TENNESSEE – MEMPHIS AREA GLEANING COORDINATOR Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Society of St. Andrew in Memphis, TN is seeking an Area Gleaning Coordinator to coordinate gleaning efforts in Southwest TN. This seasonal, part-time position involves recruiting volunteers, engaging local feeding agencies, and maintaining records. The role pays $15 per hour for 10-15 hours per week, with mileage reimbursement and other expenses covered. Successful candidates must be self-starters with organizational and communication skills.
Job Description
TENNESSEE – MEMPHIS AREA GLEANING COORDINATOR
The Society of St. Andrew Memphis, TN
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Tennessee Gleaning Network 2334 Herman Street Nashville
TN 37208
Cell:
615-878-9233 tn-glean@endhunger.org Area Gleaning Coordinator Memphis, TN Job Description The Society of St. Andrew brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment to hungry neighbors. The Area Gleaning Coordinator (AGC) position was established to execute the ministry of the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), feeding hungry people through recovery of nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted, in a particular region. This coordinator is supported through the Tennessee Regional office and assumes responsibilities for various aspects for SoSA’s ministry in greater Shelby County. This is a seasonal, part time position. Specific Tasks and Responsibilities Coordinate gleaning efforts in the Southwest TN area, including Shelby and surrounding counties. Recruit volunteers willing to collect and distribute gleaned produce: Work with existing gleaning organizers, volunteers, and groups to maintain involvement. Contact area churches, civic groups, and individuals to gain involvement. Maintain an up-to-date list of all volunteers. Use Mobilize and Every Action software as part of volunteer management Engage local feeding agencies, whether in the immediate area or in other parts of the state, willing and able to accept the produce. Make delivery arrangements for the produce to be received. Develop a network of local agencies helping those in need. Engage local food producers, especially farms and farmers’ markets willing and able to donate produce and/or host gleaning events Make delivery arrangements for the produce to be received. Develop a network of local agencies helping those in need. National Office ~ 3383 Sweet Hollow Road Big Island
VA 24526-3054 434-299-5956 800-333-4597 FAX
434-299-5949
Email:
sosausa@endhunger.org www.endhunger.org Society of St. Andrew
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FEEDING AMERICA’S HUNGRY
Tennessee Gleaning Network 2334 Herman Street Nashville
TN 37208
Cell:
615-878-9233 tn-glean@endhunger.org Correspond with volunteers, SoSA Staff, agencies and other interested people, to: Send updates and directions to volunteers Send thank you notes to gleaners after each event Coordinate any local press coverage of SoSA gleanings Provide clear instructions to gleaners, answering any questions about the program and providing follow-up information This includes ensuring waivers are signed. Keep the growers informed of activities and results from gleaning events Keep in regular contact with SoSA staff, expressing achievements, opportunities and problems Communicate well with all third party agencies to support continued relationship building Keep accurate records of all gleanings via Monthly Gleaning Reports. Record the source of produce, type of produce, weight, volunteer hours, volunteer (group), and destination Keep an accurate timesheet, which is passed on to the Program Coordinator twice a month, recording hours worked and work accomplished. Qualifications The Area Coordinator should be a creative and motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Since this position is established in a location away from the SoSA Tennessee Regional office,the AGC needs to be a “self-starter” in developing and carrying out program needs and objectives. Some physical labor when leading gleaning events can be expected. Travel throughout the region is also expected and access to a vehicle is required.
Compensation Rate:
$15 per hour Hours per week: 10-15 This is a part time position. Position requires working some Saturdays during gleaning season and possibly Sunday for church visits.
Hours for whole season:
360 maximum
Season:
June 1 until Oct. 31, 2025
Paychecks:
Issued twice monthly from the SoSA National office (on the 15th and the last day of the month) Federal taxes and Social Security will be withheld. National Office ~ 3383 Sweet Hollow Road Big Island
VA 24526-3054 434-299-5956 800-333-4597 FAX
434-299-5949
Email:
sosausa@endhunger.org www.endhunger.org Society of St. Andrew
GLEANING AMERICA’S FIELDS
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FEEDING AMERICA’S HUNGRY
Tennessee Gleaning Network 2334 Herman Street Nashville
TN 37208
Cell:
615-878-9233 tn-glean@endhunger.org The area coordinator will be paid for hours worked and a timesheet will be submitted to the Program Coordinator twice a month.
Mileage allotment:
Reimbursed at 58.5 cents per mile Not to exceed 2,142 total miles during one contract period Additional expenses: approved supplies, postage, etc. with receipts required Successful employment records and reference checks will be required prior to any job offer being extended. A national criminal background check (at SoSA’s expense and initiation) will be required upon hire. Employment with the Society of St. Andrew is at-will. National Office ~ 3383 Sweet Hollow Road Big Island
VA 24526-3054 434-299-5956 800-333-4597 FAX
434-299-5949
Email:
sosausa@endhunger.org www.endhunger.org
