Regional Food Rescue Manager

About Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley

Founded in 1974, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of nearly 400 partners at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Due to the prohibitively expensive cost of living in Silicon Valley, the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rise in inflation, Second Harvest is now serving an average of about 500,000 people every month. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources, and advocates for anti- hunger policies on the local, state and national levels. To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit shfb.org.

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
  
  

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
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Professional Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Reports To

Senior Manager of Food Sourcing

Location

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

1051 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA94070

This is a hybrid position. Specifics of work location will depend on department needs.

An employee’s regular remote work site should be within

driving distance of one of Second Harvest’s locations and must be within the state of California.

Hours

Full-Time Exempt, 40 hours/week, with some occasional early mornings and weekend work as necessary.

Compensation

$96,002 - $112,944 is the wage range for this position. The salary wage offer will be commensurate with skills and experience. Outstanding and generous health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), eleven paid holidays, and retirement plan.

EOE

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be selected based on specific, role-related skills and qualifications.