Colorado Nonprofit Association

Gleaning and Food Systems Coordinator

Company description

UpRoot Colorado increases the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers.

We envision a mindful, humane and equitable Colorado food system where everyone has access to locally-produced, nutrient-dense foods; where people are more connected to the sources of our food; and where farmers are valued for who they are: a cornerstone of our society.

Job description

Job Title: Seasonal Gleaning & Food-systems Coordinator: Pueblo County
Job Status: Up to 25 hours per week May 1 – November 30
Job Term: This role is currently a non-exempt, grant-funded position.
Pay: $24 per hour
Preferred Start Date: May 1, 2025

UpRoot’s Gleaning & Food Systems Coordinators are responsible for our Gleaning Initiative in specific regions of Colorado: conducting outreach; connecting with farm partners and potential farm partners; connecting with fruit-tree stewards; recruiting and managing volunteers; coordinating and leading gleaning events to harvest surplus food from local farms and fruit trees; connecting and collaborating with hunger-relief partners to distribute gleaned food; writing, editing and sharing communications; and educating the community about our food system.

Primary responsibilities include:

Outreach & Communications

Event Coordination & Volunteer Management 

Develop Volunteer Harvest Leader Program

Data Tracking & Program Administration

Other duties as assigned

Must haves:

Preferred:

UpRoot Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discriminatory practices against anyone on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category. We value—and are working to create—a culture of equity, honesty, transparency, gratitude, clear communication, respect, and continuous learning. We acknowledge that food justice is not achievable without racial justice. It is important that the communities we serve are centered in our work. Therefore, people of color and people who have experienced nutrition insecurity are encouraged to apply.