Become a Distribution Operations Contractor - Immediate and Short-Term Position

Be First to Feed - Deploying Now for Guadalajara, Mexico

When disaster strikes, food is more than a meal; it is relief, comfort, and connection.

At World Central

Kitchen (WCK), we believe in the power of food to heal and restore. Our teams respond to emergencies with the urgency of a first responder and the heart of a chef.

Our Distribution Operations contractors manage the critical logistics that get hot meals from kitchens to communities, fast, safely, and with dignity.

This is a short-term independent contractor role, deploying immediately (as early as tomorrow) for the duration of the active response - typically a few weeks. We are looking for experienced logistics and operations professionals ready to deploy into active emergency responses and keep our distribution network running on the ground.

Locations: In close proximity to the following locations: Based in Mexico, closest proximity to:

- Guadalajara, Jalisco

- Colima, Jalisco

- Mazatlan, Sinaloa

- Mexico City

- Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

Availability/Duration: We are looking for candidates with immediate availability to work consecutive days. Contract duration varies on need and length of the activation, with opportunity for renewal in future activations.

Rates: Contract rates are determined by role and location; contract rates are included only when on rotation or activation.

Reports To: Response Distribution Manager

What You Will Do

- Support field and fleet operations by coordinating micro distribution logistics, teams, and partners to ensure meals, water, and other items reach communities efficiently and on time

- Work closely with local teams, partners,



and volunteers to help ensure everyone knows their role and tasks get done

- Set up and run temporary distribution sites in challenging field environments. Solve problems quickly as they come up

- Ensure food safety and handling standards are followed during transport and distribution of meals

- Track inventory, delivery numbers, and site performance. Use this data to make decisions and improve operations

- Document and report on field operations to support leadership in making decisions

- Plan and adapt the operational strategy as conditions and needs change in the field

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

- Background in project management, field operations, or program leadership - ideally in logistics, fleet coordination or emergency response

- Experience leading teams and managing large, complex operations under pressure

- Highly organized and agile, able to set up systems, move fast, and keep operations running smoothly under pressure

- Strong organizational and reporting skills. Able to build systems, adapt fast, and solve problems in real time

- Tech fluency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Whatsapp, and Airtable

- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, and resource-limited environments

- Bilingual fluency (English) is highly preferred

- Must be local and already based in Mexico





Additional Information

This role requires the ability to work in high-stress, ambiguous environments, strong communication, the ability to coach and guide local teams and partners, hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to bring structure to fast-paced operations. Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions is also essential.

Inclusion into this Talent Network is not a guarantee of deployment. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview process prior to any activation.

Additional Information

This role requires the ability to work in high-stress, ambiguous environments, strong communication, the ability to coach and guide local teams and partners, hands-on problem-solving, and the ability to bring structure to fast-paced operations. Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions is also essential.

Inclusion into this Talent Network is not a guarantee of deployment. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview process prior to any activation.

Benefits

Why Join the Distribution Team?

- Be a part of a integral movement that feeds hope one plate at a time

- Work on diverse activations around the world: hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and humanitarian crises

- Join a tight knit, mission-driven team where your distribution talent becomes a tool for impact

- Learn, grow, and serve communities with dignity and respect

WCK is an ambitious, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. Working at WCK often requires long and nontraditional hours. Everyone's role is to directly or indirectly feed people with urgency when disasters strike - even on weekends and holidays.

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