LAST MILE FOOD RESCUE                                                                   

Role Description

Manager, Food Donor Partnerships

Full-Time  |  Cincinnati, Ohio  |  Reports to: Director of Food Donations  |  Multiple Positions Available

Last Mile Food Rescue is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit built on a single thesis: hunger is a logistics problem. Since November 2020, we have rescued nearly 19 million pounds of food — almost 16 million meals — across a tri-state Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana service territory, powered by a network of 250+ nonprofit agency partners, a dedicated volunteer corps, and a growing fleet operation.

We are scaling rapidly toward 15 million pounds rescued annually by 2030. Getting there starts with food donors — and this role is central to that growth.

Every pound we rescue starts with a relationship — a business, venue, or organization that decides to donate surplus food instead of discarding it. As Last Mile grows, we need more of those relationships, across a wider range of donor types, cultivated and managed well. Every relationship with a food donor that you build makes a direct connection between food that would otherwise be wasted and a neighbor who needs it.

We're expanding our Food Donations team to build that capacity. This role owns a defined portfolio of food donor relationships — from outreach through onboarding and ongoing stewardship — and plays a direct role in shaping which donor categories Last Mile is best positioned to serve. We're hiring for strength and fit, not a fixed assignment: the specific categories you'll own will be shaped by your background and what you bring to the team.

Donor Cultivation & Outreach

• Identify and reach out to prospective food donors within your assigned categories, building relationships from a first introduction through to a signed, recurring rescue partnership
• Apply and customize Last Mile's proven onboarding approach to fit each new donor category — explaining our model, setting expectations, and getting a new partner's first rescue scheduled
• Represent Last Mile Food Rescue as a trusted, professional point of contact in the communities and sectors you serve

Portfolio & Relationship Management

• Own an assigned portfolio of food donor accounts, ensuring consistent, reliable rescue activity and a strong donor experience over time
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your donors, building the kind of trust that keeps relationships durable through staffing changes, seasonal shifts, and operational hiccups
• Coordinate closely with dispatch and operations to make sure donor commitments translate into smooth, on-time pickups

New Category & Pipeline Development

• Proactively identify and test donor categories where Last Mile does not yet have an established presence, building the case for where to invest cultivation effort next
• Support event-based and recurring rescue opportunities as they arise within your portfolio
• Contribute what you learn back to the broader Food Donations team — turning a one-off success into a playbook others can use

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with the Director of Food Donations on department strategy, prioritization, and goal-setting
• Partner with the Food Donor Relationship Manager and dispatch team to ensure a consistent donor experience across the full Last Mile network
• Track and report on your portfolio's performance against pound and partnership goals

You're a relationship-builder who's comfortable moving between very different kinds of conversations — a quick, friendly check-in with a longtime partner one day, a first pitch to a brand-new prospect the next. You take initiative, but you're also a team player: you'll take our proven approach and adapt it to fit each donor's needs, rather than reinventing it from scratch on your own.

• You're persistent and organized — you can manage a multi-step pipeline of prospects and partners without letting anything fall through the cracks
• You communicate clearly and build trust quickly, whether you're talking with a small business owner or a regional operations director
• You're comfortable with ambiguity — this role, and the team around it, is still being defined, and you'll help shape it
• You're genuinely motivated by the mission — you see every donor relationship as part of closing the gap between food going to waste and neighbors facing food insecurity, not just a number on a report

There is no single background that defines this role, but we're looking for candidates who bring real experience in this kind of work — and we'll compensate based on the experience you bring. This is mission-driven work, not commission-based: there's no bonus tied to hitting a target. What matters most is genuine motivation — a real drive to help us find and redirect a share of the 15 million pounds of food going to waste each year toward neighbors facing food insecurity.

• Meaningful experience in relationship-based sales, business development, account management, hospitality, food service, or nonprofit donor development
• Comfort with a sales-style pipeline — prospecting, follow-up, and closing a commitment — driven by mission, not a bonus structure
• Strong communication skills across a range of audiences and settings
• A genuine passion for the work: you're motivated by what every new relationship means in pounds rescued and meals delivered

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A growing department with a clear path for advancement as Last Mile scales toward 15 million pounds
• Direct mentorship from our Director of Food Donations, who is building this team intentionally around the strengths each new hire brings
• A mission that is measurable: every donor relationship you build directly increases the number of meals reaching our neighbors in need
• A collaborative, values-driven culture where your contributions are visible from day one

lastmilefoodrescue.org  |  Cincinnati, Ohio  |  hunger is a logistics problem

PUBLIC ALLIES CINCINNATI- SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

GENERAL JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Senior Program Manager
• Reports to: Site Executive Director
• Department & Location: Public Allies Cincinnati
• Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

ABOUT PUBLIC ALLIES Public Allies' mission is to create a just and equitable society and diverse leadership to sustain it. Public Allies is changing the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating its conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. Public Allies' primary program model matches full-time apprentices with coaching, training, and leadership development across 21 states.

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Site Executive Director, the Senior Program Manager oversees the execution of the full programmatic year for our signature Apprenticeship program and manages the Fellows Program for returning participants. Operating within a co-leadership model, this role works in close partnership with two Program Managers—using strong project management skills to keep shared goals on track while each manager handles their designated areas of focus.

The Senior Program Manager leads partner organization recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management to support partner retention. Additionally, this role co-leads Ally coaching, leadership development, and curriculum delivery, while ensuring the team meets all Public Allies National Office (PANO) and AmeriCorps compliance standards and executing key events like the annual Partner Luncheon.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

Programmatic Project Management & Co-Leadership

• Drive project management across the full programmatic year, ensuring clear timelines and smooth execution for Ally, Fellows, and Partner activities.
• Serve as the senior project lead within a co-leadership structure, working closely with two Program Managers to align workflows and share key responsibilities.
• Support and guide co-leading Program Managers by sharing best practices in project management, compliance, and partner engagement.

Fellows Program & Curriculum Execution

• Oversee the Fellows Program, providing direct coaching, advanced training, and tailored leadership development for returning members.
• Lead second-year Ally curriculum planning, development, and delivery.
• Support overall Ally curriculum development and co-facilitate training sessions across the program.

Partner Organization & Ally Management

• Lead partner organization recruitment, onboarding, relationship management, and long-term retention efforts.
• Lead monthly communications with partner organizations.
• Manage and coach a dedicated group of up to ten (10) Allies (primarily Fellows), offering direct professional development, coaching, and constructive feedback to drive growth and retention.
• Plan and execute major program events, including the annual Partner Luncheon and recruitment fairs, to build strong community partner relationships.
• Balance partner site needs with the growth and development goals of the Allies.

Compliance & Operations

• Track and ensure site-wide compliance with all Public Allies National Office (PANO) and AmeriCorps grant guidelines.
• Review and approve member files, time logs, Member Service Reports (MSRs), background checks, and partner paperwork on time.
• Maintain accurate data tracking systems and support evaluation plans to track program success and compliance standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional/life experience.
• Proven project management experience, including the ability to organize, track, and manage multi-phase program timelines.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively in shared-leadership or team-based work environments.
• Demonstrated experience planning and running events (e.g., luncheons, fairs, workshops).
• Proven ability to build, manage, and maintain strong community partnerships.
• Strong commitment to racial, economic, and social justice and Public Allies’ core values (DEI, Asset-Based Approach, Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Integrity, Innovation).
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory, team leadership, or peer-mentorship experience.
• Experience in sales, business development, client management, or partner recruitment.
• Prior program management experience within AmeriCorps, Public Allies, or similar national service programs.

The Opportunity

Volunteers are at the heart of Last Mile Food Rescue's mission. As the organization continues to grow, we are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader to build one of our most valuable assets—our volunteer community.

The Volunteer Manager will lead the strategy for volunteer recruitment, retention, and engagement while supervising the Volunteer Coordinator, who oversees the day-to-day volunteer experience. This position will ensure Last Mile has the volunteer capacity to support its expanding mission.