Career Opportunities
At Hawai‘i Foodbank, we're committed to nourishing our ‘ohana and a terrific workplace.
Our ambitious work to end hunger in Hawai‘i is not possible without our talented team. Their diligence provides nourishment for our communities, and their compassion inspires hope for us all. We strive to cultivate an environment where our incredible team can always do their best work – and you can be a part of it!
Join our team and you’ll find a culture of professionalism, teamwork and respect. Even more, you’ll find a life-changing career that enables you to make a real difference in our communities.
Open Positions
Hawai‘i Foodbank is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented, diverse workforce while providing a workplace where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.
Please see below to download an application and browse a list of open positions.
Vice President of Development
Department: Development
Reports to: President and CEO
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Hawai‘i Foodbank is seeking a mission-driven leader to champion our efforts to end hunger in Hawai‘i. As Hawai‘i’s largest hunger relief organization, we work with a network of 225 agency partners to provide food assistance across O‘ahu and Kaua‘i and partner with the Maui Food Bank and the Food Basket to serve the counties of Maui and Hawai‘i Island. The Vice President of Development oversees a diverse range of functions and spearheads the Foodbank’s efforts to develop and execute fundraising strategy, manage our marketing and communication strategies, secure funding from major donors, and leads a dynamic and growing team of Development, Marketing and Communications professionals.
The VP of Development will play a key role in helping Hawai‘i Foodbank achieve greater reach and financial sustainability to carry out its mission to nourish our ‘ohana today while working to end hunger tomorrow. Managing a team of fourteen, the VP is ultimately responsible for raising $15MM-$20MM annually from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources to meet the ongoing operational needs of the Foodbank. Additionally, the VP will play a critical role in spearheading a $35MM capital campaign to build an expanded new facility on O‘ahu that will dramatically expand the Foodbank’s ability to not only meet the current and growing needs of the food insecure population in Hawai‘i, but also enhance the Foodbank’s effectiveness in disaster response, partnerships with local agriculture, and nutrition initiatives.
The VP of Development should be a skilled relationship builder, strategic thinker, and collaborative leader. He or she will be an integral member of the Foodbank’s Executive Leadership Team, tasked with developing and executing strategy for the organization. The position also acts as an ambassador to promote the vision and mission of Hawai‘i Foodbank within the community. Additionally, this position will engage frequently with the Board of Directors and will manage the ongoing work of the Development Committee of the Board.
In close partnership with a highly engaged CEO, this position will build upon a strong financial footing and base of individual, institutional and government funders to secure the support needed to meet the needs of people across Hawai‘i who are food insecure. This is a pivotal role for a highly motivated individual who thrives on building teams, scaling fundraising success, and making a large impact on their community.
Accounting Assistant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Accounting Assistant is responsible assisting the team with various accounting transactional tasks. This individual must be detail-oriented and possess proven people and communication skills. This position is responsible for providing accounting support to ensure efficient and accurate accounting operations of Hawai‘i Foodbank.
Corporate Giving Manager
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Institutional Giving
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Corporate Giving Manager fosters partnerships between the Hawaiʻi Foodbank and businesses that support our commitment to nurturing our ʻohana today and ending hunger tomorrow. The Corporate Giving Manager supports the alignment of the food’s strengths with corporate funding priorities. Working with various business stakeholders, the Corporate Giving Manager identifies opportunities, develops engagement strategies, and manages donor relationships. This includes research, outreach to corporate leaders, recruiting and acknowledging volunteers, and assistance with grant writing and reporting. This individual will manage a portfolio of current and prospective corporate donors. The Corporate Giving Manager will proactively and independently identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners, including building meaningful, long-term relationships with corporate executives, to meet fundraising goals and ensure that as many partners as possible are retained and upgraded in their giving and involvement. As a member of the Development Team, the Corporate Giving Manager is involved with food drives, special events, and other projects, as assigned. The Corporate Giving Manager must demonstrate an active commitment to the Hawai‘i Foodbank mission in all aspects of daily work.
Director of Annual Giving
Department: Development, Marketing and Communications
Reports to: Vice President and Chief Impact Officer
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for developing and implementing bold, collaborative and effective individual-giving strategies to help fund Hawai‘i Foodbank’s food distribution programs and strategic initiatives. The Director will articulate Hawai‘i Foodbank’s values, needs and vision to key stakeholders, contributing to organizational health and effectiveness through their significant financial support.
The position incumbent will collaborate with the team in creating strategies for transformative fundraising, developing authentic relationships with donors and growing philanthropic resources for Hawai‘i Foodbank. The team will work to sustain and increase the number of $1,000+ donors, the size of individual donations and deepen donor engagement. This individual will maintain their own portfolio of donors and prospects, including potential gifts. The Director will identify, cultivate, engage, solicit and steward supporters, fulfilling donor interest and assuring that as many as possible are retained and upgraded in their giving and involvement.
The Director will synthesize and translate Hawai‘i Foodbank activities and goals into fundable projects. This position will work with the Vice President and Chief Impact Officer and other development team colleagues to develop packaging and messaging in various formats for food distribution programs, including but not limited to individual solicitations, direct mail program, recurring gifts, etc. In addition, the Director of Annual Giving will also keep the leadership team apprised as to donor appetites, concerns, available funding and general philanthropic trends.
The incumbent is involved in the development of the annual giving budget and action plan, with specific responsibility for individual giving. The Director will support sound fiscal management and operate within the approved budget, ensuring maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
The Director will collaborate with the team to execute and analyze testing of communications and fundraising solicitations with various donor segments and prospects making data-driven decisions for improvements and outcomes.
The Director reports to the Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, supervises the Individual Giving Manager and collaborates with the Director of Major & Capital Gifts and the development team.
The incumbent is a key member of the Development, Marketing and Communications (DMC) Team, which includes Major and Capital Giving, Institutional Giving, Community Giving, to include food drives and events, Marketing and Communications, as well as Advocacy.
The Director is a skilled relationship builder, optimal team member, compelling communicator and a strategic thinker, with proven success in upgrading and closing individual gifts.
This highly energetic and positive professional has a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts in a team environment and adheres to the highest ethical standards, demonstrate empathetic disposition and perseverance, and respect for neighbors in need whom we serve.
The incumbent should demonstrate passion for social services, have a proven record of cultivation and stewardship of individual gifts, soliciting and securing recurring gifts, providing outstanding customer service, see fundraising in a collaborative rather than competitive environment, have knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s philanthropic environment and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers. The Director of Annual Giving must demonstrate an active commitment to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s mission in all aspects of daily work.
Events Coordinator
Department: Development, Marketing and Communications
Reports to: Director of Community Giving
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Events Coordinator serves Hawai‘i Foodbank’s mission by cultivating impactful partnerships through engaging fundraising events, sponsorships and campaigns to meet and build on the organization’s fundraising goals. The position leads the daily coordination and logistics of Hawai‘i Foodbank’s major fundraising events and initiatives ensuring the smooth operation of events from inception to completion.
The Events Coordinator is a member of the Development, Marketing and Communications team. As this position plays a vital role in our work with internal and external parties, the Coordinator must be a skilled communicator (both verbal and written), collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about forging and nurturing long term partnerships for the organization. This individual also represents the Foodbank through internal and external activities, which may include evenings and weekends. The Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to Hawai‘i Foodbank’s mission in all aspects of daily work.
Food Rescue & Cold-Storage Specialist, Kaua‘i
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Food Rescue & Cold-Storage Specialist primarily provides support to all aspects of the warehouse operation. This position plays a crucial role within the operations. This includes but is not limited to receiving donations from various donors, assisting with the loading and unloading of goods, sorting and storing salvage, daily salvaging operations, and the completion of periodic reports for management. The Food Rescue & Cold-Storage Specialist works under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, with oversight provided by the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i Director and the Vice President of Operations. The position works closely across the warehouse team when deploying volunteers to salvage food in that work area and works closely with the Volunteer Team to plan daily and seasonal volunteer capacity needs.
Receiving Specialist & Relief Driver, Kaua‘i
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Receiving Specialist & Relief Driver supports all aspects of warehouse operations and plays a vital role within the team. Key responsibilities include receiving and processing donations, assisting with loading and unloading goods, sorting and storing salvage, and completing periodic reports for management. Additionally, this position acts as a relief driver, responsible for transporting donations and orders, ensuring safe vehicle operation, and maintaining delivery records. The role involves receiving, storing, and distributing materials, equipment, and products within the establishment.
The Receiving Specialist & Relief Driver reports to the Operations Supervisor, with oversight from the Branch Director and VP of Operations. The role requires close collaboration with the warehouse team to ensure consistent food handling according to warehouse policies.