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Forty percent of all food is wasted in the U.S. And, food waste creates an enormous environmental problem: if global food waste were a country, it would rank 3rd in greenhouse gas emissions after the U.S and China. Yet 1 in 5 people in Marin County, California, worry about where their next meal will come from.
ExtraFood’s mission is to help end hunger and wasted food in Marin. Our first step is our county-wide food recovery program: we rescue excess fresh food from Marin’s businesses and schools and immediately deliver the food to safety net partners – such as senior housing centers, homeless shelters & after-school programs – serving Marin’s most vulnerable children, adults and families.
In 6 years, ExtraFood’s staff and volunteers have organized, rescued, and delivered 3,500,000 pounds of food from 250 donors to 124 sites throughout the county. ExtraFood, winner of the 2017 Heart of Marin Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence Award, reaches more than 8,000 people with healthy, fresh food.
We are an organization committed to our values, to each other, and to making a difference every day for our community.
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Position Title
Deputy Executive Director, ExtraFood.org
Position Summary
The Deputy Executive Director will have overall operational responsibility for ExtraFood’s food recovery program and execution of its mission, and will also partner with the Executive Director (ED) on all major organizational decisions. The creation of this new position, which reports to ED Marv Zauderer, enables Marv to focus more effectively on external, fundraising, and strategic responsibilities. The ideal candidate is deeply experienced in technology and business process re-engineering, has exemplary critical thinking and communication skills, and is engaged with our mission. This exempt, full-time position is an exciting new opportunity to help lead an organization central to our county’s safety net.
Responsibilities
- Design and execution of food recovery program, including food donor, recipient partner, volunteer, fleet/driver, and food safety programs, ensuring exemplary service, policy compliance, and ongoing achievement of impact goals.
- Manage, mentor, and evaluate food recovery program staff.
- Prepare and present timely analysis and reports on program performance.
- Drive business improvement initiatives such as systems re-engineering, optimal use of available technologies, and improved customer service.
- Oversee Business Operations and contractors supporting those functions: HR, Finance, IT, Facilities.
- Partner closely with ED, collaborating on all major organizational decisions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a senior management position in for-profit and/or nonprofit organizations.
- Proven systems and operational thinker who is adept at leveraging technology in business processes.
- Willing to roll up your sleeves. This is a player-coach role in that you will both manage the Operations team and have direct operational responsibilities.
- Excellent project management, planning, and organizational development skills.
- Demonstrated expertise with fiscal management, including forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; exemplary in managing interpersonal relationships, externally and internally, with a wide range of people.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Flexible hours; some remote work possible
- Health insurance plan
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Opportunities for growth in a dynamic organization
- The feeling of making a big difference in our community each day
Please email cover letter summarizing interest in position and experience, plus resumé, to:
Marv Zauderer, CEO, Marv@ExtraFood.org
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Position Title
Backup Food Recovery Driver, ExtraFood.org (Part-time)
Position Summary
This position, reporting to the Manager of Food Recovery Operations, is a fill-in for ExtraFood's Food Recovery Drivers: when you are asked if you can fill in, you are under no obligation to be available. If you are available to fill in, you will be responsible for using your own vehicle to pick up and deliver recovered food on established and on-call routes, Monday through Friday (with Saturday and Sunday availability a plus); or to fill in for ExtraFood’s truck or van drivers (no special license needed). You will be an ambassador for ExtraFood, cultivating and sustaining our relationships with key employees at food donor and recipient partner organizations and delivering high-quality, nutritious food for people in need.
Responsibilities
1. Based on daily route schedule, complete specified “food trips”: Pick up food donations from businesses and deliver to recipient partners, all within Marin County.
- Interact professionally with staff at food donor and recipient organizations. Act as an ambassador for ExtraFood, communicating information about shared successes and addressing any issues that arise.
- Arrive at food donors and recipients within specified time windows
- Follow all food-safety guidelines in handling food (ExtraFood provides food-safety training)
- Weigh donations and report weights to Operations Coordinator
- Escalate any issues or feedback to Food Recovery Operations Manager as necessary
2. Complete on-call food trips as needed and available.
3. Keep vehicle clean and maintained according to ExtraFood protocol.
4. Complete food safety certification (at ExtraFood’s expense), if not already certified, and keep certification up-to-date.
5. Fill in for ExtraFood’s truck or van drivers (no special license needed) occasionally and if available.
- Complete ExtraFood Truck/Van Driver Safety Training
Qualifications
Required skills/experience include:
- Engaged with our mission
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; professional manner
- Outstanding driving skills
- Valid California driver’s license (no special license needed) and car registration

- Excellent driving record as indicated by DMV report
- If driving own vehicle: Safe vehicle in good working order; $100K/$300K/$50K insurance coverage
- Able to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. safely
- Highly organized; demonstrated on-time performance with tracking/reporting data
- Willing to submit to background check
- At least 21 years of age
- Fluent in English
- Available by 8:00 am one or more days, Monday-Friday, at our office in Kentfield
- 2 professional references
The following skills/experience are a plus:
- 1 year of professional driving and delivery experience
- Available on weekends
Compensation
- Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Mileage reimbursement for using own vehicle
Email cover letter summarizing interest in position and experience, plus resumé, to:
Sophia Balestreri, Manager of Food Recovery Operations, Sophia@ExtraFood.org
