Part-Time Delivery Driver
Part-Time | Monday–Friday Mornings | Approx. 20 Hours/Week | Based in Newtown, CT
ABOUT REAL FOOD CT
Real Food CT is a nonprofit improving food access across Connecticut by rescuing surplus produce, growing food at our community farms, and partnering with local farms to deliver fresh, nutritious food to food-insecure families. In 2025, our programs delivered over 150,000 pounds of fresh food to food pantry partners throughout Fairfield and Litchfield Counties.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a reliable, part-time Seasonal Delivery Driver to support our food distribution and farm pickup operations. This role is essential to ensuring fresh produce moves safely and efficiently from farms to food pantry partners.
The schedule is weekday mornings into early afternoon, with some flexibility for weather-related changes or route adjustments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely operate a Real Food CT delivery vehicle for farm pickups and pantry drop-offs
- Complete delivery routes across the Danbury, Bridgeport, and the Valley regions
- Accurately track pickup and delivery locations, quantities, and weights
- Ensure proper handling and food-safe transport of produce
- Communicate proactively with RFCT staff regarding routes, timing, or issues
- Must also be able to assist with some farm work and gleaning trips when delivery hours allow. Farm/garden experience a bonus, but is not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Experience driving delivery or box-style vehicles preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Comfortable working independently and outdoors in varying conditions
- Reliable, organized, and punctual
- Interest in food access, agriculture, and community-based work
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
- Approximately 20 hours per week
- Monday–Friday, mornings (roughly 9:00 am–1:00 pm)
- Seasonal position running May/June through November, with lighter winter activity
- Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience
- Interested candidates should email a resume to Communications Director Jessi Ruotolo at jessi@realfooct.org to apply.
