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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.
Program Support Assistant
Department: Operations
Reports to: Kupuna Programs Manager
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Kupuna Programs Manger, the Program Support Assistant will actively work to support both the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The position will also assist in the administrative support of the Agency Relations Department to support and expand the network of Agency Partners in the community.
Keiki Programs Coordinator
Department: Programs
Reports to: Director of Keiki Nutrition
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Hawai’i holds the second highest rate of child food insecurity in the nation, with an estimated one in four keiki struggling with hunger. Hawai`i Foodbank is committed to addressing child food insecurity, offering a variety of USDA feeding programs in partnership with the State of Hawai`i as well as privately funded programs. The Keiki Programs Coordinator will administer Hawai’i Foodbank’s Food 4 Keiki Programs including Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), School Pantry Program, Feeding our Future, and any other keiki programs that will help end keiki hunger and food insecurity. The Coordinator will ensure all government rules and regulations are followed for child nutrition programs, and that meal and snack activities are properly tracked. The Coordinator will provide assistance and support to school sites and community partners.
This position requires that you work well with community partners, agency partners, volunteers, and staff. The Coordinator is involved with events and building relationships in the community, representing the Foodbank through internal and external activities and other projects, as assigned, which may include evenings and weekends. The Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to Hawai‘i Foodbank mission in all aspects of daily work.