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JEE Foods is more than a student organization. We are a business powered by today's changemakers.

From our roots in a high school classroom to where we are today, JEE Foods has been powered by high school students. We believe that each person has unique abilities and limitless potential. At JEE Foods, we strive to create an environment where students challenge themselves and discover their changemaking potential - all while ending hunger.

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No matter your interests, there is a place for you at JEE Foods.

Our team culture is built around the value that anyone can make a difference. We recognize that everyone has different passions and motivations, yet something special is created when we all come together.

As a team member, you will join a group of motivated students that see themselves as business professionals. You will be pushed to try new things, spearhead projects, and meet with business partners from the start. Your journey in JEE Foods will not always be easy, but a team will support you every step of the way. 

One of the greatest rewards of being a team member is your impact on the community. The JEE Foods service mindset is built upon the belief that service should be more than a one-time act. As a team member, you are meeting an immediate need and building the foundation for lasting change.

Join us to create the future we want and be the leader we need.

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Gus Lavalle

"During my time at JEE Foods, I have been able to see real-life examples of what it takes to run a business and a non-profit. Also the importance of philanthropy and volunteering. It has helped me to value and prioritize the care of others."

-Gus, 2023 JEE Foods Alumni

Sara McGinnis

"JEE Foods has been a great experience! Not only have I been able to make a meaningful impact, but I have also been given the opportunity to be creative, ambitious, and self-driven. I have improved my communication, time management, and problem-solving skills while surrounded by a group of passionate and hardworking individuals."

- Sara, HR Director

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"Being a part of JEE Foods has had a positive impact on both my personal and professional life. This fun and fulfilling team has helped shape me for my future career!”

- Hunter, 2021 JEE Foods Alumni

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Why join the JEE team?

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Give back to your community. With JEE Foods, you will be on the frontlines of meeting local needs.

Stand-out in your college applications. JEE alumni have received over $50,000 in scholarships and full-rides. 

Participate in fully-funded entrepreneurship competitions. JEE students have traveled to over 8 states and South Africa.

What will it take?

Being a part of JEE Foods is a huge opportunity, but it is also a large responsibility. From the start, we expect students to be professional and push themselves outside their comfort zone. Depending on the role, students will dedicate 5-15 hours per week. Each member is required to attend weekly meetings and office hours located in Downtown Hamilton (transportation is organized internally).

On a given week, work is assigned just as it would be in any company. Students are broken down into departments that have their own structure. Tasks can be completed both virtually and in-person. We try to be as flexible as we can.

Upon joining the company, students will be trained in communication, professionalism, and the JEE mindset that keeps us pushing forward.

Check out our open positions

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Maroon Mocha Barista

Become a barista at Ross High School's student coffee bar. Brighten customers' days with delicious cups of coffee.

Maroon Mocha Barista

The Maroon Mocha is a JEE Foods-operated student coffee shop inside Ross High School. Each morning between 6:45 and 7:10, the Maroon Mocha serves students low-cost coffee and breakfast options. As a student enterprise, all Maroon Mocha operations are run by students. 


As a barista at the Maroon Mocha, team members would arrive at 6:25 am on a schedule to prepare the cafe for opening. Once open, a barista would make drinks and serve customers. Being a Maroon Mocha volunteer does not adversely affect your school attendance record if you are late to class due to the Maroon Mocha. 


What are some skills I will need to be a successful barista? 

  • A great attitude (even at 7am) 
  • Outstanding communication skills 
  • Great team working skills 
  • Kindness and Compassion 
  • Swiftness 
Responsibilities: 

  • Arrive at RHS at 6:25 am on a set weekly schedule 
  • Make and serve drinks to students 
  • Work with the Maroon Mocha manager to continually suggest new menu items 
  • Solicit feedback from RHS students about the Maroon Mocha and its offerings 
  • Assist in cleaning the coffee bar after closing and occasionally after school 
  • Pay attention to the levels of ingredients and cups/lids we have and communicate to the manager when those levels are low 
  • Volunteer at food distributions, food rescues, gleanings, and food pantry hours for JEE Foods 
Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly JEE Foods virtual staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Complete an online food safety course 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Operations Captain

Join the operations team and take the lead in helping unload trucks of food and managing our warehouse.

Operations Captain

JEE Foods is a leading food recovery organization in Southwest Ohio. On a weekly basis, our team coordinates over 70 individual pickups from a network of food donors to nonprofit receiving agencies.

Additionally, the organization operates a warehouse in downtown Hamilton that facilitates the recovery of semi-trailers worth of food. As a warehouse captain, you would be tasked with running warehouse operations on a specific day of the week. This means that you would lead the team of on-site volunteers and manage the physical inventory. This role includes physical labor. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Communicate with the operations team to plan for food deliveries 
  • Use JEE Foods equipment to unload trucks of excess food (training provided) 
  • Coordinate inventory activities and assess needs with supply Team Member 
Requirements: 
  • Attend weekly virtual company-wide staff meetings and operations team-sync meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  •  Maintain a clean disciplinary record Be self-driven 
  • Serve at the JEE Foods pantry at least once per month Routinely check and respond to emails and messages 
  • Complete an online food safety training

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Mobile Market Manager

Run our mobile grocery store's day-day operations that bring fresh food to needy communities.

Mobile Market Manager

JEE Foods operates a mobile grocery store to bridge the gap between food access and food insecurity. The JEE I’m Hungry Mobile Market takes the form of a renovated bus that allows community members to board the bus and receive highly discounted food that would otherwise be unavailable in the community. 


JEE Foods is seeking a Mobile Market Manager to oversee the behind-the-scenes mobile market operations and business operations. As the manager, the student would work directly with the JEE Foods leadership team and carry out the mobile market operations, including coordinating with community partners, managing the operation of the mobile market, and collecting resources to maintain its long-term sustainability. This position allows students to hone their business skills while directly engaging with those in need in the community. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Work with the JEE Foods operations team to complete renovations of the mobile market 
  • Coordinate with Ross Local Schools staff about mobile market maintenance and usage needs.
  • Create business processes related to the market’s operation 
  • Coordinate Mobile Market stops and events with community partners, volunteers, and JEE Foods staff 
  • Oversee the mobile market’s operations during events and scheduled stops 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Oversee the operation of the mobile market 
  • Attend weekly virtual company-wide staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Complete a JEE Foods food safety training course 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Product Sourcing

Join the operations team and help forge new partnerships with potential food donors to recover excess food.

Product Sourcing

A primary piece of JEE Foods is product procurement. Over 100 nonprofit organizations turn to JEE Foods in hopes of receiving food to distribute to their community. The food procurement manager is pivotal in cultivating relationships with prospective donors. 


The procurement manager works closely with the JEE Foods operations team to analyze food needs and actively recruit food donors. Additionally, the procurement manager helps manage transportation logistics and maintain relationships with our donors. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with the JEE Foods operations team to understand community food needs 
  • Cultivate relationships with local businesses, farms, supermarkets, and food manufacturers 
  • Work with JEE Foods operations team to ensure the smooth transportation of donated products 
  • Relationship management with food donors

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual company-wide staff meetings and operations team-sync meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Complete a JEE Foods food safety training course 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages 
  • Support JEE Foods operations team in receiving trucks of excess food

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Director of Philanthropy

Manage fundraising activities for the organization. Host fundraising events and meet with donors.

Director of Philanthropy

As a nonprofit organization, a large percentage of our annual budget is supported by the generosity of the community and foundations. The Director of Philanthropy would oversee fundraising efforts for the organization. This team member would work closely with the finance team on grant applications but would primarily engage with individual contributors. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Work with JEE Foods leadership to execute a fundraising plan 
  • Plan and execute community events and fundraisers 
  • Represent the organization at fundraising functions and public events
  • Maintain communication with individual donors and strengthen relationships with corporate donors. 
Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  •  Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  •  Be self-driven 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Social Media Manager

Expand JEE Foods' social media presence across all platforms to engage with our varied audiences.

Social Media Manager

Social media is one of the most effective tools to reach our target audiences. As the organization grows, our online presence needs to do the same. The social media manager would be tasked with creating content on all social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin) and understanding our audience’s engagement with the organization. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Create 3 weekly posts for all social media platforms 
  • Communicate with internal departments to generate content 
  • Monitor engagement statistics and provide monthly reports to the marketing director 
  • Utilize creative tools to design content 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Education Coordinator

Educate the next generation on the importance of volunteerism and food insecurity.

Education Coordinator

A core piece of the organization's mission revolves around education. As a company, we have a duty to educate the community on food waste, food insecurity, and the role that volunteerism/entrepreneurship can play in social issues. The education coordinator would spreadhead the efforts in these areas. 

Throughout the year, the education coordinator would work with local schools to host events and speak to classes about the importance of these issues. At the same time, the education coordinator would represent JEE Foods at community education-focused events. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Plan educational activities for local schools (K-12) 
  • Engage with local schools and organizations to create volunteer opportunities for younger audiences 
  • Create online training materials and handouts 
  • Run educational activities when needed 


Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record Be self-driven 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Webmaster

Manage the JEE Foods website and backend IT systems to create a seamless and engaging experience.

Webmaster

As the JEE Foods webmaster, the team member would work with the IT director to maintain and update the JEE Foods website, store, and backend web development, including SEO and cybersecurity. Coding experience is not required.


Responsibilities: 

  • Work alongside the IT director to continually update the JEE Foods website 
  • Monitor Google Analytics and SEO rankings 
  • Improve the site’s usability, efficiency, and security through various online tools. 
  • Continually seek feedback from the JEE Foods team regarding site and improvements 
  • Upgrade back-end JEE Foods technology as needed 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual company-wide staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  •  Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  •  Be self-driven 
  • Serve at the JEE Foods pantry at least once per month 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Gleaning Coordinator

Work with regional partners, farms, and the community to host group harvest events at local farms.

Gleaning Coordinator

JEE Foods’ network of food donors includes restaurants, schools, grocery stores, food manufacturers, and farms. As the gleaning coordinator, the team member would focus on fostering relationships with farmers and managing field food rescues. 


The JEE Foods gleaning program is in partnership with the Society of St. Andrew and the Ohio Farm Bureau, as well as the Midwest Dairy Association. The gleaning coordinator would work with our existing partners to coordinate gleaning activities and take to the fields to complete the harvest work alongside JEE Foods volunteers. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Communicate with the operations team and food pantry partners to understand fresh food needs 
  • Coordinate community-gleaning activities with regional partners 
  • Organize volunteers for local food harvest events 
  • Represent JEE Foods at all community-gleaning events 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual company-wide staff meetings and operations team-sync meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Serve at the JEE Foods pantry at least once per month 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Human Resources Team

Cultivate the company culture through orientations and events. Ensure outstanding experiences.

Human Resources Team

Actively work to engage members and create a friendly environment. Create recruitment events, interview possible new members, and hold general company wide training sessions. Communication with the rest of the HR team is crucial to the success of the department. Each member of the HR team can actively plan engagement events, recruitment events, and necessary training sessions. Communicate any plans with the rest of the department. With each new member, one person from the HR department will work with them throughout the onboarding process. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Actively plan and carry out fun, engaging company wide events 
  • Communicate plans with the HR director 
  • Collaborate with members of the HR team to organize events 
  • Review results from JEE Foods Quarterly Check ins and brainstorm ways to improve the company 
  • Plan company wide training sessions including introduction to JEE Foods sessions and professional development training 
  • Communicate plans with the HR director 
  • Collaborate with members of the HR team to organize training sessions 
  • Work with the HR team to create and maintain a system to show appreciation for team members 
  • Actively plan and carry out recruitment events 
  • Communicate plans with HR director 
  • Collaborate with the HR team to organize 
  • Manage volunteer onboarding processes including paperwork, scheduling, and conducting interviews 
  • Ensure a smooth transition into the company for new members 
  • Connect new members with department heads 
  • Check in with new members 
  • Discuss ways to improve engagement, the recruitment process, and any other ideas with the HR team 
Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly staff meetings 
  • Attend office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self driven and actively create and pursue projects 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Food Pantry Services

Work with the operations team to continually elevate the guest experience at our food pantry.

Food Pantry Services

A core piece of JEE Foods is the food pantry run in partnership with Ross and Morgan Ministries. As an organization, we look to transform the food pantry guest experience into a dignifying experience that harnesses kindness, innovation, and creativity. 


The role of the guest experience team is to reimagine the food pantry experience to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests. Elements of the experience include the built environment, customer service, and pantry communication. Additionally, the guest relations team will collaborate with nutrition experts to develop programs and resources for clients. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Work with the food pantry coordinator to understand and refine the food pantry service process 
  • Maintain a strong relationship with Ross and Morgan Ministries
  • Create guest experience feedback mechanisms to understand short-comings 
  • Develop and implement ideas that improve the client experience 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual company-wide staff meetings and operations team-sync meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Serve at the JEE Foods pantry at least twice per month Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Videographer

Be a part of the marketing team and create content to tell the JEE Foods story while highlighting our work.

Videographer

As the organization's videographer, this student would work under the technology department and alongside the marketing team to create video content for the organization. Video projects could include promotional videos and entrepreneurship competition entries. In this role, a videographer can use cutting-edge technologies such as drones and 360 cameras to create engaging content that helps tell the JEE Foods story. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Plan, film, and produce JEE Foods promotional videos and others as needed 
  • Work with the marketing team on videos 
  • Maintain the JEE Foods Youtube channel 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • A basic understanding of video editing software
  • Attend weekly virtual staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record Be self-driven 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Food Rescue Dispatcher

Coordinate the logistics of over 70 food donation pickups per week in conjunction with our operations team.

Food Rescue Dispatcher

JEE Foods coordinates the backend logistics of over 70 food pickups and dropoffs each week. Using technology, student volunteers organize these food pickups that community volunteers do. To make the process seamless for our volunteers, JEE Foods enlists students to be Food Rescue Dispatchers. Dispatchers are on-hand to solve any issues volunteers may have while completing a rescue and proactively review weekly schedules for conflicts. 


Since many pickups occur during a school day, the JEE Foods operations team must be organized and proactive to ensure smooth operations. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Utilize the Food Rescue US platform (training provided) to manage all rescue operations 
  • Coordinate with food donors and nonprofit staff in the event of schedule changes 
  • Communicate rescue details with volunteers 
  • Serve as the first line of contact if a volunteer has issues during a food pickup 
  • Compile monthly metrics for food donors and nonprofit staff members 
  • Work within the operations team to continually innovate and improve efficiency and capacity. 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual staff meetings and operations team sync meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven, independent, and able to think on your feet 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Storyteller

Create content that describes the JEE Foods story and highlights the work of our nonprofit partners.

Storyteller

JEE Foods has a unique story to tell. Born out of a classroom project, our founders were able to turn an idea into a reality. We are searching for a storyteller/writer to help articulate the JEE Foods sotry and the story of our incredible nonprofit volunteers. As a storyteller for the organization, you would help write articles about our partners, work with the marketing team on a monthly newsletter, and compile press releases. Beyond this, you would have the ability to directly interview those we serve and hear about their passion for this work. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Work with the marketing team to write a monthly newsletter 
  • Draft press releases to be sent to local news outlets 
  • Interview and publish stories about our nonprofit partners and the JEE Foods story. 
  • Complete any self-guided writing pieces that the storyteller deems fitting 
  • Support the videographer in telling a compelling story 

Team Member Requirements: 

  • Attend weekly virtual staff meetings 
  • Attend company office hours at least once per week 
  • Maintain a clean disciplinary record 
  • Be self-driven 
  • Routinely check and respond to emails and messages

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Finance Team

Work with JEE Foods leadership team to manage and monitor the organization's finances.

Finance Team

The finance department works with the company's financials, ensuring all revenue silos and expenditures are properly accounted for, filing tax documentation correctly, and reporting all financial data to our board of directors. 


Finance Department Tasks:

Filing tax documents 

  • Submitting our yearly tax documentation to the IRS using an electronic filing software
  • Ensuring that a community member who donated in-kind or monetary donations that qualify for tax exemption are sent proper receipt documentation 
  • Ensuring that when a purchase is made, a tax-exempt form is filled with
Bringing in a revenue source for the company 

  • Writing grants for both general operational funding for the company and more specific project-based funding 
  • Filing the proper paperwork and after-project reports with the granting organization to update them on how the grant funding was utilized 
  • Applying for competitions focused on student entrepreneurship, student changemakers, or challenges that fit specific company projects 
  • Organizing and creating fundraisers for the company 
  • Writing thank you letters and supplying any documentation of donation to community members, granting organizations, or competition organizations ● 
Reporting all financial transactions

  • Creating quarterly, monthly, and annual financial reports for the board of directors using spreadsheets and templates that have been created
  • Presenting financial reports at the board of directors meetings
  • Updating department heads on the status of their yearly budget 
Tracking and recording all incoming and outgoing financial transactions 

  • Approving or denying purchase order forms filled out by team members to purchase items
  • Collecting receipts from transactions performed by another team member
  • Ensuring that any incoming checks are deposited into our bank account on time
  • Updating our accounting system with detailed transaction information, like date, amount, items bought, vendor/store, and category of purchase
  • Reconciling our accounting software with our bank account statements 
  • Ensuring that bills or invoices, such as rent, are paid within a reasonable timeframe 
  • Approving or denying reimbursement forms filled out by team members and fulfilling the request if necessary 
Tracking all assets owned by the organization

  • Perform asset evaluations to track asset quantity, condition, and flow. 
  • Analyzing depreciation values of assets over time using spreadsheets that have been created 
  • Creating reports on our asset changes for both tax purposes and our board of directors 
Time Required 

While the finance department has many responsibilities, not all tasks are completed each week. Many tasks occur once a month, every few months, at the end of the year, while others only take place when necessary. Below are a couple of tasks that the finance department would be expected to complete at different time intervals: 

On a weekly basis, you should expect to: 

  • Communicate with the finance team to see if any specific tasks need to be completed
  • Check your Slack and email for essential emails regarding reimbursement forms, purchase orders, grants, or competitions.
  • Log onto our accounting system and review any new transactions that have come through
  • Approve or deny any purchase orders or reimbursements that have come through
  • Ensure that any checks that need to be deposited are taken care of 


On a monthly basis, you should expect to: 

  • Reconcile our bank account with our account system to ensure that all transactions are correctly accounted for
  • Write the proper checks for monthly bills and invoices 
  • Write at least one grant proposal or competition application for submission 

On a bi-monthly basis, you should expect to: 

  • Create a financial report for the board of directors 
  • Present a financial report at a board of directors meeting 
  • Assess the assets that our company has 
On a yearly basis, you should expect to: 

  • Submit taxes to the IRS using electronic filing software 
  • Create an annual financial report for the company and board of directors
  • Create an annual asset report for the company and board of directors
  • Present an asset report and financial report to the board of directors
  • Create a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, taking into account the previous years' financials
  • Reconciling all bank statements with our accounting software to ensure that transactions for the year have been accounted for
Finance team members are relatively independent and self-reliant, with tasks that are reasonably repetitive from week to week or month to month. As with all JEE employees, the expectation is that you attend staff meetings, come to office hours at least once a week, and attend any department meetings that may come up. However, especially within the finance department, constant communication between members of the finance department and other team members is crucial for operations to function smoothly. You are expected to regularly check Slack and your email to have a constant and updated view on the operations of the company and department. You are expected to check in with other team members regularly. This helps to ensure that all tasks can be delegated equally among finance team members and that all tasks are correctly completed. If you have any questions or concerns about tasks or anything within the finance department, you are expected to reach out to the finance director to resolve the concern.

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Marketing Team

Lead the organization's marketing department to fulfill our strategic plan through supporter engagement.

Marketing Team

As a member of the marketing team, your role focuses on communicating the JEE Foods’ message and mission statement to potential partners, clients, nonprofits, and other Groups. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Work to carry out branding, marketing, and graphic design for JEE Foods
  • Design promotions to increase JEE Foods’ presence and footprint on social media 
  • Design and print any alternative media to increase JEE Foods’ reach as an organization 
  • Analyze marketing campaigns to determine best audiences and strategies 
  • Attend conferences and events to promote the organization 
  • Help to foster and maintain new partnerships for JEE Foods
Specific responsibilities revolve around what the team member enjoys doing and what they are good at. The commitment and workload is built around your specific projects and activities. Positions in this department commonly sought after include work as a graphic designer, a social media manager, or an event coordinator. 


Requirements: 

  • An understanding of social media 
  • Passion for preventing food waste or feeding the hungry and a desire to communicate it 
  • Willingness to work in a group, coordinating activities and company-wide initiatives 
  • Mandatory attendance in weekly staff meetings
  • Must attend office hours at least 5 times a month or as needed

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Submit an Application

Upon submitting an application, our team will reach out to schedule a brief interview. All questions can be directed to [email protected].

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