Food Rescue Fellow

CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS

Food Rescue Fellow at Hollywood Food Coalition

Location: Los Angeles, California

Number of Positions Available: 4

Time Commitment: September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026

This is a full-time, 11-month, 1700-hour program from September 15, 2025 - August 14, 2026. Fellows commit to a 40-hour work week, typically Monday - Friday, approximately 9am - 5pm, with occasional evening and weekend commitments based on project needs. 175+ of these hours are dedicated to professional development.  This is a hybrid position, onsite 4 days per week.

**Please note: Due to the full-time commitment of the Program, students enrolled in undergraduate courses between Sep 15, 2025 - Aug 14, 2026 will not be eligible to participate in the California Climate Action Corps Program.

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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 2025-26 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—but with over 175 dedicated hours for professional development and training while receiving 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 and edible food recovery.

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Applications are accepted May 1 - July  31, 2025, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 20, 2025.

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Program Benefits

Hollywood Food Coalition offers invaluable mentorship from seasoned professionals in food rescue. As a hub for various nonprofits across LA, you'll engage with leaders from diverse sectors, gaining insights into social service operations citywide and building meaningful connections within the community. Other benefits include:

• Receive up to $35,000 stipend (before taxes) distributed evenly over the 11-month service term
• Earn up to $10,000 in education awards (before taxes and upon completion of 1700 hours)
• Participation in 175+ hours of training and professional development
• 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

Join Hollywood Food Coalition's impactful Community Exchange program, revolutionizing food distribution for nonprofits across L.A. County. HoFoCo operates as a food distribution service, supplying small to medium-sized nonprofits across L.A. County with food provisions, enabling them to concentrate on their core missions. As a Food Rescue Fellow, you'll play a vital role in daily operations, from sorting and cataloging rescued food to leading volunteer teams. Dive into data management using our advanced inventory system, contributing to streamlined processes and program impact assessment. With each action, you'll help distribute over 100,000 pounds of food monthly, supporting local nonprofits and reducing waste, all while improving access to healthy food for food-insecure communities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Spearhead the intake, sorting, cataloging, and distribution of recovered foods to ensure efficient operations
• Expand and coordinate our volunteer base, driving Exchange initiatives and fostering community engagement
• Compile inventory using our data management system—Airtable—to measure program impact and streamline processes
• Assist with outreach efforts to enhance program awareness, educate about its benefits, and increase food donations and recipient organizations
• Increase program awareness, educate on benefits, and drive increased food donations through diverse outreach efforts, including social media engagement, partnerships, and events
• Track program data and analyze results to quantify climate impact

Minimum Program Eligibility Requirements

• Live in California by August 15, 2025
• Be at least 18 years of age by August 15, 2025
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful US resident to participate

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Community Outreach, Data/Quantitative Analysis, Edible Food Recovery, Environmental Justice/Equity, Google Suite, Marketing or Social Media, Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration, Volunteer Management & Engagement, and the Ability to lift up to 30 lbs in Diverse Outdoor Conditions (rain, wind, heat, steep or uneven terrain) 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 Hollywood Food Coalition

Hollywood Food Coalition (HoFoCo) is dedicated to addressing food insecurity, eliminating food waste, and helping our guests connect to essential services by building trust and community. HoFoCo’s Community Exchange Program is a free food concierge service aimed at providing small- to medium-sized organizations the food they need when they want it. Since our program began in May 2020, we’ve rescued over 5 million pounds and consciously shared with over 150 organizations around LA County and beyond based on specific needs and constraints. More info: hofoco.org

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Apply Today!

Applications are accepted May 1 - July 31, 2025, with priority consideration given to applicants who apply and undergo a CCAC info session before June 20, 2025. Interviews will take place May - August, with all positions filled by September 2025. 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. Applications are for the California Climate Action Corps Program in general, but applicants can select up to 5 preferred organizations and positions within the application.

*Program structure, fellow benefits, and final participation are subject to approved grant award(s).