ReFED is a national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions to the problem. ReFED leverages data and insights to highlight supply chain inefficiencies and economic opportunities; mobilizes and connects supporters to take targeted action; and catalyzes capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact initiatives. Starting with the 2016 Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste, ReFED has developed a trusted history of producing first-of-their-kind tools and resources, providing a full-supply-chain picture of U.S. food waste, cost-effective solutions to reduce it, and methods to track progress. In February 2021, ReFED launched its new Roadmap to 2030 and Insights Engine, an online data center designed to serve as the next generation of data, insights, and guidance on U.S. food waste reduction. Solving this problem will have a significant impact on mitigating climate change, optimizing use of water, land, and other resources, and providing meals for the over 50 million people in the United States who currently face food insecurity.
ReFED is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and encourage candidates of diverse gender, race, religion, age, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, and more to consider joining our team. We believe that everyone has a seat at the table, and that this table always has room for growth. The success of our organization is rooted in the visible and invisible qualities of our people. ReFED’s people embody a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds to push the envelope of what is possible and better meet the needs of the community in the hopes of building a better food system. Community is more than a word here.
ReFED's vision is a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that optimizes environmental resources, minimizes climate impacts, and makes the best use of the food we grow. Learn more at www.refed.com.
ReFED’s Operations Team plays a critical role within the organization, providing human resources, legal, finance, and administrative services to the organization. Operations staff also manage systems and tools for the entirely virtual team.
ReFED is a medium-sized, non-profit organization with multi-state operations in the U.S. and a limited international presence (presently Canada). We have modest growth goals over the next ~12 months and are seeking a highly adept team member to join the Operations Team to support this continued organizational development. ReFED’s external operational supports also include a PEO, HR, legal, tax, and accounting service providers.
The Operations & Administrative Manager, working remotely and reporting to the Operations Director, will be a dual position, serving approximately 50% in operations functions and approximately 50% in administrative functions to the organization's Leadership Team of six when fully staffed. The Operations component of the role will include distinct ownership and support components - with opportunities to own employee engagement programs and systems and tools, while supporting finance and other aspects of human resources.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and discerning individual who is passionate about organization-building for greater social and environmental impact. The Operations & Administrative Manager will have a keen ability to balance demands - be that with managing workload appropriately or the needs and desires of stakeholders involved in various projects and tasks.
You are a good fit if you:
You may have a mix of professional experience from roles such as:
Operations & Administrative Manager position includes the following responsibilities as well as those duties that may be assigned from time to time.
ReFED is an equal opportunity employer. It believes that everyone has a seat at the table, and that this table always has room for growth. The success of the organization is rooted in the visible and invisible qualities of its people. Its people embody a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds to push the envelope of what is possible and better meet the needs of the community in the hopes of building a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system. Community is more than a word here. As stewards of this food system that benefits from the inclusion and enhancement of diverse voices, ReFED recognizes that systemic barriers limit opportunities for certain groups which contributes to ongoing disparities. Furthermore, it accepts that its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) means a commitment to constant learning, listening, and interaction in all aspects of its work. Intrinsically, ReFED is an organization that seeks to attract exceptional and dedicated talent to advance its mission, and it firmly believes that inclusion through recruiting, hiring, developing, training, and promoting employees of all genders, races, religions, ages, national origins, political affiliations, ancestries, sexual orientations, disabilities, and veteran status, creates an atmosphere that enables it to lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovate with enterprise.
ReFED offers a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and policies and programs that encourage a healthy work-life balance. ReFED’s U.S. benefits package includes:
Learn more about our values, team, and commitment to employees at refed.com/careers. Benefits for Canadian employees are available upon request.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé submitted in PDF format. Katy Franklin is the hiring manager for this position and all correspondence should be addressed to Ms. Franklin. Cover letters must be responsive to the needs of this position. Applications must be received by November 30, 2021 to be considered.