Network Engagement Project Coordinator

Company: City Harvest Inc
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ABOUT CITY HARVEST: City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 86 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. JOB OVERVIEW / WHAT A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE: The Network Engagement Project Coordinator will contribute to the overall goal of strategically and thoughtfully distributing more than 85 million pounds of food across the agency network based on community need and agency capacity. The Network Engagement Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting product allocations, customer data management, capacity building efforts, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of departmental projects - ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. They will work closely with Network Engagement and Capacity team members and stakeholders to coordinate tasks, manage resources, and track progress for annual and ad-hoc department projects. The Network Engagement Project Coordinator will report to the Director of Network Engagement. Roles and Responsibilities: Project Support and Daily Operations: Provide administrative support to team members on projects that lead to improvements in departmental operations and team impact. Track and report on project progress, escalate potential risks and issues to team members, and assist in ensuring adherence to the planned budget. Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to help ensure timely completion of project deliverables. Assist Network Engagement team members in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and administrative priorities in service to department objectives. Administrative Management: Manage essential project-related administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, organizing meeting logistics, and managing expenses. Provide support for the organization of project kickoff meetings, status updates, and closing meetings. Assist in preparing and distributing project documentation, reports, and presentations. Contribute data and content to monthly and annual departmental reports. Customer Data Management: Responsible for supporting product allocations (as directed) and overall customer data management. Help maintain accurate and up-to-date customer files (physical and digital) according to organizational policies and regulations. Compliance Timeline Oversight: Oversee the annual agency compliance timeline, assisting team members to ensure all agencies receive site visits in accordance with annual plans. Maintain and track required documentation for all network agencies in compliance with Feeding America guidelines and team standards. Network Capacity Building Support: Follow up on feedback and recommendations from assessments, supporting the implementation of action items (e.g., coordinating financial investments, processing changes to service delivery, or scheduling additional training). Support organizational capacity-building efforts for the agency network by helping deliver training and resources, assisting with the annual partner survey and summarizing key insights, providing administrative support for grant programs, and helping maintain updated tools and materials on the City Harvest website and Harvest Hub Agency Feedback Consolidation: Organize and consolidate feedback gathered from agencies through various means. Administer surveys or ensure surveys are administered as needed. Compile received feedback and report on themes for managerial review. WHAT YOUR BACKGROUND SHOULD LOOK LIKE: Knowledge 1: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Microsoft Planner). Knowledge 2: Basic understanding of the emergency food network and food insecurity in New York City. Technical Skills: Proven experience in project coordination or administrative support. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and ability to multitask. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Required Experience: 2-3 years of work experience Bilingual; preference will be given to those who speak Spanish Education: High school diploma or equivalent required WHY WORK AT CITY HARVEST? There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers the following Benefits and Rewards: Competitive market salaries Generous time off Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) - employer contributions towards premiums Pet Insurance 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer-matching Free Mental Health Services with Better Help Commuter Benefits Employer-provided life insurance Professional development opportunities Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans) At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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