Open Positions
Director of Development
Operation Food Search is looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser who loves connecting donors to mission and community impact. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Development will play a key role in the annual fundraising efforts. With a particular focus on working with individual donors throughout the giving cycle, the Director of Development will manage a complex direct response and stewardship program and a portfolio of individual donors. The Director of Development will also contribute to endowment and legacy giving efforts. This position will lead and support a strong staff team, including the Special Events Manager, the Volunteer & Food Drive Manager, and the Development Coordinator.
VIEW FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLYDirector of Communications
Operation Food Search is looking for a passionate and experienced communications leader who loves connecting the community to mission and impact. Serving on the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Communications guides, plans, and executes all communications activities related to OFS’s mission and organizational strategy. The position oversees marketing, public relations, awareness-building and internal communications and supports all fundraising, policy and programming communications.
VIEW FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLYSpecial Events Manager
Operation Food Search seeks a talented and results-driven Special Events Manager to join our Development & Communications team. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for ending the cycle of food insecurity, play an integral role in connecting donors to our mission. You will join a fast-paced team always searching for innovative ideas to engage with our supporters, volunteers, community partners, and the participants we serve. Reporting to the Donor Engagement Officer, the Special Events Manager is responsible for managing a variety of events that inspire the community and generate financial support.
VIEW FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLYMetroMarket Operations Associate
The Operations Associates directly assists the MetroMarket Leads in running the MetroMarket Mobile Market and warehouse tasks. Operations Associates are involved in a rich variety of tasks and skills including customer service, produce display, quality control, community engagement, maintaining a clean and vibrant sales environment, and assisting with load on/load off. This position is fun and fast paced, requiring high energy, fast learning, a great attitude, and the ability to think on your feet.
VIEW FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLYFood Donations Specialist
The Food Donations Specialist will cultivate and steward relationships with in-kind donors and prospects to strengthen connections and support the growing needs of the community and OFS’s expansion plans. The successful candidate will excel in relationship management and work closely with OFS staff to identify the right quality and quantity of food needed to support program services.
VIEW FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLYCulinary Nutrition Education Manager
The Culinary Nutrition Education Manager will play a critical role in enhancing the nutritional knowledge and health of the community through innovative and engaging culinary education programs.
VIEW FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLYJoin Our Team
For more than 40 years, Operation Food Search has been able to serve others because of the dedicated people who have shaped and supported our organization: selfless volunteers, generous donors, outstanding partners and an excellent staff committed to the mission of healing hunger. We are seeking dedicated professionals who share our vision of a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.
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“I’m the first person visitors see when they come to OFS, and I welcome the opportunity to lift people’s spirits in a way that captures the positive energy here. We are a hopeful place, and I want everyone to feel that.”
—Bridget Brooks, OFS Front Office Administrator
What We Stand For
We believe food is a basic human right, and all people should have access to the food they need to live healthy lives. We are committed to solving the problem of hunger while strengthening individuals and communities. Therefore, we practice these values within our organization and with our partners, supporters and all those in the communities we serve:
Equity: We strive to address disparities to ensure that everyone has equitable access to sufficient, nutritious food.
Innovation: We are committed to enacting bold solutions through courageous leadership and continuous organizational improvement.
Collaboration: We empower each other by working in partnership with individuals and organizations in our community.
Respect: We recognize the inherent worth of every person and treat all with compassion.
Integrity: We deliver on our commitments and hold ourselves accountable for our words, decisions and actions.
Learn more about our current strategic plan here.
“I was immediately drawn to OFS for how it combats the root of the problem through policy change and innovative programming. I feel very lucky to be a part of such a knowledgeable and passionate team!”
—Joanne Song, Policy Fellow
Benefits
OFS is pleased to offer its permanent full-time employees several comprehensive insurance benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, 13 paid holidays annually, personal days and vacation days. In addition, we support the professional development of our employees throughout the year.
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in our organization and for all those we serve and collaborate with. Diversity, equity and inclusion work is a continuous process that prioritizes a positive and collaborative work environment where all employees are appreciated for who they are and what they contribute. We value different backgrounds and perspectives as we work to make a meaningful, measurable impact in the region and to help create a future free from hunger.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Operation Food Search does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
