Other Opportunities
There are no other opportunities at this time.
Submitting an Application
To apply, please send your resume to jobs@foodbankwma.org along with a cover letter if specified in the job posting. Applications may also be sent via the postal service to Human Resources at the Food Bank or dropped off at our facility.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, job interview, or to otherwise participate in our hiring process, please email us at jobs@foodbankwma.org, or call us at (413) 419-0191.
We do not use AI to evaluate, rank, or choose applicants, but we do make use of programs to detect AI writing within application materials.
Food Bank Address
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
25 Carew Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
Hours
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join our Team
We support staff through professional growth opportunities, rewarding work, and recognition of accomplishments. Every one of our staff members contribute to a work environment that reflects our core values.
- Commitment to partnerships and sharing expertise
- Conducting our work efficiently, effectively and with excellence
- Follow environmentally sustainable principles
- Pursuing collaborative approaches to solutions
- We offer robust benefits compensation (see Employee Benefits below) and we commit to periodic reviews of our wages and salaries
Employee Benefits
Health & Welfare:
- Medical Insurance – HMO – 80% of the premium paid by the Food Bank
- Dental Insurance – 50% of the premium paid by the Food Bank
- Flexible Spending Accounts – For medical and dependent care
- Life & Accidental Death, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance – Provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Retirement Benefits:
- 403b Plan – the Food Bank will match up to 3% of annual salary based on employee contribution
- Board approved discretionary contribution equal to 3% of annual salary after one year and a total of 5% after 3 years
Paid time off:
- Vacation – Begins at 14 days with incremental increases over time
- Sick time – 10 days per year
- Holidays – 11 recognized holidays plus (1) floating holiday
Other Benefits:
- Farm Share Discount
- Cell Phone plan discounts
- UMass Five College Credit Union membership
- Eligibility for Kripalu Rest and Renewal Scholarships
- Cambridge Credit Counseling- Debt Management, Financial Education, Credit Counseling
- We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
Our Values
Respectful
We value everyone’s experiences and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, dignity and kindness.
Trustworthy
We act with integrity, humility, and transparency, and are accountable to each other and everyone we engage with.
Connected
We learn from our team, our partners and people experiencing food insecurity, and nurture collaborative relationships to grow our impact.
Inclusive
We foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that are vital to our work, our culture, and achieving our mission.
Innovative
We are curious and resilient, continually learning, adapting, and seeking creative ways to build food security.
Impactful
We make thoughtful, mission-driven decisions and use our resources wisely to deliver quality work and lasting impact.
Diversity Policy
The Food Bank considers candidates for employment, volunteers and consumers of its services without regard to age, color, creed, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental ability, national origin, physical ability, political or union affiliation, race, religion or sexual preference. Notwithstanding the foregoing, mental or physical ability will be considered for candidates for employment or volunteers as they relate to bona fide job requirements.
The Food Bank is committed to promoting cultural diversity and inclusion through its board, employees, volunteers, and member agencies. We are committed to being a “learning organization,” open to growth in its approach to differences.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.