RLC Partnerships Intern

Partner Outreach Intern

About RLC

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to redistributing excess food from businesses to nonprofits serving people experiencing food insecurity. We work alongside our dedicated network of food rescuers and partner with organizations of all sizes and sectors, to repurpose surplus ranging from as little as 5 pounds to as much as 500+ pallets. Our mission is to reduce food waste, promote sustainability, and enhance food security. Since RLC was founded in 2013, we’ve rescued over 21 million pounds of food, prevented 48M+ pounds of emissions, and provided 17M+ meals to communities in need.

Position Summary

The Partnerships Intern will support RLC’s efforts to build impactful collaborations with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies nationwide and corporate offices in New York City. These partnerships enable food donations that RLC picks up and delivers to local human service agencies for distribution to individuals in need.

A key focus of this role is researching potential partners to identify those with shared values, such as a commitment to sustainability and social impact, and assisting in crafting personalized outreach strategies. The intern will work closely with the Partnerships Team to develop relationships that advance RLC’s mission and contribute to rescuing food.

This position also offers opportunities to assist with other organizational projects, providing hands-on experience in partnership development, strategic research, and food rescue logistics—all while helping address food insecurity and reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire sales process, including prospect research, lead generation, outreach, visitation, pitching, and deal closure.
• Manage and update Salesforce to document partner outreach activity on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and update existing partner information in the system.
• Launch targeted outreach campaigns on an external lead generation platform as needed.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Persistent, tactful, outgoing, and persuasive communicator.
• Strong interpersonal skills for professional interaction with potential partners via in-person meetings, phone, and email.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Previous experience in outreach or sales is a plus.

Why Intern with RLC?

Interns at RLC have the unique opportunity to work closely with the executive team, gaining valuable experience and making a meaningful impact. This part-time, unpaid internship provides flexibility with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Interns located near an operational RLC branch who complete food rescue pickups are eligible for travel reimbursement.

• Start Date: June 2026
• End Date: August 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Join us in making a difference by reducing food waste and fighting food insecurity across the country!