Careers

Our global team is led by individuals who are passionate about alleviating hunger, mitigating climate change, and supporting community-led solutions. Sound like you? Join us!

Our staff works alongside local food bank leaders in more than 50 countries—from Guatemala and India to Kenya and Thailand—to alleviate hunger and build resilient food systems.

We’re looking for individuals who share our mission, vision, and values and want to use their unique talents and experiences to address global challenges. Are you interested in tackling food insecurity, addressing climate change and reducing food loss and waste, or forging game-changing partnerships and strategizing ways to build community resilience? Explore opportunities at GFN and apply for a role today!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Our staff are based at our headquarters in Chicago and work remotely in cities across the United States, Latin America, and Asia. GFN continues to grow and we seek to recruit staff from more of the communities in which our member food banks work.


Why GFN?

We prioritize the wellness of our team and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package* that includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 12 weeks of parental leave
  • Flexible working opportunities, including fully-remote work
  • 7 paid holidays, 4 summer Fridays and 18 days of paid time off upon starting
  • Annual closure between Christmas and New Years
  • Employee assistance program
  • Remote work stipend
  • Employee 401K matching up to 5 percent of salary

*Internationally-based staff will receive comparable benefits in their respective countries, competitive with the package received by US-based staff.

Working at The Global FoodBanking Network allows me to help more people have access to food, education, and housing and to make use of those opportunities every day. I am so blessed to work alongside all of the dedicated food bank leaders making a difference in their communities; they fill my life with meaning.
Ana Catalina Suarez Peña , Senior Director, Strategy and Innovation
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