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Second Chance Foods is seeking a passionate, organized, and hands-on Gleaning Coordinator to lead our seasonal gleaning efforts. This role is ideal for individuals who love being outdoors, have experience with harvesting produce, and enjoy working with volunteers.
Primarily field-based in the Hudson Valley region including travel between farms and our facility in Brewster with occasional administrative work.
Posted June 10, 2025. Open until filled.
Duration of employment: Early July–Late October (with potential for year-round employment in a different capacity).
The Gleaning Coordinator will manage gleaning operations across multiple farm and orchard sites, coordinating logistics, building relationships with growers, and ensuring a positive and productive experience for our volunteers.
This position plays a vital role in rescuing fresh, local food that would otherwise go to waste, and getting it into the hands of people who need it.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Management:
Farm & Orchard Outreach:
Logistics & Planning:
Field Work:
Preferred Skills and Experience
This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt, position paying $20 per hour.
A resume is not required, but if available, please email it to Martha@SecondChanceFoods.org with responses to the following questions (a few sentences for each is fine):
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will try to respond to all applicants as able.
Though we wish we could supply food to everyone in need, Second Chance Foods cannot provide meals or groceries directly to individuals. Our solution is to collaborate with existing programs in the community and supplement their food with our meals and groceries. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please refer to our resource page here for our partnerships and local options.
120 Marvin Ave
Brewster, NY 10509
Volunteer Questions contact Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Paladino 845-723-1309
For all other questions please contact us at 845-723-1315