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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:

  • Hybrid schedule for eligible positions 
    • 3 days in office, 2 days remote
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • CAFB covers 75% of costs
    • Multiple providers offered
    • Optional program covering all in-network plan deductibles
  • 401k retirement savings with matching
    • CAFB matches dollar for dollar up to 5% of pay, plus a separate profit-sharing plan
    • Immediate eligibility
    • Immediate vesting on matching and profit sharing
  • PTO:
    • Paid Time Off:
      • New employees start at 3 paid weeks per year after 90 days of employment
    • Sick Leave
      • 10 days of paid sick leave per year
    • Paid Holidays
      • 12 holidays per year
      • 2 floating holidays
      • Plus a paid week off between Christmas and New Years
      • Summer Fridays (2 hours early release)
    • Baby Bonding Leave
    • Bereavement Leave
  • Professional Development:
    • Generous annual professional development stipend for all Full-Time staff
  • Annual technology stipend for staff working hybrid schedule
  • Outings and events:
    • Regular CAFB-sponsored staff events (ex: holiday parties, summer barbeque, bowling, museum outings, and more)
    • Monthly staff lunches
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site parking and shuttle service to two nearest Metro stations: 
    • Brookland
    • Fort Totten
  • Complimentary beverages and snacks