Join Our Team
Kanbe’s Markets is dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality produce to underserved communities across Kansas City. We work to create a more equitable and accessible food system by ensuring fresh fruits and vegetables reach the people who need them most. Our team coordinates the efficient distribution of produce to over 120 fresh food access points and 52 hunger relief partners, including local stores, food pantries, and community organizations. With the help of our staff and volunteers, Kanbe’s Markets has helped redirect thousands of pounds of fresh produce, filling plates and supporting neighbors across the city.
As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in bringing our mission to life—helping maintain produce quality, supporting distribution logistics, engaging with the community, and representing Kanbe’s in meaningful ways. Within your first six months, you’ll gain hands-on experience in operations, volunteer coordination, and donor engagement while building strong relationships with stakeholders who make our work possible.
Kanbe’s Markets provides full-time employees with health insurance benefits, paid time off after 90 days, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a workplace free from discrimination of any kind.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help Kanbe’s Markets bring fresh food to every corner of Kansas City.
No phone calls. Please follow specific instructions on how to apply within each listing.
If you have further questions, please contact us at HR@kanbesmarkets.org.
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Summary of Position
The Redirection Associate supports all operations related to the mobilization of volunteers and food rescue and redirection in the Kanbe’s Warehouse. This position works with volunteers and the Redirection Program Team to sort produce, maintain quality standards, and keep the warehouse environment clean and organized. Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on work, interacting with volunteers, and contributing to a mission-driven nonprofit environment. This position reports to the Redirection Program Manager.
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This role will focus on expanding Kanbe’s prescriptive food programming, medically tailored groceries (MTG), and building toward medically tailored meals (MTM). The Director will be responsible for securing contracts that align with healthcare outcomes, reimbursement pathways, and long-term system integration.
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As Kanbe’s is looking for a thoughtful and motivated leader to grow Major Gifts to the next level, cultivating and stewarding relationships with major investors to the organization, leading Major Gift strategy, and overseeing and managing a portfolio.