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.
Director of Advocacy
Department: Impact Development
Reports to: Vice President & Chief Impact Officer
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary:
The Director of Advocacy is responsible for managing a multi-faceted advocacy program in support of Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s mission. The Director provides strategic leadership, as well as day-to-day support for all aspects of the Foodbank’s advocacy program, including collaborating with various community stakeholders to drive successful action, advocating for funding for anti-hunger, anti-poverty, and health equity intervention legislative initiatives at the county, state and federal levels. The Director works with internal staff, other nonprofits and food systems organizations, and external partners to expand a growing center of data, expertise, resources and capacity to move the food security agenda at multiple levels.
Through successful education, testimony, relationship-building and advocacy, the Director will elevate the voice of individuals and families struggling with hunger and food insecurity, resulting in meaningful impact and policy change. The Director communicates extensively externally and internally in both verbal and written formats and is highly strategic and detail-oriented.
The Director is a member of the Leadership Team, working closely with peers to advance the strategic work of the Foodbank. With other members of the Foodbank team, the Director is involved with events, and other projects, as assigned. The Director must demonstrate an active commitment to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank mission in all aspects of daily work.
Warehouse Support
Department: Operations
Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Warehouse Support position performs an array of warehouse operational functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, and managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse.
Accountant / Grant Specialist
Department: General and Administrative
Reports to: Controller
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day fiscal reporting of the organization. Supports the Controller and VP/CFO to lead the accounting operations of the company.
Assists in the preparation of the periodic financial reports, maintenance of accounting system and records, and enforcement of internal controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk.
Enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Also responsible for the monitoring of restricted grants and grants reporting.
