Society of St. Andrew – Virginia

Northern Neck VA Area Gleaning Coordinator Job Description

Title: Northern Neck Area Gleaning Coordinator

I. Basic Function

To execute the ministry of SoSA in feeding hungry people through the recovery and distribution of nutritious
food that would otherwise be wasted. Area Coordinators primarily further SoSA’s mission in specific, multi-
county regions, although they are expected to work outside of their territories on very large projects or on an as-
needed basis. Coordinators are supported by and report to the VA regional office in Big Island. This is a part-
time position.

II. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

A. Coordinate, maintain and grow the regional Gleaning Network

Set up gleaning and salvage events in the following counties: Stafford, King George, Westmoreland, Montross,
Richmond, Essex, Lancaster, and Middlesex Counties in VA. Field gleanings should be offered as often as
possible (usually weekly) during harvest season and preferably more frequently, taking into consideration
seasonal and weather-related issues.

1. Maintain and care for the current volunteer base.
2. Maintain contact with and offer appreciation for currently participating farmers.
3. Maintain and develop a network of agencies able to receive produce, including large loads.
4. Work with the regional office to distribute large loads of produce when available.
5. Cultivate committed volunteers to lead gleaning events.
6. Recruit new volunteers, gleaners, and truck drivers.
7. Locate and build relationships with new farmers to allow gleaning events.
8. Obtain boxes, bags, etc. from local sources for use at gleanings.

B. Represent SoSA through speaking engagements and other public relations opportunities
1. Respond to informational requests from media contacts and potential gleaners and growers.
2. Speak to local groups and churches about SoSA and regional gleaning and giving opportunities. Request

hand out materials and displays from the regional office.
3. Staff exhibit booths at conferences, regional meetings, etc., as needed.
4. Notify local press of Gleaning Network events.
5. Arrange for photos of gleanings to be taken for SoSA newsletters and publications.

C. Record maintenance and reporting

2. Work with Program Coordinator to audit farmer and agency lists annually.
3. Keep accurate records of all gleanings on individual Gleaning Reports and submit to the regional office by

the last day of each month. Form is provided.

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4. Submit Monthly Coordinator report by the last day of each month. Form is provided.
5. Promptly respond to regional office and include regional office in notification of gleaning events.

D. Participate in annual program and employee evaluation

1. Participate in an annual evaluation of area coordinator’s fulfillment of aforementioned responsibilities and
duties.

2. Participate in program evaluation and goals development with the SoSA Big Island office and regular
supervision with the Program Coordinator in Big Island.

III. Qualifications
The Area Coordinator should be a creative and highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and
communication skills, in addition to a passion for feeding the hungry. Since this position is established away
from the regional office, coordinators work from home. Some physical labor when leading gleaning events can
be expected. Coordinators must be willing to work some Saturday mornings. Access to a personal computer,
internet, and a vehicle is required.

IV. Compensation

Position is approximately 420 hours per year (averaging 20 hours per week, June 1st- October 31st) at $15.00 per
hour, paid twice monthly. Hours vary week-to-week, according to season.
Mileage: mileage reimbursed at $.42/authorized mile
Any other expenses will only be reimbursed if pre-approved by the regional office director. Health and other
similar benefits are not provided.

Position available immediately. Email résumé and cover letter to hr@endhunger.org. Please reference

the Virginia Area Gleaning Coordinator Position when applying.