Open Positions at WasteLess
WasteLess Wasatch Back Program Manager Position
Location: Summit or Wasatch County, Utah
Position Type: Full-time, salaried
Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000 annually, depending on experience
About WasteLess Solutions
WasteLess Solutions is a Utah non-profit organization working to reduce food waste through education, prevention, and diversion. Our food rescue program connects surplus edible food from businesses, farms, caterers, restaurants, cafeterias, and other food producers with community organizations and individuals who can use it. Through education and community engagement, we also help people and businesses understand the impacts of food waste and take practical steps to prevent it.
Founded in Salt Lake City in 2018, WasteLess has expanded its work across Utah, including Salt Lake, Weber, and Summit counties, with further growth into Wasatch County. We believe reducing food waste and improving food access go hand in hand, and we work with businesses, volunteers, nonprofits, and community partners to make the most of the food our communities already have.
Position Overview
The Wasatch Back has an abundance of high-quality surplus food, strong community networks, and residents experiencing food insecurity. WasteLess has built exciting momentum in the region, and we are looking for a full-time leader to build on that foundation and help shape what comes next.
The Wasatch Back Program Manager will lead the development and day-to-day operations of WasteLess’s food rescue and food access programs across the region. This is a relational, hands-on role for someone who can see the big picture, identify practical solutions, and bring people together to turn ideas into action.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building relationships with local businesses and community leaders, coordinating a last-minute food rescue, developing a new food access initiative, and creating systems that help programs operate more effectively over time. This person will serve as WasteLess’s primary regional representative, working independently while collaborating closely with a small, statewide team.
The goal is not simply to manage existing programs, but to grow a strong, sustainable regional network that rescues more food, reaches more people, and builds community capacity over time.
Key Responsibilities
Program Operations & Development
- Lead day-to-day food rescue and food access operations across the Wasatch Back, ensuring programs run reliably and respond to local needs.
- Build and strengthen relationships with food donors, receiving agencies, volunteers, businesses, and community partners.
- Identify new sources of surplus food, coordinate initial logistics and onboarding, and transition recurring rescue activities to dedicated volunteers whenever possible
- Identify gaps in local food access and develop practical, community-responsive solutions to get surplus food to people who need it
- Manage and expand programs such as free markets, community fridges, prepared meal repackaging and distribution, animal food diversion, and other food access opportunities
- Monitor and manage last minute rescues and programs and help with large-scale rescues as neededRecruit, onboard, engage, and retain volunteers to support and scale regional food rescue operations
- Track program activity, outcomes, and impact to support decision-making, internal planning, and reporting
- Identify opportunities to make programs and local operations more impactful, efficient, sustainable, and scalable
Community Engagement & Organizational Support
- Serve as the primary regional representative of WasteLess Solutions and help build a strong, visible presence across the Wasatch Back
- Participate in community events, presentations, networking, and outreach opportunities that strengthen WasteLess’ relationships and visibility
- Assist with local fundraising campaigns, revenue-generating activities, value added product partnerships, and community initiatives with support and direction from organizational leadership
- Support regional grant and funding efforts by tracking program outcomes, gathering relevant data, and assisting with reporting requirements in coordination with organizational leadership
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with our community partners (including Park City Climate Fund, PC Green Business Program, Park City Community Foundation, Recycle Utah, various Park City Rotary clubs, Park City Municipal/other relevant government agencies, and new partners as identified)
- Contribute to the implementation of established WasteLess education initiatives and community engagement initiatives (ie: WasteLess Certified Homes, Food Waste Prevention Week, Earth Month, Live PC Give PC annual fundraising campaign, Rotary events, corporate service days, resort events, etc).
- Identify opportunities to educate the communities in the region on food waste and food rescue through presentations, outreach, press opportunities, and other engagement activities
Team Collaboration & Administration
- Collaborate closely with the Director of Food Rescue Operations, CEO, and Community Engagement Manager and other team members to support regional program operations and organizational priorities.
- Collaborate with other county coordinators to share best practices, follow established procedures, and maintain consistency across WasteLess programs
- Maintain an organized work plan, follow through on commitments and deadlines, and communicate progress, challenges, and support needs proactively
- Independently manage regional priorities, projects, relationships, and day-to-day operations within the allocated budget and in alignment with organizational policies and mission
- Test new ideas, learn from results, and adapt as needed. We value a willingness to experiment, learn, and improve rather than assume every solution will work the first time
- Help build systems, partnerships, and volunteer capacity that strengthen the region over time and reduce dependence on any one individual
Required Qualifications
- Creative thinker passionate about food, the environment and feeding people in need
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and adapt as needs change
- Experience in or demonstrated passion for food rescue, environmental sustainability, nonprofit work, community development, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, community members, and public-sector partners
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities while collaborating effectively with a small team
- A hands-on, flexible approach to work, including a willingness to assist with food rescue activities and changing operational needs
- Willingess to work some evenings and weekends for community events and program needs
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds as needed for food rescue activities
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to travel weekly to visit existing food donors, conduct outreach, and support food rescue activities using a company vehicle
- Access to an internet connection and a suitable work-from-home space
- Able to work approximately 40 hours per week, with some evening and weekend flexibility
- Residence within the Wasatch Back
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing connections within Park City, Summit County, Wasatch County, and the broader Wasatch Back community, including local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and networking groups
- Conversational Spanish or greater fluency
Salary & Benefits
- Salaried, full-time position working approximately 40 hours per week
- Generous paid time off and wellness stipend benefits
- Paid parental leave, subject to the organization’s 12-month eligibility requirement
- Access to a company vehicle for regional travel and program activities
- Pay is $60,000 - $65,000 annually DOE
Posting closes Nov 6th, 2026.
