Upstate SC Gleaning Coordinator

The Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) is seeking a part-time Gleaning Coordinator for the Upstate of South Carolina. SoSA is a non-profit hunger relief organization that works with farmers and packinghouses to rescue fresh fruits and vegetables that may otherwise end up as waste. With the help of our volunteers, we glean or salvage produce and distribute it to local feeding agencies.

The Upstate SC Area Gleaning Coordinator will further the mission of SoSA in a 15-county region based around Greenville/Spartanburg. This position is supported through the Carolinas Regional office in Durham and a Program office in Charlotte, and assumes responsibilities for various aspects of SoSA’s ministry in the local area to include:

• Maintaining relationships with current donor farmers, volunteer groups, and receiving agencies
• Recruiting farmers to allow gleaning of their produce and volunteers to participate in gleaning events
• Speaking to local groups and churches about the Gleaning Network and SoSA as needed
• Maintaining detailed records and reporting to the regional office on a regular basis

Qualifications:

The Gleaning Coordinator should be a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Farmers, Volunteers, and Supervisors all expect to have a response to their questions within the same day. Since this position is established away from the regional office, Gleaning Coordinators need to be “self-starters” in developing and carrying out program needs and objectives. Some physical labor when leading gleaning events can be expected.

Travel throughout the Local Gleaning Network area should also be expected and access to a vehicle is required – employee will be reimbursed for mileage. This is a year-round position, averaging 15 hours a week (or 780 hours/year). Less time generally is needed in the winter months, but more is needed during the harvest season. Salary is $9.50/hour to start, paid twice per month plus a $25/month cell phone reimbursement.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume to Rev. Michael Binger, Regional Director – Carolinas, via email at carolinas. A full job description and explanation of benefits can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..