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
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 (Concord & Fairfield)
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, Concord (Tues-Sat)
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, Fairfield – 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.
Class C 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 enthusiastic interaction with the public and with other staff members.
Communications Director
The Communications Director is a member of the senior leadership team and works closely with the Development department in setting and delivering the strategy for all external communications and public relations content to consistently articulate the Food Bank’s mission. The ideal candidate will possess a long-term vision for the communications function; integrating and supporting FBCCS’ policy, advocacy, programmatic, and development efforts.
Development Data Analyst
The Development Data Analyst functions as an expert in collecting, refining, and analyzing data for the purpose of advancing the Food Bank’s fundraising goals. These activities include analyzing data to improve the performance of the individual donors and providing a high level of customer service to internal and external constituents while maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
Distribution Warehouse Manager, Fairfield
As a key member of the Operations management team, the Distribution 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 Fairfield, CA.
Food Purchasing Coordinator
The Food Purchasing Coordinator assists the Food Purchasing Manager in developing relationships directly with food manufacturers to procure the best quality/brand product at the lowest market price.
Food Sorting Coordinator, Fairfield (Part-Time)
The Food Sorting Coordinator is essential in ensuring our volunteers have a productive and meaningful experience at the Food Bank while maintaining strict quality control standards. This position works directly with Food Bank volunteers to oversee and coordinate the sorting of food products to ensure only products meeting strict quality standards are distributed to the community. This position has extensive interaction with the public and requires critical thinking and independent decision-making ability.
IT Manager
The IT Manager is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of technology systems to ensure that Food Bank functions effectively to achieve its mission. This position provides strategic and tactical recommendations for technology services and ensures that staff have access to and knowledge of appropriate tools to work efficiently and effectively. This position requires a highly motivated, structured, and passionate individual who understands the organization, thinks strategically, and loves working around and with data, driving projects and communicating closely with department managers.
Order Processing Management Specialist
The Food Bank partners with over 240 area nonprofit Agencies like emergency food pantries, community kitchens and group homes to distribute food to more people in need throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties. The Order Processing Management Specialist coordinates distribution functions related to Agency food order procurement and distribution.
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.
Warehouse Associate (Fairfield)
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.
