Working at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We embrace diversity through a positive and inclusive work environment where each employee has the opportunity for personal and professional development and where employees feel pride in supporting others.
We look for candidates who care deeply about our mission and who value:
- Teamwork
Everyone’s contribution is important. We place the mission of the Food Bank first and, as individuals or in teams, work together toward that end. We consult with each other and make decisions as a group. We hold each other accountable for our actions. - Communication
We communicate information, ideas, and decisions regularly and clearly. We provide feedback, internally and external to the organization, in a candid, constructive manner. - Integrity
We conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity, recognizing that upholding public trust requires the highest standards of moral conduct. - Service
We make every effort to provide superior service to our clients, member agencies, and donors. - Equality
We treat our clients, volunteers and each other with fairness, courtesy, respect and compassion while fostering an atmosphere of mutual trust. - Understanding
We believe in treating all individuals with tolerance and understanding. - Unity
We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve by fostering partnerships and working with other agencies in collaboration.
Career Opportunities
CalFresh Outreach Program Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish)
As a dedicated and resourceful professional who thrives on making a difference in the lives of others, you will be responsible for conducting CalFresh (food stamp) outreach with community and faith-based organizations throughout Contra Costa and Solano Counties. CalFresh is a federally funded program, formerly known as Food Stamps and nationally known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Class A Driver
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.
Class B Driver
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.
Class B Driver – Community Produce Program Site Coordinator
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 with picking up, delivering and moving freight. This position requires extensive enthusiastic interaction with the public and with other staff members.
Legislative Advocacy Associate
The Legislative Advocacy Associate provides anti-hunger leadership in the community through strong relationships with community members, community-based organizations, partner food banks, and elected officials at the local, state, and national levels. A main function of this role is to lead community-based programs to recruit, train, and develop community advocates. Extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote nutritious, dignified, and affordable food access is essential.
Program Coordinator – Child Programs and EH (Extra Helpings)
The Program Coordinator coordinates the Farm 2 Kids Program and School Pantry Program by working closely with school districts in Contra Costa and Solano Counties. This position also coordinates the Extra Helpings program; a program for chronically ill individuals in Contra Costa County. Twice a month, the Food Bank provides recipients receiving case management services through Contra Costa County Public Health with nutritious food.
Salesforce Analyst
The Salesforce Analyst collaborates with the Salesforce system administration team and internal users to support the Food Bank’s Salesforce enterprise CRM. This position will provide operational and strategic-level analytical support while working cross-departmentally to maximize the Food Bank’s use of Salesforce. With an eye to the advancement of our organizational goals, this position will focus on improving our data integrity, database enhancement/maintenance and user adoption.
Social and Digital Media Specialist
The Social and Digital Media Specialist implements the Food Bank brand and objectives through strategy, design, execution and maintenance of all digital, online and social media communications and resources.
Warehouse Associate
Warehouse Associates are an integral part of the Food Bank’s Operations team. This position performs
general warehouse duties that include shipping, receiving, distribution to member agencies, and general
facilities and equipment maintenance.
