Director of Partnerships & Growth

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 22 million pounds of food cumulatively.

The Position

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is seeking a Director of Partnerships & Growth who is dynamic, experienced, and ready to drive strategic growth at RLC. This leadership role is crucial for expanding our Food Donor Partnerships, with a particular focus on enhancing sales strategies and marketing efficiencies. This position will play a vital role in shaping the future of RLC and our impact on the community.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Partnerships & Growth’s essential duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing, strategically expanding, and leading the Partnerships Department, including direct involvement in sales activities and partnership development.
• Managing and mentoring a growing team, including two full time Partnerships Managers as direct reports.
• Playing a pivotal role in setting and achieving goals, such as increasing the number of food donor partnerships and, by association, earned revenue by 15% each year for five years, while managing and interpreting key performance indicators.
• Creating marketing campaigns to drive inbound food donor leads and coordinate marketing strategies that support operational and outreach objectives.
• Liaising with the finance team for budget management, expense and revenue decisions, and annual budget creation.
• Engaging with our Board of Directors and Associate Board, including attending and presenting at quarterly meetings and participating in weekly discussions with the CEO and Board co-chairs.
• Contributing to the overall strategic direction of RLC in collaboration with the CEO and other executive team members.
• Demonstrating proficiency in Salesforce, Streak, Google Drive, and our custom-built Ruby on Rails web app, and leading their usage and development.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in operations and sales, with a strong background in non-profit or social impact sectors.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of growing departments or initiatives.
• Experience in managing and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, various technology platforms, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Experience managing budgets and financial planning.
• Passionate about RLC’s mission and committed to making a significant social impact.

Total Compensation

Compensation for this position is $105,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience, including a performance bonus.

Why RLC

• Passionate about food rescue and its potential to eliminate hunger & wasted food
• Growing sustainably: we rescued over 22 million pounds cumulatively!
• Flexible and unique culture