Life At GBFB : Careers
We strive to increase revenue to acquire and distribute enough food to feed everyone in need in eastern Massachusetts one meal a day. Strategically located in Boston, over 80 employees work to serve more than 500 member agencies and distribution channels.
Current Openings
Director of Development
Accounts Payable Associate - Part Time
The Accounts Payable Associate ensures the Accounts Payables of the Greater Boston Food Bank and related entities’ are processed accurately and paid in a timely manner.
Donor Services Assistant
The Donor Services Assistant is responsible for processing, recording, acknowledging, and reporting all types of charitable gifts including donations, matches, tributes, pledges, in-kind support and event revenue under the guidance of the Donor Services Senior Associate.
Warehouse Associate
GBFB Warehouse Associates are responsible for safely performing material handling functions in all areas of our warehouse. As a Warehouse Associate you will have extensive contact with all GBFB Team members, as well as Agency, Donor, and Supplier representatives. Each GBFB Associate is fully responsible for safety, cleanliness, inventory accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Cycle Counter
Our cycle counting program is focused on finding the root cause of errors, making appropriate changes to our business processes, and training / re-training people, so errors do not reoccur. The Cycle Counter is responsible for independent verification of our inventory accuracy and for serving as an on-the-floor watchful eye regarding warehouse procedures, cleanliness, safety, and food safety. You must be highly motivated and have a strong sense of urgency, bringing solutions – not problems, and be professionally skeptical.
Director of Marketing Communications
The Greater Boston Food Bank is currently embarking on a new branding campaign, including a website redesign. The Director of Marketing Communications will have primary responsibility for brand positioning and messaging in order to increase visibility, awareness and support of The Greater Boston Food Bank.
The Director will oversee all press relations, government relations, strategic partnerships, advertising, collateral, communications, cause-related marketing, the website, all e-communications and social media. The Director will oversee a staff of four, and responsibilities will include: budget management, corporate standards, internal and external communications, multi-media planning, promotions and event marketing, staff management along with relationship management with media partners.
Events Assistant
Working closely with the Events Manager, the Events Assistant develops, coordinates and applies flawless logistic action plans for all GBFB donor/constituent events. Additionally, s/he directs in-kind solicitations, provides administrative support, maintains up-to-date event databases and is the liaison between GBFB and external third parties.
The Events Assistant is an entry level position that will enable an individual interested in working in fundraising events and development an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
The Greater Boston Food Bank is committed to providing a dynamic and diverse work environment that employs people who are passionate and committed to playing a critical role in our work to end hunger in eastern Massachusetts.
We work diligently to attract, recruit and retain talented employees with diverse backgrounds who have developed a variety of professional skills and experiences that enhance organizations ability to make a real difference in the lives of the people in our community.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental
- Life Insurance
- Domestic Partner Insurance Reimbursement
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care and Transportation)
- 401(k)
Medical and Dental
The Greater Boston Food Bank provides medical and dental coverage to all full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week and their dependents effective upon hire date.
Life Insurance
The Greater Boston Food Bank provides, at no cost, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Domestic Partner Insurance
The Greater Boston Food Bank offers domestic partner benefits.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
At no cost to the employee, short-term disability coverage is provided and will replace income up to 60%.
Employer Paid Long Term Disability
Long-term disability coverage provided at no cost to eligible employees. The benefit pays 60% of base salary should an employee become totally disabled for more than 13 weeks.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Spending accounts will offer you a way to reimburse yourself for certain health care and dependent care with tax-free money from your paycheck.
401(k)
Participation in the 401(k) plan begins at the start of the next quarter following date of hire and The Greater Boston Food Bank provides a discretionary match.
Other Advantages to Working at GBFB
Flexible Work Arrangement
The normal business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Based on business need and supervisory approval, Flexible Work Schedules are available.
Business Casual Dress Policy
We maintain a business casual environment. Specific dress guidelines are available upon hire.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
The Greater Boston Food Bank believes that you are the best person to manage your personal time. To make it easier for you to do that, we offer paid time off. You will receive a pool of days that you can take for vacation, sickness, or personal needs.
Paid Holidays
We observe 12 holidays during the year:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Patriots Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Greater Boston Food Bank has counseling professionals available to assist employees and their families with work and life issues. The EAP program is designed to provide immediate confidential counseling services and referrals when necessary.
Employee Referral Program
The Greater Boston Food Bank staff have the opportunity to help bring new talent into vacancies through our Employee Referral Program. Successful referrals result in Finders Fees.
Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursement to employees for a portion of tuition paid toward a bachelor's degree or work-related post-graduate study after 3 months of employment.
Volunteer Program
Volunteerism is a uniquely American tradition. No other society relies so heavily on the voluntary donation of time and talent by its citizens to maintain its network of community services and institutions. The Greater Boston Food Bank believes that employee volunteerism is an increasingly important vehicle for achieving individual, community and corporate goals. Therefore, we sponsor a number of opportunities to support community involvement by employees.
Credit Union
Employees and their immediate family members are eligible for direct deposit, share draft/checking accounts, savings accounts and to apply for loans and other financial services.
How to Apply
The Greater Boston Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we are accessible by public transportation. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: HR@gbfb.org or mail it to:
Human Resources
The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Avenue
Boston, MA 02118-2700
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Food For Thought
In eastern Massachusetts, 44% of those in need have had to choose between food and heat.