RLC Development Intern

Development Intern

Remote / New York City

Who we are:

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 21 million pounds of food cumulatively.

What you’ll do:

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is seeking a Development intern to assist in planning fundraising events and campaigns. You will assist with reaching out to corporations for sponsorships, requesting and providing materials needed for events, and using platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and Streamyard to organize and oversee live events. You will also support other tasks related to fundraising, including donor outreach and campaign logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with gift processing, CRM management, and other duties as needed
• Help organize events and learn to utilize several virtual platforms
• Communicate with and assist members of RLC in planning or hosting events
• Contact corporate groups to establish partnerships and event sponsorships

Who you are:

• Self-motivated with the ability to initiate tasks and work independently
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Passionate about food rescue and food insecurity issues
• Strong communication and writing skills

RLC interns have the chance to work closely with the executive team and have the opportunity to make a true, meaningful impact during their time with the organization. This is a 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 June 2026, with an end date in August 2026. Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn academic credit.

To express your interest, please send an email to HR Manager, Shilpi Tandon, at shilpi@rescuingleftovercuisine.org and attach a copy of your resume.