Our culture and environment can be described as high-trust, collaborative, open, and fun. We are team of approximately 55 people. We value individuals who bring their life experiences to their work, knowing that the ways that they have experienced racial, economic, or gender injustice drive their passion to create change. We invite individuals from different abilities, ethnicities, genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds to take part in and shape the work in the community.
The Food Group seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to have a work environment that welcomes skilled, insightful people. Together we can build a better food system and share access to nutritious food across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Greater Minnesota.
Current openings
Volunteer Manager
This position is responsible for managing, developing, and improving The Food Group’s volunteer program to support our programs and community impact. Areas of volunteer program oversight include warehouse, office, produce reclamation, Big River Farms, offsite Fare for All and Twin Cities Mobile Market projects, special projects, and garden/outdoor maintenance. The Volunteer Manager collaborates closely with TFG staff across teams and is a key external facing representative of the organization to community supporters. This position has one full-time year-round and two part-time seasonal direct reports.
Affordable Grocery Program Supervisor
The Affordable Grocery Program Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations, systems, and staff supporting The Food Group’s Affordable Grocery programs, including Fare For All (FFA) and Twin Cities Mobile Market (TCMM). These mobile market programs are designed to increase food access and affordability for communities with limited access to fresh, nutritious foods.
Program Driver II
The Program Driver II plays a key role in supporting transportation operations across multiple programs, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient delivery of food and materials throughout the community. This role requires flexibility, strong driving skills, and the ability to operate a variety of vehicles including box trucks and program buses.
Twin Cities Mobile Market Program Associate
The Twin Cities Mobile Market (TCMM) Program Associate will assist with the efficient and smooth operations of the Twin Cities Mobile Market program. This includes staffing the Twin Cities Mobile Market sales in the community, handling money, providing excellent customer service, assisting with record keeping. This position will also assist as a backup for the Fare For All program. The TCMM Program Associate is essential in building relationships with community members, eager to spread the word about our programs, and sharing community feedback with teammates. This position will require lifting up to 40 pounds on a daily basis, twisting, standing, and bending while loading, unloading the bus, assisting shoppers, and personal shopping.
Produce Reclamation Coordinator (Seasonal)
This position is primarily responsible for leading volunteers during food reclamation projects at local farms, including TFG’s incubator farm, Big River Farms, and the Minneapolis Farmers’ market with occasional projects to support these programs at the New Hope warehouse as well. All food that is reclaimed will be delivered directly to food shelf partners or brought back to TFG’s warehouse for wider distribution. This position will also work with the Volunteer Manager and Volunteer Specialist to conduct data tracking, stocking supplies and maintaining the cleanliness of volunteer area and van.
The Food Group values organizational culture and the dedicated staff that make the mission of the organization possible in the community. We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible employees that includes:
- Medical & Dental
- 401k Employer Contribution
- Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D up to 2x the employee’s annual salary
- 16 days of Paid Holidays
- Up to 18 days of Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Many more!
The Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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