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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 60 million meals a year while managing dozens of programs takes the work and dedication of a talented group of professionals. If you’re 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:

  • Health and Wellness
    • Medical coverage available the first of the month following hire
    • Choice of three comprehensive health plans, including 100% paid deductibles
    • CAFB covers the majority of premium costs
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental and Vision
    • Coverage available the first day of the month following hire
    • CAFB covers the majority of premium costs
  • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) – starting at 15 days
    • Paid Holidays – 12 days
    • Paid Days between Christmas and New Year’s
    • Paid Sick Time – 10 days
    • Paid Floating Holidays – 2 days
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Summer Fridays
  • Life & Disability Insurance
    • Employer-paid Life Insurance
    • Employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Health Care FSA for medical, dental, and vision expenses
    • Dependent Care FSA for childcare or elder care
    • Pre-tax Transportation Benefits
    • Pre-tax contributions reduce taxable income
  • Retirement savings
    • 401(k) retirement savings plan with Traditional and Roth options
    • Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of pay
    • Additional discretionary employer contribution up to 4% of pay
    • Financial wellness programs
  • Professional Development
    • $2,500 annually for continuing education
    • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Workplace Perks
    • Free parking
    • Complimentary Metro shuttle service
    • Tech stipends
    • Capital Bikeshare discounted membership
    • Free snacks and beverages
    • Employee garden plots
    • Employee appreciation events and recognition programs