Would you like to make important differences in our community?
Then come to work for Second Harvest Food Bank!
We have both Internship and Employment opportunities available.
Student Opportunities:
Looking for field experience as part of your educational program for college? Food Bank managers are constantly defining short and long-term projects that can not only make an impact on the Food Bank's mission, but also can assist students looking for practical field experience in the social services, nutrition education, fund-raising or non-profit business sector.
View Student Internship Opportunities
Employment Opportunities:
As an employee, you will earn competitive wages and have an excellent selection of benefits. The Food Bank currently pays up to 100% of medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for regular employees who work 20 or more hours per week, and 60% or more for their dependents. Employees can choose between an HSA, HMO, or PPO medical plan with varying costs associated with each plan. Additional benefits include 100% Food Bank paid employee Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance, a "pre-tax" Flexible Benefit Plan, ten paid holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO) starting at 20 days per year. We also offer a 403(b) Retirement Plan with a "5% of your pay" Food Bank contribution after one year of employment.
To apply for any listed position, please e-mail your resume with a cover letter listing your salary requirements and a statement indicating how you feel you would contribute to the food bank's philanthropic purpose. Job candidates who comply with this application process will receive priority review and consideration.
Larry Diskin, Senior Director of Human Resources
e-mail: jobs@shfb.org
Current Employment Opportunities:
Please click the titles to read full details about each opportunity.
Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high level professional support to the Director of Development and Marketing. Candidates must be self-directed possess a strong business acumen and have an aptitude for anticipating up-to-the-minute priorities. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where the Executive Assistant must be able to solve problems independently and quickly. Responsibilities include various administrative duties, scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence on behalf of the director, independent oversight of complex projects, direct donor relations, department budget management and analysis, development and preparation of presentations, maintaining executive expense reports, research, and database support.
Development Associate
The Development Associate is primarily responsible for providing high-level professional support to the Director of Major Gifts and the Major Gifts Team which is comprised of four field fundraisers who focus on raising gifts of $10,000+ from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Development Associate will play a critical role in stewarding high level donors, and as such, Second Harvest is seeking a polished professional who will be diplomatic in all interactions, whether through email, by phone or in person. Attention to detail, following through within stated deadlines, and an ability to manage multiple priorities are integral to the success of this position. Responsibilities include ghost writing, managing email communications and calendars, running budget reports, crafting proposals and stewardship reports, direct donor relations, research and database support, and managing other development related projects as needed.
Bilingual Nutrition Educators
Are you a nutritionist or health educator with a passion for combating hunger in Santa Clara County? Second Harvest Food Bank needs three bilingual nutrition educators (Spanish/English or Vietnamese/English) to provide nutrition education to culturally diverse, low-income populations in Santa Clara County for a new federal grant. Experienced and caring nutrition educators will provide creative nutrition lessons and show clients and agencies how to prepare nutritious meals from food bank foods. We may even ask you to drive a mobile kitchen to sites to prepare food demonstrations! Under your mentoring, students and volunteers will help you meet your goals. There are also research opportunities to provide and evaluate the best education possible for your new clients.
Inventory Control Coordinator
Work as team member to support all Inventory functions and documentation for Second Harvest Food Bank in a Santa Clara facility and as needed for San Mateo County. Ensure timely and accurate entry of all inventory documentation and transactions. Special projects assigned by Sr. Inventory Control Manager or Director of Food Resources.