual)
Data & Continuous Improvement Analyze program data and trends to identify opportunities and challenges, measure impact, and inform strategy
Pilot projects and track key metrics to measure impact and support continuous improvement efforts
Collaboration & External Engagement Partner with Programs, Operations, and other internal teams to solve challenges and implement scalable solutions
Represent Second Harvest of Silicon Valley at meetings, conferences, and community events
Stay informed on industry trends and best practices through engagement with peer organizations and networks including Feeding America
Partner with the County Sustainability Department to strengthen collaboration, share data ensure alignment with sustainability efforts, and expand food recovery opportunities.
Monitor relevant legislative and policy developments that may impact food rescue strategies
Support external engagement through presentations, tours, and collaboration with Marketing on storytelling
Motivate and influence donors and agencies to enhance their performance via recognition, highlighting their efforts and meaningful collaboration
Identify and explore options for improving the food rescue program to ensure that it is accessible, equitable and inclusive