The Food Trust is a national nonprofit with a local feel. Headquartered in Philadelphia with staff across the country, our organization is built on the foundation of three decades of research and evaluation, and we take a holistic, community-centered approach to nutrition security. If you have a passion for healthy food, nutrition education, community engagement or public policy, you might be a great fit for our team.
The Food Trust adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
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We are driven by our belief that nutritious food is a human right, and that eating well is an essential part of good health and happiness.
We strive to create spaces where all people are welcome and all perspectives are valued.
We are committed to amplifying communities’ collective resources, and co-creating and advocating for adaptable, sustainable, creative solutions to big problems.
We listen and learn as we go, and we are accountable to the communities we serve.
The Food Trust is seeking a team member based in Reading, PA to coordinate community outreach efforts and interpret for Pennsylvania SNAP-Ed-supported programming for approximately 10-15 hours per week from October 2025 through September 2026.
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The Food Trust is seeking an energetic and passionate educator to teach a variety of nutrition curricula to both children and adults in a range of community settings in Philadelphia.
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As part of our suite of nutrition education offerings, The Food Trust has acquired Cooking Matters, a nationally recognized nutrition education program that includes interactive, evidence-based curricula and resources for children, families and adults.
The Food Trust is recruiting a Senior Manager to oversee all programming, administration and operational functions of our Cooking Matters programming locally, regionally and nationally. The Senior Manager is responsible for staff training and support, program oversight, program evaluation, program expansion, recordkeeping and collaborating with The Food Trust staff.
Our ideal candidate is a strong educator with Cooking Matters experience who is skilled at partner engagement and training along with internal training.
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The Associate Director of Annual Giving is an essential member of the Development team and leads revenue generating through individual and corporate giving initiatives, and supports with special fundraising events. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in individual giving and donor cultivation, and will have the opportunity to build new initiatives as well as amplify current initiatives for maximum impact. The Associate Director of Annual Giving will work closely with the Vice President of Development and Impact in setting strategy for the department.
The Associate Director of Annual Giving will work closely with internal staff to maintain strong expertise in programs, industry trends and environmental factors, and remain current on organizational activities and projects. The position will also maintain external contact with key stakeholders, donors and business partners. This position has access to sensitive organizational and funder information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism. This position has regular contact with high-level funders and colleagues and is expected to represent The Food Trust in a professional manner.
The Associate Director of Annual Giving is a member of our leadership team and will report to the Vice President of Development and Impact, and participate in organization and departmental activities, as necessary.
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The Food Trust is recruiting a Director of Evaluation & Research to oversee all evaluation and research activities, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. This role leads the development of evaluation plans, manages data collection and analysis, and supports the use of findings to strengthen programs and demonstrate impact.
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The Food Trust offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students throughout the year, in a variety of program areas — from nutrition education to policy. Our interns gain valuable experience working in the public health and food access spaces, while furthering our mission of delicious, nutritious food for all.
Please review the internship opportunities below!
The Food Trust is seeking an intern or unpaid volunteer (with the opportunity to receive credit from their institution) based in the Philadelphia area to support the Food Bucks and Food Bucks Rx programs. This position includes both in-person and remote responsibilities, available between 8-20 hours per week.
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If you have a passion for healthy food education, access and policy, volunteering with The Food Trust can be a rewarding way to get involved with our amazing programs, staff and communities in Philadelphia. Whether you want to volunteer weekly at a farmers market or can spend some time in our office supporting a program, you can become a part of our team. Groups are also welcome!
