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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, Greater Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Warehouse Technician

This position is will ensure day to day warehouse operations and responsibilities are carried out and fulfilled.  They will be responsible for order selection, inventory movement and tracking, warehouse organization, operational support of volunteer groups and all shipping/receiving activities. This role will also be accountable for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the warehouse. This position’s shift will operate between the hours of 7am and 4pm Monday through Friday, dependent on the day’s activities, with some flexibility.  Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. 

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Marketing & Communications Coordinator

This position is responsible for supporting all communications and marketing of The Food Group by 1) supporting content creation, 2) brand maintenance and design support across program areas to ensure quality and consistency throughout various printed materials, company website, and social media platforms, and 3) analyze site metrics and online traffic growth by providing updates to their manager on the progress of marketing campaigns. This position will also support the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and development effort to acquire, grow and sustain support for fighting hunger and nourishing the community. 

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Seasonal Food Rescue Assistant

This position is responsible for working with groups of volunteers at the Minneapolis Farmers Markets to reclaim produce, and attending 3-4 on-farm gleans per month (location varies). The Seasonal Food Rescue Assistant will work to motivate teams of volunteers to rescue and supply fresh local produce for distribution to regional food shelves. 

The position will assist with Farmer’s Market produce rescue every Sunday, on-farm produce gleaning, and support of volunteer programming. Tasks and schedule will vary through the season (June-Oct 2023).

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Individual Giving Officer

This position is responsible for organizing and executing all revenue-generating activities in raising approximately $1.8 million annually in individual funding support for The Food Group through outreach to, communication with, and stewardship of individual donors. This position manages The Food Group’s annual fund and direct mail program and shares responsibility for successfully planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising effort to acquire, grow and sustain support for fighting hunger and nourishing the community.

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Accounting Specialist

This role is responsible for maintaining and entering all the day-to-day transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month end. This position will be responsible for reconciling accounts, and accruals. The Accounting Specialist will also be responsible for bank deposits, scanning and routing paper bills for approval, check run setup, and supporting staff with questions and inquiries. The position will assist in identifying areas for streamlining processes, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and achieving greater efficiencies for various financial tasks vital to the organization’s success while maintaining the day-to-day administration of the finance department. 

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The Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

The Food Group believes in food equity. They believe in culturally specific foods. They believe in meeting people where they are at. And most of all, they believe in dignity.

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The Food Group

We’re a nonprofit working at the intersection of equity and access to fresh, sustainable foods. From farming to distribution, we provide fresh food across MN and WI.

The Food Group is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN 41-1246504 Contributions are tax-deductible to the full amount provided by the law.

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