Join the Bread Break Team!

Food Recovery Coordinator:

  • Type: Full-Time, Exempt

  • Compensation: $48,000 annually

  • Supervised by: Executive Director

  • Reports to: Executive Director and Board of Directors

The Food Recovery Coordinator manages the daily operations of Bread Break’s food recovery mission in the greater Sioux Falls area. The primary responsibility of this role is communication and coordination of a large volunteer pool. This role oversees volunteer engagement, coordinates logistics via the food rescue app, maintains the vehicle fleet, and ensures compliance with safe food handling standards. Because operations run seven days a week, this position requires a flexible schedule and a willingness to step into the field as a backup driver when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management & Route Support (50%)

  • Communicate directly with volunteers to ensure all weekly recovery routes are fully covered.

  • Provide remote communication support for active drivers facing transit issues.

  • Recruit, onboard, engage, and retain a robust volunteer driver and food sorter workforce, including training volunteers on routing software and basic ServSafe handling guidelines.

  • Serve as the primary emergency backup driver only when volunteers are unavailable.

  • Administer the Food Rescue US app for tracking routes, data entry, and compiling reports.

  • Schedule regular vehicle maintenance, safety checks, and refueling for the fleet.

  • Ensure food safety compliance standards, including transit timelines and cooler temperatures.

Facility Operations & Field Support (30%)

  • Personally drive new routes initially to assess timing, safety, and feasibility.

  • Maintain the physical facility, ensuring cleanliness standards.

  • Manage FIFO (First In First Out) inventory rotation for perishable items in coolers and freezers.

Partnership Development & Outreach (20%)

  • Help identify, evaluate, and onboard new food donors and nonprofit recipients.

  • Assist and help lead expanding Catered-Event and Local Produce recovery programs.

  • Collaborate with the board-led Operations and Logistics Committee on program goals.

  • Assist with community outreach events and public education initiatives.

NOTE: Perform additional duties as required by operational needs 

Qualifications

  • Skills: Ability to communicate efficiently with a diverse volunteer and board/leadership pool; comfortable with mobile apps and online organizational tools; spreadsheet analysis and generating reports.

  • Experience: 2–3 years in volunteer coordination, logistics, food service, or nonprofits preferred. 

  • Education: Degree in Non-Profit Management, Logistics, Sustainability, or Communications
    (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).

  • Physical & Logistics: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Availability: Flexible schedule to support 7-day operations and emergency field driving.

  • Alignment: A clear passion for food equity, sustainability, willingness to learn, and community service.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling.

  • 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.

How to Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references names, phone numbers, and emails (2 professional, 1 personal) to Bread Break Executive Director Pam Cole at breadbreaksf@gmail.com. Please email if you have any questions.


Recruitment is ongoing with first consideration by Monday, November 23rd. Interviews will occur by mid-December with a planned starting date of Monday, January 4th, 2027.