Program Director - NYC

# Program Director, Food Rescue — Bronx, NY Location: Bronx, NY · Based at Hunts Point Terminal Market (hybrid) Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience · Full benefits package Reports to: Wholesale Rescue Operations Director * * * You'll lead daily operations at Hunts Point Terminal Market, build the partnerships that keep food moving, and shape the strategy that helps the program grow. It's a role for someone who likes to think a few moves ahead and still gets on the floor to load a truck when it counts. ## About Sharing Excess Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple mission: save food and feed communities. What began as a student movement now runs nationwide, moving nearly 2 million pounds of food every week (100+ million pounds a year) to thousands of community partners. The work is fast and deeply human. We operate with the pace of a high-growth startup and the heart of a grassroots movement, from building our own technology to rethinking how the food supply chain reaches people who need it. If you want a job where your daily effort visibly improves lives, this is one of the best places to do it. ## What you'll do: Lead operations at the Market - Own day-to-day operations at Hunts Point Terminal Market, keeping logistics efficient, food handling high-quality, and service reliable. - Manage scheduling, workflow, food quality control, and inventory. - Keep the program compliant with food safety and operational standards. - Jump into hands-on work when needed: sorting, loading, coordinating logistics, and operating warehouse equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Grow the program - Develop and execute plans to strengthen and expand the Bronx program. - Track goals, spot operational gaps, and put fixes in place. - Help shape and scale new initiatives that expand our reach. Build and lead the team - Supervise and support program staff with coaching, feedback, and clear performance guidance. - Partner with the Operations Manager to train the team on procedures, food safety, and best practices. - Foster a positive, mission-aligned team culture. Deepen partnerships and support fundraising - Build and maintain relationships with market vendors, receiving-agency partners, donors, and community organizations. - Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, with consistent, responsive communication. - Represent Sharing Excess at community events, coalition meetings, and partner engagements. - Identify and cultivate new partnerships that expand capacity, donor base, and community impact. - Work with the Development team on grant writing, donor stewardship, and funder reporting tied to the Bronx program. You'll also partner closely with our CPO, COO, CEO/Founder, HR, and the Operations, Logistics & Distribution teams. This list isn't exhaustive; additional responsibilities may come up as the organization grows. ## What you'll bring: - 5+ years in program management, operations, food distribution, or a related field. Nonprofit or food-sector experience is a strong plus. - A track record of leading staff and volunteers in a fast-paced environment. - Solid grounding in logistics, inventory management, and food safety. - Experience setting strategy, defining goals, and tracking the metrics that matter. - The ability to support fundraising through grants, partnerships, and donor relations. - Strong communication and relationship-building skills. - A proactive, solutions-first approach to problem-solving. - Comfort with digital tools: Google Workspace, CRMs, apps, and internal tracking systems. - The ability to lift up to 40 lbs and handle physical tasks in a warehouse or market setting. - A real passion for cutting food waste and advancing food security. You'll thrive here if you lead with clarity and compassion, balance big-picture planning with hands-on execution, build trust easily with partners and community members, and stay st…