Monthly Salary Range: $9,943–$12,228/month
Expected initial offering: $9,943 - $10,866/month

Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026 by 5 p.m.
Interviews: Week of June 8th, 2026 (in person)

For full details, please see attached PDF.

The Position

This position is part of the Food Waste Reduction team, which works to reduce food loss and waste while supporting soil health, local economies, and access to nutritious food.

The Program Manager I position supports program implementation, partnerships, and technical assistance related to food waste prevention and edible food recovery. This includes working with consultants and grantees, coordinating pilot projects, developing resources, supporting SB 1383 compliance, and directly engaging with local governments, businesses, schools, and community partners.

This role is ideal for someone who can manage projects independently while collaborating across teams and with external partners. The Program Manager I will take ownership of discrete program components, operating under the direction of a Senior Program Manager while supporting broader team initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Food Waste Prevention Programs & Technical Assistance

  • Support and manage food waste prevention pilots, tools, and consultant-led technical assistance
  • Develop and disseminate resources and guidance across multiple sectors
  • Identify and implement on-site food waste reduction strategies with partners

Food Recovery Network Capacity Building (ACFRN)

  • Support capacity-building efforts for food recovery organizations
  • Develop and implement tools and resources to reduce food waste within food recovery operations

Grants Management

  • Manage Food Waste Prevention and Recovery grantees (application review, contracting, evaluation, and site visits)
  • Develop case studies and program highlights for communications and reporting

SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Compliance

  • Provide technical assistance and resources to businesses, institutions, schools, and food recovery organizations
  • Develop food waste prevention and recovery outreach materials, guidance, and success stories
  • Analyze compliance data and support reporting, including alternative compliance documentation.
  • Lead training and resource development for Environmental Health and StopWaste inspectors
  • Coordinate with TA consultant support and manage business engagement lists
  • Support food recovery organization inspection processes, including site visits and coordination with enforcement staff

General

  • Conduct research, data analysis, and evaluation to inform programs
  • Build and maintain partnerships across public and private sectors
  • Perform other duties as assigned  

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