Employment Opportunities at Capital Roots
Capital Roots is changing the lives of people every day by providing access to fresh food and green spaces for all. Through our 55 community gardens, our Food Access programs like the Veggie Mobile, Sprout and our youth powered farm at the Produce Project we are working daily to nourish healthy communities and improve the lives of our citizens.
Capital Roots offers a fun and flexible working environment with generous vacation and holiday leave. Capital Roots is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to nurturing our diverse work environment. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability, to apply for vacant positions at Capital Roots.
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Squash Hunger Coordinator (Full Time)
The Squash Hunger Coordinator at Capital Roots plays a vital role in getting fresh, high-quality food from local farms, markets, and gardeners into the hands of families through food pantries, soup kitchens, and community programs. Under the guidance of the Food Hub Manager, this organized, self-motivated, and energetic professional manages food inventory, coordinates donations and gleanings, leads volunteers, tracks program data, and helps ensure safe, efficient distribution across the regional emergency food network.
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Urban Forestry Manager (Full Time)
Capital Roots is seeking a hands-on Urban Forestry Manager to lead community-based tree planting and urban greening projects across the Capital Region. This role combines arboricultural expertise with collaborative leadershipโworking with staff, youth, volunteers, and municipal partners to create healthier, greener neighborhoods. If you love working outdoors, managing projects and people, and making a visible impact in the communities you serve, this is an opportunity to grow an urban forest rooted in equity and care.
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Gardens and Youth Training Manager (Full Time)
Capital Roots is looking for an energetic leader to manage our Community Gardens program and the Produce Project, a youth job readiness program. Youโll inspire and support two teams, guide teens in learning essential job and life skills, and oversee gardens across a four-county region. This role blends hands-on problem solving with strategic leadership, giving you the chance to make a real impact โ growing greener neighborhoods, stronger communities, and brighter futures.
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Food Hub Manager (Full Time)
Join Capital Roots and help build a stronger, healthier regional food system!
Weโre seeking a dynamic and organized Food Hub Program Manager to expand opportunities for local farms and small producers to sell their products through our retail and wholesale channels, while increasing access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities across the Capital Region.
This role is ideal for a motivated leader with experience in program and staff management, a passion for local food systems, and a commitment to equitable food access.
Retail Markets Assistant (Full & Part Time)
The Retail Markets Assistant works to support Capital Rootsโ retail fresh food access programs. Providing direct services to consumers via our Mobile Markets (Veggie Mobileยฎ and Veggie Mobileยฎ Sprout), Healthy Stores and on-site market. Applicants must have a valid driverโs license with the ability to drive and a driving record acceptable for insurance coverage.
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Volunteer Coordinator (Full Time)
The Volunteer Coordinator at Capital Roots is a dynamic, mission-driven role focused on organizing and growing our volunteer program to support healthy food access across the region. This energetic professional recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and interns, manages the volunteer database, coordinates orientations and appreciation events, and serves as the main point of contact for volunteers and community partners. T
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Delivery Driver (Part Time)
Capital Roots is seeking a Part-Time Delivery Driver to join our Food Hub team and help distribute locally sourced food across the Capital Region. In this role, youโll safely operate a company cargo van, deliver and pick up food orders, assist with packing and organizing produce, and provide excellent customer service while representing Capital Roots in the community. Ideal candidates are reliable, punctual, comfortable lifting 50+ pounds, and familiar with the Capital Region. No CDL required โ just a clean, valid driverโs license and a passion for meaningful work.
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Good Food Market PM Store Clerk (Part-Time)
Join Capital Roots as a PM Store Clerk at our Good Food Market! Weโre looking for a friendly, dependable team player to assist customers, stock fresh produce, handle transactions, and help keep the store clean and welcoming. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and have a genuine interest in fresh food and our mission.
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Intern With Capital Roots
Looking to make a difference while gaining hands-on experience in community health, food access, or nonprofit work? Capital Roots offers dynamic internship opportunities for students and emerging professionals who want to grow their skills while supporting programs that nourish our region. Join a passionate team and help build a healthier, greener Capital Regionโone project at a time.
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If you have a particular skill or you just want to help out occasionally with different tasks, we can absolutely use your help and find a way for you to get involved.
