Compensation: $23.50/hour // Other benefits include 12 days PTO, staff lunch
Reports to: Associate Director of Community Food Programs
Application Deadline: Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of October 30, 2026.
Organization Overview
Are you interested in joining a committed team that is passionate about changing the world, one meal at a time? If so, you may find yourself at home at Farming Hope!
Farming Hope is a 501(c)3 food justice nonprofit. Our mission is to empower folks experiencing major barriers to employment to cook food to sustain themselves and their communities. Fueling our pursuit of lasting social change are our guiding principles: that food is a human right, that everyone deserves an empowering livelihood, and that neither food nor human potential should go to waste.
In service of this mission, we provide a culinary job training program for community members who are overcoming obstacles such as former incarceration or homelessness. Our paid 12 week program helps adults transition to personal well-being and employment while nourishing food- insecure neighbors and preventing cosmetically-imperfect food from going to waste.
We are proud to have provided 70,000 paid training hours, served more than 240,000 meals to the community, distributed more than 460,000 pounds of groceries, and recovered more than 58,000 pounds of food over the last two years. We’re looking forward to making even more of an impact in the years to come. Learn more about our organization at farminghope.org.
Farming Hope is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition as defined under State law, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and/or local laws and ordinances.
At Farming Hope we have a clear vision to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people are able to learn, teach, and grow. Diversity is more than a commitment at Farming Hope—it is necessary to advance equity and inclusion for the Apprentices in our training program and our diners in the community.
Position Overview
We're looking for a reliable, community-minded part-time Delivery Driver to transport food from Farming Hope to where it's needed most. You'll play a direct role in getting rescued and prepared food from our kitchen and garden into the hands of the families and partner organizations who rely on it.
Some flexibility in scheduling may be necessary for week-to-week scheduling.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Safely transport prepared meals, groceries, and recovered produce between Farming Hope's kitchen and community partner sites
Load and unload deliveries with care, ensuring food safety and quality throughout transport
Maintain accurate delivery logs and communicate any delays or issues to the team using a delivery tracking app to maintain consistency and provide clear messaging
Build friendly, respectful relationships with partner organizations and the neighbors we serve
Help with light loading/unloading duties and occasional errands (supply pickups, etc.)
Perform basic vehicle checks and report maintenance needs
Support the Farming Hope team with additional tasks including but not limited to meal labeling, box labeling, utensil packing, grocery set-ups, cardboard breakdowns, rubbish drop-offs, maintenance of overflow cardboard, upkeep of reusable bags and boxes, etc.
Candidate Qualifications
1 year driving experience in city environments
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Up-to-date food handlers card
English proficiency required
Comfortable driving a small delivery van (Ram Promaster City)
Punctual, dependable, and able to work independently
Strong problem solving abilities when issues arise
Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
Physically able to lift 50 lbs and load/unload deliveries
Passion for food justice, community service, or Farming Hope's mission
Prior delivery, driving, or food service experience helpful but not required
Other Preferred Qualifications
Basic computer literacy
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and adjusting priorities as program needs change
Ability to use smartphone applications for communication, navigation, and delivery tracking
To Apply
Send your resume as a PDF file to hiring@farminghope.org.
Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. Please see www.farminghope.org for more information.
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