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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.
Emergency planning coordinator
Department: Administration
Reports to: Director of Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships
Submit Application and Resume to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Emergency Management & Disaster Response Coordinator will be responsible for emergency and disaster response activities of Hawai‘i Foodbank, including working with county, state, and national organizations and agencies who conduct essential emergency response and recovery options. This position will also liaise with internal staff on the Operations and Impact teams on specific disaster preparedness projects as well as with our network of partner distribution organizations and partner agencies. The Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to the Hawai‘i Foodbank mission in all aspects of daily work.
Human Resources Manager
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Submit Application and Resume to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Hawai‘i Foodbank is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support Hawai‘i Foodbank’s day-to-day human resources activities in keeping with the Foodbank’s overall mission, vision, and values. The HR Manager will execute the Foodbank’s operational HR and employee engagement strategies to foster a healthy team culture, strong internal communication, and high performance in service of the Foodbank’s mission. This position will be responsible to provide overall HR support, in partnership with Hawai‘i Foodbank’s outsourced HR partner, to include talent management, employee relations and engagement, policies and procedures, benefit administration, and regularly recurring HR activities. The successful candidate is experienced in creating a culture of engagement, collaboration and teamwork, and can both develop policy and deliver results both as a hands-on contributor and a managerial professional.
Inventory/Accounts Payable Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller
Submit Application and Resume to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Inventory/Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for Inventory valuation, Accounts Payable processing and credit card payments. 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 the Hawai‘i Foodbank.
The Inventory/Accounts Payable Accountant works with the Operations staff to set up and maintain inventory item pricing and ensures all costs related to that inventory is properly accounted for.
The Inventory/Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for processing accounts payable checks, recording all electronic funds transfers, ensuring W-9s are on file for all vendors, ensuring all payees are approved for federal grant participation and processing year-end 1099’s. The Inventory/Accounts Payable Accountant processes the monthly credit card statements for employee credit cards. This position reports to the Controller.
Agency Partner Network Coordinator
Department: Impact – Agency
Reports to: Agency Partner Network Manager
Submit Application and Resume to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Agency Partner Network Manager, the Agency Partner Network Coordinator supports any programs related to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in all aspects of program execution. The position will also assist in the administrative support for the Agency Relations Department and the various programs and services provided to the community. The coordinator communicates in both verbal and written formats extensively and is highly detail-oriented.
Agency Partner Network Coordinator
Department: Impact – Agency
Reports to: Agency Partner Network Manager
Submit Application and Resume to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Agency Partner Network Manager, the Agency Partner Network Coordinator supports any programs related to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in all aspects of program execution. The position will also assist in the administrative support for the Agency Relations Department and the various programs and services provided to the community. The coordinator communicates in both verbal and written formats extensively and is highly detail-oriented.
Director of Foundation Relations
Department: Impact – Development
Reports to: Vice President & Chief Impact Officer
Submit application and cover letter to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Director of Foundation Relations has primary responsibility for Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s grants program, including both unrestricted grants and restricted program or project-related grants on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Supervising and working with the Grants Coordinator and Grants Assistant, the Director researches prospective foundations, inquires with government funders, develops compelling proposals, works with external consultants, tracks submitted proposals, tracks the related financial and programmatic activity, and writes reports to document project completion. The Director communicates inter-departmentally in both verbal and written formats extensively and is highly detail-oriented. The Director is a member of the Leadership Team, working closely with peers to advance the strategic work of the Foodbank. As a member of the Impact Team, the Director is involved with food drives, events, and other projects, as assigned. The Director must demonstrate an active commitment to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank mission in all aspects of daily work.
Agency Partner Network Coordinator
Department: Impact – Agency
Reports to: Agency Partner Network Manager
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Agency Partner Network Manager, the Agency Partner Network Coordinator will have a direct impact in developing Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s reach into rural and underserved low-income areas through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
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. The coordinator communicates in both verbal and written formats extensively and is highly detail-oriented.
Program Support Assistant
Department: Impact – Programs
Reports to: Kūpuna Programs Manager
Pay range: $19-20/hr
Submit application and cover letter to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Kūpuna 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.
SNAP Outreach Coordinator, Kauaʻi
Department: Impact – Programs
Reports to: Kauaʻi Impact Manager
Submit Application to: Human Resources, wes@hawaiifoodbankkauai.org
Position Summary: The SNAP Outreach Coordinator is responsible for Hawai’i Foodbank’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach efforts on Kaua’i. This includes 3 key activities: 1) pre-screening and application/recertification assistance in-person or over the phone, 2) training of partner agency staff and volunteers and community partners to provide SNAP Outreach, and 3) informational social media outreach and informational cards/flyers to be distributed at partner agencies and distribution events. It may also include developing, coordinating, and conducting related education sessions and assisting households to apply for, maintain, and understand how to utilize their SNAP benefits. The SNAP Outreach Coordinator helps to address food insecurity with populations in line with the values and goals of the department.
The Coordinator works closely with peers to advance the strategic work of the Foodbank and is involved with food drives, events, and other projects, as assigned. The Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to Hawai’i Foodbank’s mission in all aspects of daily work.
SNAP Outreach Coordinator, Kauaʻi
Department: Impact – Programs
Reports to: Kauaʻi Impact Manager
Submit Application to: Human Resources, wes@hawaiifoodbankkauai.org
Position Summary: The SNAP Outreach Coordinator is responsible for Hawai’i Foodbank’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach efforts on Kaua’i. This includes 3 key activities: 1) pre-screening and application/recertification assistance in-person or over the phone, 2) training of partner agency staff and volunteers and community partners to provide SNAP Outreach, and 3) informational social media outreach and informational cards/flyers to be distributed at partner agencies and distribution events. It may also include developing, coordinating, and conducting related education sessions and assisting households to apply for, maintain, and understand how to utilize their SNAP benefits. The SNAP Outreach Coordinator helps to address food insecurity with populations in line with the values and goals of the department.
The Coordinator works closely with peers to advance the strategic work of the Foodbank and is involved with food drives, events, and other projects, as assigned. The Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to Hawai’i Foodbank’s mission in all aspects of daily work.
SNAP Outreach Coordinator
Department: Impact – Programs
Reports to: SNAP Outreach Manager
Submit application and cover letter to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The SNAP Outreach Coordinator is responsible for Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach efforts on O’ahu. This includes 3 key activities: 1) pre-screening and application/recertification assistance in-person or over the phone, 2) training of partner agency staff and volunteers and community partners to provide SNAP Outreach and 3) informational social media outreach and informational cards/flyers to be distributed at partner agencies and distribution events. It may also include developing, coordinating, and conducting related education sessions and assisting households to apply for, maintain and understand how to utilize their SNAP benefits. The SNAP Outreach Coordinator helps to address food insecurity with populations in line with the values and goals of the department.
The Coordinator is a member of the Impact Team, working closely with peers to advance the strategic work of the Foodbank and is involved with food drives, events and other projects, as assigned. The Coordinator must demonstrate an active commitment to Hawaiʻi Foodbank’s mission in all aspects of daily work.
Community Development Specialist, Kauaʻi
Position Summary: Department: Impact – Development (Kauaʻi)
Reports to: Kauaʻi Director
Submit Application to: Human Resources, wes@hawaiifoodbankkauai.org
Position Summary:
The Community Development Specialist (CDS) is a collaborative supporter and a member of the impact team with the objective to support the mission of Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kauaʻi Branch (HFBK) and the clients served by helping to build an ever-increasing network of engaged individuals, corporations, organizations, food partner agencies, and sites for the organization.
The CDS coordinates the interactive operations of HFBK’s food drive program, the planning and logistics of the special events, building relationships in the community, and representing the Foodbank through internal and external activities. Also coordinates the recruitment, communication to, management of, and daily operations of HFBK’s volunteer program. Seeks out opportunities to represent HFBK at external events, and builds relationships in the community and with prospective volunteers, which may include evenings and weekends.
Chill/Freezer Associate
Department: Chill/Freezer
Reports to: Chill/Freezer Supervisor
Submit Application to: Human Resources, humanresources@hawaiifoodbank.org
Position Summary: The Chill/Freezer Associate provides support to the warehousing operations with specific responsibilities to care and maintain all products with the Chill/Freezer. Also receives, stores, and distributes material, equipment, and products within the establishment. Manage and stock all products involved with the Chill/Freezer. Duties include but are not limited to: assists in receiving stock and non-stock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; reads Agency orders, shopping lists to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed; moves items from receiving to salvage areas to other designated areas; sorts and restocks items on racks, shelves, or pallets according to predetermined specifications; sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms; weighs and/or counts items for distribution to ensure conformance to company standards; records the number of items received and distributed; assists in maintaining inventory records.