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Gleaning Coordinator—PT, Seasonal (Hudson Valley Region)

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:

  • Lead and supervise volunteer groups in the field during gleaning events
  • Foster a welcoming, safe, and efficient working environment for all volunteers
  • Communicate clearly about expectations, safety, and procedures

Farm & Orchard Outreach:

  • Identify and build relationships with local farms, orchards, and other potential gleaning partners
  • Coordinate with private orchard owners to schedule fruit gleaning events
  • Maintain ongoing communication to ensure mutual understanding and successful collaboration

Logistics & Planning:

  • Plan and schedule gleaning trips based on crop availability and volunteer capacity
  • Track gleaned quantities and site participation for reporting purposes

Field Work:

  • Participate hands-on in gleaning activities, modeling proper harvesting techniques
  • Ensure tools and supplies are maintained and used safely

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience in harvesting, farming, or garden work (required)
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, especially in a volunteer setting
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfort with flexible, outdoor, and physically demanding work
  • A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
  • Experience working with nonprofit or community food organizations (preferred but not required)

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):

  • What experience do you have with harvesting produce on a farm or in a garden?
  • Tell us about a time you worked with a group of volunteers or led a team. What did you do to keep things running smoothly?
  • Why are you interested in this position with Second Chance Foods?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will try to respond to all applicants as able. 

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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.

Our Mailing Address and Facility:

120 Marvin Ave
Brewster, NY 10509

*please note we do not keep "hours" at the kitchen at this time. If you are looking to donate food please contact Kathryn@SecondChanceFoods.org or call 845-723-1302

Volunteer Questions contact Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Paladino 845-723-1309

For all other questions please contact us at 845-723-1315