Food Recovery Coordinator

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Food Recovery Coordinator at ProduceGood

Location: Claremont, California

Number of Positions Available: 2

Time Commitment: September 21, 2026 - August 13, 2027

This is a full-time, 11-month, 1700-hour program from September 21, 2026 - August 13, 2027. Fellows in this position commit to a 40-hour work week, Sunday - Thursday, approximately 9AM - 5PM, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. 170-340 of these hours are dedicated to professional development. This is a hybrid position, onsite 3 days per week.

**Please note: Due to the full-time commitment of the Fellowship, students enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 21, 2026 - Aug 13, 2027 will not be eligible to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship.

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About the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship

The California Climate Action Corps has over 400 positions available across California for the 2026-27 CCAC Fellowship. This is a climate-focused, workforce development program for emerging climate and environmental leaders. These are paid, full-time fellowships—similar to internships—with 170-340 dedicated hours for professional development and training, providing hands-on experience in the climate field.

CCAC Fellows are matched with organizations across California to mobilize communities to take direct climate action and lead projects focused on wildfire resiliency, urban greening, and organic waste diversion.

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Applications are accepted May 1 - July 31, 2026, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 19.

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Program Benefits

ProduceGood is an excellent place to serve with ample opportunity to develop new skills in a fun and supportive environment. Having access to a vehicle is essential for your daily commute to headquarters, but program vehicles are available for gleaning events. The ProduceGood Program team and Executive Director are committed to mentorship and training, with the goal of building as much acumen as the fellow desires. The team environment is nurturing and empowering. ProduceGood hosted its first AmeriCorps fellow in 2018—now a member of the Board, and the Executive Director was a Peace Corps Volunteer. Other benefits include:

• Receive a $35,250 stipend (before taxes) distributed evenly over the 11-month service term
• Receive $10,000 in education awards (before taxes and upon completion of 1700 hours)
• Participation in 170-340 hours of training and professional development
• Receive $300 in professional development funds
• Receive food assistance via CalFresh (for those eligible)
• Forbearance on existing qualifying student loans and interest payments accrued during the service term
• Minimum essential healthcare coverage
• Childcare assistance (for those eligible)

Description of Duties

Support a growing organization by successfully scheduling and coordinating food recovery resources (including volunteers, food sources, and feeding partners) across the CropSwap and Marketing Share programs to consistently provide fresh fruit and vegetables to San Diegans served by an extensive neighborhood food network. ProduceGood’s Food Recovery Coordinator will support the successful activation of ProduceGood’s produce recovery activities on a weekly basis, ensuring the regular coordination of rescue program logistics and the planning and implementation of special projects. In addition to on-site program support, this role engages deeply with volunteers, recruiting new participants and enhancing volunteer engagement in partnership with the team and Volunteer Ambassadors. Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving are key to ensuring program success and sustaining community impact. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit volunteers to expand gleaning and food recovery operations
• Coordinate Market Share and CropSwap food recovery events with PG staff
• Develop program-specific marketing collateral in partnership with the PG marketing team and deliver outreach and education through tabling, food waste prevention campaigns, ProduceGood program promotion, volunteer recruitment, and food retailer education to reduce food waste
• Liaise with food source partners to increase food waste prevention awareness, education, and activities, while ensuring recovered produce is equitably and efficiently distributed to prevent downstream waste
• Ensure the effective delivery of annual events, including weekly food recovery, the April Glean-a-thon, quarterly volunteer support and training forums, and the annual Fall Community Orchard event
• Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact

Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements

• Live in California by August 14, 2026
• Be at least 18 years of age by August 14, 2026
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (this position is very physical at times, often supporting youth & older adults), and experience in community outreach, data/quantitative analysis, diverse outdoor conditions (rain, wind, heat, steep or uneven terrain), edible food recovery, engaging with K-12 students, environmental education, environmental justice/equity, event coordination & planning, GIS/mapping, Google suite, graphic design, marketing & social media, multi-stakeholder collaboration, project management, public speaking/facilitation, technical writing, traditional ecological knowledge, and volunteer management & engagement. Access to a reliable vehicle and must possess a valid driver's license. Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish is a plus. Other valuable contributions include:

• An interest in climate change mitigation, volunteerism, or public service
• Experience with outreach, education, training, or community behavior change
• Fundamental understanding of climate change science, environmental policies in California, and/or environmental priorities
• Excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and speaking skills

About ProduceGood:

ProduceGood is building an active and engaged community committed to finding sustainable solutions that alleviate hunger, reclaim and repurpose food waste, and promote health and well-being for all. The organization’s food recovery is focused on nutrition equity and climate resilience, realized through the collaborative efforts of community volunteers, businesses, municipalities, and organizations, all invested in building a localized, circular food system. ProduceGood believes that mobilized communities can patch social/environmental inequities within food management and recovery practices to build a more just food system. More info: www.producegood.org

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Apply Today!

Applications are accepted May 1 - July 31, 2026, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 19. Interviews will take place May-Aug, with all positions filled by September 4, 2026. This is a competitive program, and interviews are not guaranteed. CCAC is an equal opportunity Fellowship with a preference for candidates already living in the communities they will serve. Applicants can select up to 5 preferred positions within the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship application.