RLC Operations Intern

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About RLC

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to redistributing excess food from businesses to nonprofits serving people experiencing food insecurity. We work alongside our dedicated network of food rescuers and partner with organizations of all sizes and sectors, to repurpose surplus ranging from as little as 5 pounds to as much as 500+ pallets. Our mission is to reduce food waste, promote sustainability, and enhance food security. Since RLC was founded in 2013, we’ve rescued over 17 million pounds of food, prevented 37M+ pounds of emissions, and provided 13M+ meals to communities in need.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the RLC Operations Intern is charged with focusing on the expansion and development of new branches and the growth of existing branches. They will help with recruitment, outreach of partners, develop training resources, and contribute to an optimal organization that will lead to the success of our branches. The RLC Operations Intern’s essential duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Research the food rescue landscape and partners in various cities to ensure success of all food rescues in new and developing branches

• Assist with volunteer recruitment and engagement

• Develop comprehensive resources for training and onboarding partners and volunteers

• Handle day-to-day operations by resolving food rescue issues, implementing processes, and ensuring proper communication between stakeholders

• Explore automation tools, website features, or methods to enhance the capacity of operations

• Assist Operations Managers as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for mission-based work and interest in relevant business function; prior relevant coursework preferred

• Willingness to take initiative and collaborate with a team or manager

• Ability to work independently and persevere through ambiguity

• Eagerness to provide and receive feedback with an eye towards growth and development

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication

• Comfort representing RLC and engaging professionally with stakeholders

• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment and manage an evolving workload

• Familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g., Google Workspace) preferred

• Commitment to RLC’s core values of integrity, honesty, fairness, openness, respect, and responsibility

• Typing speed of 65 wpm is required

RLC interns have the chance to work closely with the executive team and have the opportunity to make a true, meaningful impact in their time with the organization. This is a part-time, unpaid internship, although interns will be reimbursed for travel if local to an operational RLC branch and actively complete food rescue pickups. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, the start date is January 2025 with an end date in May 2025. Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit.

To express your interest, send an email to HR Manager shilpi@rescuingleftovercuisine.org with a copy of your resume.