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Careers

If you’re a talented professional seeking a career where your work will make a real difference in people’s lives, we want you on our team.

Do work that matters

Providing the Greater Washington region with more than 50 million meals a year while managing dozens of programs takes the work and dedication of a diverse and talented group of professionals. If you’re committed to social justice and looking for a way to use your skills to make our community better for all of us, we encourage you to apply for one of our full-time or intern positions.

View Our Current Job and Internship Openings

We offer competitive compensation

CAFB’s salaries are competitive and benchmarked regularly against market rates. We work to ensure that all employees are paid fairly, and that we support the continued growth and development of our team.

We provide excellent benefits

At the food bank, we support our employees. Our business-casual work environment is full of learning and growth opportunities; our teams regularly take part in fun outings and events; and our benefits package is robust. Employees receive:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Insurance covered at 75%
    • Multiple providers offered
    • Optional program through Nonstop Health that covers all deductible expenses
  • 401k retirement savings with matching
    • CAFB contributes up to 9% in employee matching
  • PTO:
    • New employees start at 3 paid weeks per year
    • 4 paid weeks in fourth year
  • Sick Leave
    • 10 days of paid sick leave per year
  • Paid Holidays
    • 12 holidays per year
    • 2 floating holidays
    • Paid week off between Christmas and New Years (in addition to PTO)
    • Summer Fridays (2 hours early release)
  • Professional Development:
    • Generous annual professional development stipend
  • Annual technology stipend
  • Outings and events:
    • Regular CAFB-sponsored staff events (ex: holiday parties, summer barbeque, bowling, museum outings, and more)
    • Monthly staff lunches
  • Baby Bonding Leave
  • Life, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical, Dependent Care, & Transportation)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site parking and shuttle service to two nearest Metro stations
  • Office stocked with free coffee and snacks