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 serve by fostering partnerships and working with other agencies in collaboration.
Career Opportunities
Annual Fund Manager
The Annual Fund Manager is an independent, strategic project manager and integral member of the fundraising team. The Annual Fund Manager will support the Development Director in the execution of the Food Bank’s annual development plan to meet the overall departmental fundraising goal. The Manager is data-driven, develops processes that increase organizational efficiency, and excels at internal communication. With a good eye and passion for the Food Bank’s mission, this person stays positive under pressure and consistently produces exceptional work.
CSFP Program Coordinator (Part-time)
The CSFP Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) program (a senior nutrition program of the USDA) in Butte, Colusa, Trinity, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties. The CSFP program provides monthly boxes of nutritious food to low-income seniors throughout California. The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano partners with agencies throughout rural Northern California to deliver much-needed healthy food to seniors in need.
Development Associate (Part-time)
As an integral part of the Food Bank’s fundraising team, the Development Associate reports to the Annual Fund Manager and provides administrative support and assistance with project coordination to all members of the Development team in the execution of organizational initiatives. The Development Associate directly interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including staff, volunteers, vendors, partners, and Board members. The ideal candidate will be an organized and driven systems thinker, who is a strong writer and project manager and who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Driver – Class B (Part-time)
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.
