Careers
We strive to create a workplace and organization that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We believe food is a human right, and together, we work innovatively to serve our community effectively.
Mission-driven
People
Whether our employees work in operations, administration, or programs, our Hunger Fighters are deeply committed to ending hunger in our communities. It is an honor to work with others who share a strong vision and mission and are committed to putting our neighbors and agency partners first.
Workplace Wellness
The Food Bank cares for our Hunger Fighters with the same passion they give to the community – by treating them as people, not workers. Whether through our employer-paid benefits and perks or our focus on employee wellness activities, we want our Hunger Fighters to feel valued and bring their whole selves each and every day.
Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion
DEI is valued as the lens through which we view our day-to-day operations. We are committed to continuously fostering a culture of inclusion among our employees and community that promotes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and equitable access and opportunities essential to achieving our mission of leading the fight to end hunger.
A Culture of care
Health and Wellness
Benefits
- Fully-covered medical, dental, and vision plans for employee AND family.
- Paid time off starts at: 13 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 holidays plus one floating holiday.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flex spending and commuter accounts.
- Employer-paid life insurance + buy-up options for increased coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access to free counseling.
Other Benefits
and Perks
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match after three months of service — fully vested at two years.
- Free on-site notary services.
- Fun and educational staff events.
- Employee recognition and referral programs.
- Discounts on travel, electronics, food, and more.
- Free wellness-focused classes.
- Financial health workshops.
Professional
Development
- Internal growth opportunities (internal promotions prioritized).
- Access to Feeding America’s comprehensive training opportunities (local, state, and national).
- Online and live training platform with thousands of offerings.
- Employee-run committees, including Equity Allies (DEI-focused social and educational activities), Safety Committee, and Employee Engagement Committee (staff fun and recognition).
Career Opportunities
The Direct Service Program Manager is responsible for the leadership and execution of direct service programs, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality of care, and maintaining the highest professional standards. The successful candidate will maintain positive morale and unit cohesion as evidenced by maintaining a cooperative and flexible attitude toward coworkers, showing adaptability to change, and exhibiting effective communication and interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills and the ability to handle competing priorities is essential. This position requires approximately 30% field work.
Current direct service programs include Senior Food Program, Farm 2 Kids, Extra Helpings, School Pantry Program, Harvest to Home, and Kids Nutrition on Weekends (K-NOW).
Drivers play a key role in the implementation of quality control standards regarding products to be picked up and transported. This position is responsible for servicing donors and Food Bank agencies in the Food Bank’s service area picking up, delivering and moving freight. This position requires extensive enthusiastic interaction with the public and with other staff members.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00 am-1:30 pm. Based in Concord.
The Mobile Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight of the Community Produce Program (CPP), Mobile Pantry Distribution (MPD), and Mobile Food Pharmacy (MFP) drivers and volunteer site teams in the execution of program objectives. The Food Bank’s CPP was created in 2012 with the purpose of distributing fresh produce to communities in need. The programs serve 70+ sites throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties, 7 days per week. The MPD program provides shelf-stable pantry staples, proteins, and dairy in addition to fresh produce. The MFP program serves healthy prescription food boxes to Solano County residents who are food insecure and who have restricted dietary needs.
We are a Fair Chance Employer
At the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, we believe in giving opportunities and the power of potential. As a Fair Chance Employer, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals impacted by the justice system.
We recognize that a person’s past does not define their future. That’s why we consider all qualified applicants, including those with prior convictions, and evaluate each candidate based on their skills, experience, and alignment with our mission.
Our goal is to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people — regardless of background — have the opportunity to thrive, contribute meaningfully, and be treated with dignity and respect.
If you have any questions about our hiring practices or support for justice-impacted individuals, we welcome the conversation.