Careers

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

Foodlink is an nonprofit organization with a welcoming culture and a dedicated staff that comes together each day to serve our community.

We offer a wide variety of job opportunities and careers — all of which support our mission of leveraging the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. 

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How to apply

Everyone is welcome here. Foodlink is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, veteran or disability status.

Apply in person: Application can be dropped off at Foodlink’s main offices:
2011 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14615

Apply via email: Send cover letter, resume and/or application to hr@foodlinkny.org

Apply online: Check out Foodlink’s career page at Paylocity.com

Our values

Compassion – Treat all with dignity & respect; build kinship with those we serve

Innovation – Say yes; avoid complacency, risk failure in the pursuit of ending hunger.

Collaboration – Build a shared vision, create synergies, maximize resources.

Agility – Respond urgently to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Stewardship – Maximize the impact of every dollar, donation and asset.

Proud to be a
Level Up Champion

Foodlink is one of several local Level Up Champions, meaning we are an employer that has taken the first step toward wage equity by instituting a $15 or higher starting wage within our organization. Founded by the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI), the Level Up Champion recognition program is both a celebration of progress and an urgent call to action. Like our fellow Champions, Foodlink believes that increasing wages are essential to fighting poverty and we are committed to being a part of the wider movement to lift up our entire community.

Current Listings

School Programs Coordinator

The School Programs Coordinator (SPC) will help Foodlink build stronger relationships with schools, and administer critical school-based programs across multiple departments. The SPC ensures we…

The School Programs Coordinator (SPC) will help Foodlink build stronger relationships with schools, and administer critical school-based programs across multiple departments. The SPC ensures we center the children and families serve by working closely with our partners, including school staff, parents, and students. They will primarily support existing school-based pantries and start new ones, while also developing a collection of best practices and common challenges for school staff. In addition, the SPC will also solicit feedback from the recipients of our Kitchen’s meals, promote our community-based programs and recruit participants for our workforce development initiatives utilizing schools as a pipeline for those programs.

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Career Empowerment Specialist

The Career Empowerment Specialist (CES) focuses on building strong pathways from the local community to Foodlink’s Career Empowerment Initiatives. The CES’s primary responsibilities will be…

The Career Empowerment Specialist (CES) focuses on building strong pathways from the local community to Foodlink’s Career Empowerment Initiatives. The CES’s primary responsibilities will be to recruit community members to a variety of training programs, create and maintain strong connections with partnering organizations, and coordinate workshops within the community and Foodlink. The CES in an integral member of the Career Empowerment team, supporting all aspects of CEI programming from recruitment and assessment to graduation and alumni support.  The CES will work closely with the Director of CEI to further develop relevant workshops, programming, and focus groups.

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Safety Manager

The Safety Manager (SM) is responsible for building and maintaining a culture of safety at Foodlink. The SM is responsible for the overall coordination, planning,…

The Safety Manager (SM) is responsible for building and maintaining a culture of safety at Foodlink. The SM is responsible for the overall coordination, planning, and application of Foodlink’s safety program and the establishment of safety and sanitation guidance for all departments. The SM works within the Facilities & Technology department focused on providing a clean, safe and efficacious workplace. The SM will proactively monitor and address the health and safety risks and hazards within the workplace and develop strategies for mitigation.

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Prep Cook

Working as part of a team, the Prep Cook may be assigned to various areas and responsibilities within the kitchen including hot/cold meal prep, snack…

Working as part of a team, the Prep Cook may be assigned to various areas and responsibilities within the kitchen including hot/cold meal prep, snack counting/organizing, expediting and sanitation. The Prep Cook works in compliance with Foodlink processes and procedures to ensure the highest level of food safety and quality at all times.

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Events Intern

The Events Intern will assist the Marketing & Development department in fundraising/special events and the development of marketing and promotional materials aimed at increasing Foodlink’s…

The Events Intern will assist the Marketing & Development department in fundraising/special events and the development of marketing and promotional materials aimed at increasing Foodlink’s brand recognition within the community. The intern will spend a majority of their time assisting in the planning of one of organization’s marquee fundraisers, the Foodlink Festival of Food. The festival is held annually in mid-September and features dozens of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, specialty food purveyors and farms at the City of Rochester Public Market for the region’s largest tasting event. Duties include, but are not limited to, vendor recruitment, vendor relations, event promotion, overall event organization and administrative support under the guidance of the Events & Community Engagement Manager. The intern may provide additional assistance and support within the Marketing & Development department, when needed.

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VP, Development & Community Engagement

Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP of Development & Community Engagement leads the development, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive fundraising and community…

Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP of Development & Community Engagement leads the development, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive fundraising and community engagement program with multi-year strategic goals and objectives. This role requires an individual who is a strong team leader, understands and is passionate about the mission and vision of Foodlink, exemplifies Foodlink’s core values, and can articulate our mission and work to donors, prospects, volunteers and the general public in a way that both educates and compels them to give.

Internships

Interested in an internship opportunity at Foodlink? Please fill out this brief form, and someone will get back to you within 5 business days.

Please note: Foodlink internships are unpaid. Paid positions are listed under our employment opportunities.