Volunteer Engagement Manager

The Volunteer Engagement Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing volunteer engagement for individuals and groups; supporting program teams with weekly volunteer facilitation; managing relationships with individual volunteers and community and corporate groups; and collaborating with program teams and lead volunteers to design, coordinate, and assess meaningful opportunities that advance TNFP’s strategic and programmatic goals.

View the full job description here. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in our work and mission to info@thenashvillefoodproject.org. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Communications Intern

The Communications Intern will receive meaningful, hands-on experience with the brand marketing and communication channels of a nonprofit organization. This position should expect to build knowledge of general nonprofit operations, content creation, and food systems change.

View the full job description here. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in our work and mission to info@thenashvillefoodproject.org.

McGruder Community Garden Contract Position

The Community Gardens Contractor is a part-time, 10-hour/week position between the months of May-October at McGruder Community Garden located in North Nashville. This position will help facilitate weekly garden workdays, perform site maintenance, support produce harvesting, processing, and distribution, and support the expansion of the community garden to include additional growing beds and other garden infrastructure.

View the full job description here. To apply, please complete the form.


The Nashville Food Project strongly encourages applications from people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, or those who are members of other marginalized communities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!