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Gleaning & Preservation Program Coordinator
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Puyallup Food Bank
Puyallup, WA (In Person)
$54,080 Salary, Part-Time
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Gleaning & Preservation Program Coordinator Puyallup Food Bank Puyallup, WA Job Details Part-time $24 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Volunteer management Driver's License Attention to detail Organizational skills Marketing Full Job Description Responsibilities
- Acquire, inventory, maintain, and organize the preservation equipment lending library; enforce clear check-out/check-in policies and procedures.
- Develop curriculum and teach (or co-teach) regular food-preservation classes (canning, dehydrating, freeze-drying, pickling, freezing) in partnership with libraries, Extension offices, community centers, churches, and other nonprofits.
- Manage and maintain an equipment loan program, including maintaining detailed records of items on loan.
- Maintain accurate, grant-required records including equipment checkout logs, pounds of food preserved by participants, class attendance, participant demographics, and pre/post knowledge surveys.
- Collect compelling stories, photos (with releases), testimonials, and case studies from participants to demonstrate impact for grant reporting and marketing.
- Build and maintain relationships with farmers, orchardists, homeowners, and other entities to identify gleaning opportunities year-round.
- Schedule, promote, and lead gleaning events; recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for safe and efficient field harvesting.
- Ensure recovered produce is weighed, recorded, and distributed through the food bank or directly to preservation-class participants.
- Coordinate transportation of gleaned produce (personal vehicle, food-bank vehicles, or rented vehicles as needed).
- Assist the COO in the preparation of monthly and quarterly narrative and data reports for the grantors well as the final grant-closeout report in spring 2027.
- Track program budget-line-items related to equipment purchases, class supplies, mileage, and volunteer appreciation.
- Represent the organization at community events, fairs, and partner meetings to promote gleaning and preservation programming.
- Ensure all activities comply with food-safety standards, liability protocols, and grant requirements.
- Other duties as assigned General Qualifications
- Passion for reducing food waste, building food security, and teaching practical life skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous records.
- Creative problem-solver with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Outgoing personality; comfortable cold-calling farmers, public speaking, and storytelling.
- Experience recruiting, training, and leading volunteers.
- Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the county (mileage reimbursed).
- Flexible schedule — many gleaning events and classes occur on weekends and evenings.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and work outdoors in varying weather.
- Full agreement and commitment to PFB guiding principles.
- Must pass criminal background check and drug screening. Job-Specific Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of and/or strong interest in safe home food-preservation methods (pressure canning, water-bath canning, dehydrating, freeze-drying, etc.). Master Food Preserver certification desired.
- Previous gleaning, farming, gardening, or orchard experience highly desirable.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office for tracking data and creating reports.
- Assist with writing grant reports or donor reports that include both numbers and human-impact stories.
- Valid Washington State driver's license and clean driving record.
- Current WA State Food Worker Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days).