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 supportive, creative, and inclusive work environment where each employee has the opportunity for personal and professional development.
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 the 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 service by fostering partnerships and working with other agencies in collaboration.
Career Opportunities
Chief Operations Officer
The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is responsible for the leadership and direction of the Program, Operations, Advocacy, and Food Resource Development departments as they execute their duties to achieve the organization’s mission, goals and objectives. The COO participates in, creates, and executes, along with the Board of Directors, Executive Director, and other members of the senior leadership team, the strategic plans, structure, and processes necessary to manage the organization’s current activities and its projected growth.
Warehouse Associate (Concord)
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.
Agency Relations Program Coordinator
The Agency Relations Program Coordinator directs the network of food pantries and all other agencies that receive food from the Food Bank. This position is fast paced with lots of multi-tasking and customer service needs. The ideal person for this role will be compliance-driven and unafraid to enforce rules, but also professional, compassionate, and understanding of the missions and values of our member agencies.
