Company description
Boston Area Gleaners, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing surplus farm crops for people in need. We distribute high quality, local produce to food pantries and meal programs by working closely with farmers, providing volunteer labor to harvest what would otherwise be plowed under. We are building a reliable supply chain of agricultural surplus to regional food agencies that serve people in need.
Job description
Do you want to get out and make a positive impact on the unprecedented levels of food insecurity being experienced in our communities? Assist in bringing nutritious, fresh produce to those who need it most? Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and creative organization that is working to address the systematic problems in our food system? All while working with a fun, energetic team? Apply to join the Boston Area Gleaners Operations Team!
Boston Area Gleaners is hiring immediately for Drivers for its operations team. This position has seasonal requirements, and candidates must commit to working the full duration of the season in order to qualify.
The Operations Team is responsible for leading and organizing gleaning trips, as well as distribution activities under the direction of the Operations Manager and Director. All positions on our Operations team require a high degree of accountability in order to ensure that both the work gets done, and that the organization is well represented while interfacing with farmers, volunteers and recipient agencies (food pantries).
Drivers assist in the fulfillment of the mission to rescue surplus farm crops for people in need. Drivers facilitate the flow of produce from farms to recipient agencies throughout the region, thus building a reliable supply chain of agricultural surplus to regional hunger relief food agencies. Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a very high degree of accountability, required to provide excellent customer service and outcomes to our partner farms, recipient agencies, volunteers, donor base, and our primary beneficiaries – food insecure people in eastern MA.
If you are interested in helping us supply fresh local produce to people facing food insecurity in eastern Massachusetts, please consider applying after viewing the full job descriptions on our website. We are looking to hire a Driver ASAP!
https://www.bostonareagleaners.org/job-opportunities.html
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $20.00 - $30.00
Application instructions
This job expired on July 06, 2020
Deadline
no deadline