Company description
City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, collecting perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste to help feed the millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. In over 40 years serving New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it—free of charge—to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 86 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. By redirecting that food to families, we will also prevent the equivalent of more than 25 million kilograms of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Named one of America's Top 100 Charities by Forbes, City Harvest also works alongside our community partners to build their capacity, expand nutrition education, and advocate for systems change through effective public policy. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city—one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.
Job description
About the Role
City Harvest is seeking a proactive and mission-driven Transportation Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of our transportation team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our fleet, drivers, and logistics systems operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with our mission to fight food insecurity across New York City.
You’ll work closely with Transportation leadership, drivers, and external vendors to keep our fleet running smoothly, strengthen our culture of safety, and continuously improve operational performance.
What You’ll Do
Fleet & Safety Operations
Help maintain a safe, compliant, and fully operational fleet (trucks, reefers, liftgates, and equipment)
Coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and vendor services
Conduct safety audits, ride-alongs, and road observations
Investigate incidents and ensure timely documentation and corrective action
Promote and reinforce a strong culture of safety across the team
Driver Support & Supervision
Support and supervise a team of 25–35 drivers in partnership with Transportation Managers
Provide real-time support, coaching, and performance feedback
Participate in ride-alongs and ongoing driver development
Assist with dispatching and daily route execution to ensure on-time performance
Logistics & Performance Management
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and route efficiency
Identify opportunities to improve service, cost, and operational effectiveness
Reconcile driver routes and manifests daily
Partner with internal teams to maintain accurate dispatch schedules and routing plans
Systems & Compliance
Utilize transportation systems (e.g., Samsara) to track and manage operations
Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and organizational policies
Track and process tolls, tickets, and related expenses
Support SOP development and continuous process improvement
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
Serve as a key point of contact for vendors (maintenance, fuel, rentals, etc.)
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve service or customer-related issues
Conduct site visits with community partners, donors, and agencies as needed
What You Bring
Strong understanding of fleet operations; DOT knowledge preferred
Experience working with third-party vendors (maintenance, fueling, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
Flexibility to work non-traditional hours (early mornings, evenings, weekends)
Experience as a driver is a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs occasionally
Comfortable working both in an office and operational environment
Ability to perform repetitive movements and operate equipment as needed
Availability to respond to urgent or on-call situations
Compensation
this position is: hourly, $20/hr +
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Deadline
no deadline