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. 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 Marketing and Communications Director is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and leads the strategic vision and execution of the Food Bank’s internal and external communications. In close partnership with the Development team, this role drives integrated fundraising campaigns, brand awareness, and storytelling that advance the Food Bank’s mission and build community engagement. The Director manages a team of marketing and communications professionals, oversees agency and consultant relationships, ensuring high-impact, mission-aligned execution across all media and messaging.
This role is also responsible for organization-wide internal communications and public relations efforts, working in close collaboration with the CEO and People & Culture to strengthen employee engagement, transparency, and organizational voice.
The Food Resource Coordinator serves as a spokesperson for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano by cultivating contacts and forging relationships with food industry representatives specifically among, but not limited to, grocery retail partners. This position promotes awareness of the organization and its services and works to keep the organization at the forefront of the food industry. This position will focus on partnerships primarily within Solano County with some overlap as needed with the Food Sourcing team in Contra Costa County.
As a key member of the Operations management team, the Warehouse Manager supervises day-to-day operations, including but not limited to food distribution and inventory management, and leads the staff team at the Food Bank’s warehouse in Concord, CA.
This position is based in Concord, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.
