RLC Partnerships Research Assistant Internship

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How to Apply
Email shilpi @RescuingLeftoverCuisine.org the following: Resume, and 2-3 references (including email and phone contact information)

About RLC
Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a 501(c)3 nonprofit food rescue organization that is committed to preventing food from going to waste and alleviating hunger and food insecurity. We leverage technology and crowdsource community members as Rescuers to redistribute surplus food from businesses to organizations that serve the underserved. Founded in 2013, RLC has rescued over 8 million pounds of food nationwide.

The Position
RLC is seeking an ambitious, strategic, passionate Research Assistant Intern who is committed to social, environmental and local action to join our small, founder-led team and continue our impressive growth trajectory. This is a part-time, unpaid internship position, with opportunities for growth. Flexible hours (15-20 or more hours weekly) with a minimum 120 hour commitment. We welcome the opportunity to work with your school or school’s foundation to provide school credit or a stipend. Reporting to the Partnerships Director, the Research Assistant will help RLC recruit Food Donor Partners so we can significantly increase our social and environmental impact. Fully remote position (Eastern Time preferred but not required).

Key Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and research opportunities for national Food Donor partnerships (restaurants, hotels, etc.)
• Research and organize up-to-date and impactful metrics, data, etc. related to social & environmental equity, justice, sustainability, etc.
• Related data entry
• Other related responsibilities as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite (Docs, Presentations, and Sheets)
• Strong organizational, time management, attention-to-detail, and verbal & written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple objectives and priorities
• Creative and curious search and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and effective note-taking
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to RLC’s core values of integrity, honesty, fairness, openness, respect & responsibility

• We’re passionate about food rescue and its potential to eliminate food insecurity and hunger
• We work hard, but we have fun doing it via monthly team-building activities, and more!
• We aim high: we’ve grown every year, in terms of both new partners and pounds of food rescued, and we’re projected to continue that growth trend each year moving forward
• This position comes with opportunities for advancement within our organization