Archives for February 2023

About RLC 

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting food insecurity and preventing wasted food. We have cultivated a network of dedicated food rescuers who bring food directly from our donors to nonprofit organizations, letting neighbors help neighbors while reaping the environmental and economic benefits of reducing wasted food. Founded in 2013, our simple, but elegant model has redistributed over 10 million pounds of food cumulatively, and almost 3 million pounds in 2022 alone. 

What you’ll do: 

Reporting to the Program Director, the Branch Operations Intern is charged with focusing on the expansion and development of new branches and the growth of existing branches. They will help with recruitment, an outreach of partners, develop training resources, and contribute to an optimal organization that will lead to the success of our branches. The Branch Operations Intern’s essential duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Research the food rescue landscape and partners in various cities to ensure the success of all food rescues in new and developing branches 
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and engagement 
• Develop comprehensive resources for training and onboarding partners and volunteers
• Handle day-to-day operations by resolving food rescue issues, implementing processes, and ensuring proper communication between stakeholders 
• Explore automation tools, website features, or methods to enhance the capacity of operations 
• Assist Branch Managers as needed 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Passion for mission-based work and interest in relevant business functions; prior relevant coursework preferred 
• Willingness to take initiative and collaborate with a team or manager 
• Ability to work independently and persevere through ambiguity 
• Eagerness to provide and receive feedback with an eye toward growth and development
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication 
• Comfort representing RLC and engaging professionally with stakeholders
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment and manage an evolving workload
• Familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g., Google Workspace) preferred
• Commitment to RLC’s core values of integrity, honesty, fairness, openness, respect, and responsibility
• Typing speed of 65 wpm is required

Note: This is a hybrid internship in NYC, New York

RLC interns have the chance to work closely with the executive team and have the opportunity to make a true, meaningful impact in their time with the organization. This is a hybrid part-time, unpaid internship, although interns will be reimbursed for travel if local to an operational RLC branch and actively complete food rescue pickups. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, the start date is in June 2023 with an end date in August 2023. 

To express your interest, send an email to HR Manager shilpi@rescuingleftovercuisine.org with a copy of your resume. 

Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit. 

About RLC 

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting food insecurity and preventing wasted food. We have cultivated a network of dedicated food rescuers who bring food directly from our donors to nonprofit organizations, letting neighbors help neighbors while reaping the environmental and economic benefits of reducing wasted food. Founded in 2013, our 

simple, but elegant model has redistributed over 10 million pounds of food cumulatively, and almost 3 million pounds in 2022 alone. 

Marketing Intern Position Summary 

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is seeking a marketing intern to help promote the RLC brand and spread awareness of food waste and food insecurity in our markets. The internship will provide hands-on experience from preparing marketing materials to coordinating events and managing marketing campaigns. Interns have the chance to work directly with Marketing Director, Board Members, and Advisory Council members and make a true, meaningful impact in their time with the organization. 

Responsibilities 

• Prepare various marketing materials, including emails, flyers, digital campaigns, etc.
• Recruit food donors, rescuers, and monetary donors 
• Analyze and optimize ongoing marketing campaigns 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Self-starter; ability to initiate and work independently 
• Great communication and writing skills 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Ability to interact professionally with potential partners in person, via phone, and email
• Is excited about the opportunity to work in a young, growing, mission-driven nonprofit
•  Typing speed of 65 wpm is required

RLC interns have the chance to work closely with the executive team and have the opportunity to make a true, meaningful impact in their time with the organization. This is a part-time, remote, unpaid internship, although interns will be reimbursed for travel if local to an operational RLC branch and actively complete food rescue pickups. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, the start date is in June 2023 with an end date in August 2023.

Apply 

To express your interest, send an email to HR Manager shilpi@rescuingleftovercuisine.org with a copy of your resume 

Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit. 

About RLC 

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting food insecurity and preventing wasted food. We have cultivated a network of dedicated food rescuers who bring food directly from our donors to nonprofit organizations, letting neighbors help neighbors while reaping the environmental and economic benefits of reducing wasted food. Founded in 2013, our 

simple, but elegant model has redistributed over 10 million pounds of food cumulatively, and almost 3 million pounds in 2022 alone. 

Partner Outreach Position Summary: 

The Partner Outreach Intern will learn to develop new partnerships between RLC and food businesses, schools, offices, production companies, and event vendors. In each partnership the food donor partner will donate their excess food to RLC on the schedule of their choice and RLC will pick up these food donations and deliver them to local human service agencies, who then distribute them to the food insecure community. The Partner Outreach Intern will assist with outreach efforts for any of RLC’s branches (Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York City, and Rhode Island) and other org-wide projects. Our goal is to rescue 2.5 million pounds of food in 2022 across all of our branches and you can help us achieve this goal! 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the sales process from beginning to finish, including prospect research, lead generation, visitation, pitching, and closing deals 
• Manage tracking database of partners contacted on a weekly basis 
• Updating current partners’ information in our system 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

• Self-starter; ability to initiate and work independently
• Persistent, tactful, outgoing, and persuasive
• Ability to interact professionally with potential partners in person, via phone, and email
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Previous outreach experience is plus
• Typing speed of 65 wpm is required

RLC interns have the chance to work closely with the executive team and have the opportunity to make a true, meaningful impact in their time with the organization. This is a part-time, remote, unpaid internship, although interns will be reimbursed for travel if local to an operational RLC branch and actively complete food rescue pickups. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week, the start date is June in 2023 with an end date in August 2023. 

To express your interest, send an email to HR Manager shilpi@rescuingleftovercuisine.org and attach a copy of your resume. Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit.