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).
This is an exciting opportunity to build a brand-new program from the ground up and leave a lasting legacy of food-security skills in our community. Position is 100% grant-funded and will end no later than June 20, 2027
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
