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Thank you for your interest in working for Food Gatherers. Fighting hunger is a big job and through the efforts of a small, dedicated group of employees, we distributed 7.8 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2023. We look forward to gathering with you!

Chief Development Officer

About the position: Under the direction/guidance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer will create, implement, and manage the processes and structures needed to grow the solid base of funding already established and sustain the financial capacity of Food Gatherers.

In addition, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for providing leadership and inspiration to the Development team to achieve fundraising goals that ensure sustainable programming and operations at Food Gatherers. The CDO evaluates current fundraising processes and creates efficient, best practices and strategic plans for implementing diversified fundraising programs. In collaboration with staff, the Board Development Committee, and the Board, the CDO creates and implements multi-year fundraising strategy and goals; establishes annual resource development goals; and, leads a diverse annual giving program. They will have direct responsibility for major gifts, planned gifts, foundation cultivation, and stewardship with supervisory oversight of annual campaigns, events, and communications.

Salary and benefits: This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position. This position offers a salary range of $89,800 – $121,300 per year. Food Gatherers offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, paid time off (PTO), and more!

Read the full job posting and apply: The Chief Development Officer search is being managed by Karen F. Andrews, SPHR, of The Andrews Group. The full job posting is listed here. To apply, candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to karen@karenandrewsgroup.com or apply online here: https://karenandrewsgroup.applicantpool.com/jobs/1069526-141356.html.

Food Runner

About the position: We are seeking a Food Runner/Driver to join our Operations team! The Food Runner drives a Food Gatherers vehicle to pick up and deliver food and other items. Food Runners participate in significant customer service interactions, help with loading and unloading of vehicles, and are responsible for various warehouse tasks and documentation. Prior driving experience is not required for this role. Click here to read the full job description.

Salary and benefits: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), hourly position. The typical schedule is Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm, but occasional evenings or special events may be required. The wage range for this position begins at $18.50/hour. Food Gatherers offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, paid time off (PTO), and more!

How to apply: Applicants should submit a resume detailing their prior work experience. Prior driving experience is a plus but is not required. Application materials should be submitted via email to jobs@foodgatherers.org. There is currently no application deadline, but one may be added later. We encourage any interested applicants to apply as soon as possible! Any questions about the position may also be directed to jobs@foodgatherers.org.

Contact Information

Jordan Jackson
Human Resources Manager
Phone: 734-761-2796
Fax: 734-930-0550
Email: jobs@foodgatherers.org

 

Food Gatherers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Food Gatherers complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Food Gatherers expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Food Gatherers employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.