Job Opportunities

The Amherst Survival Center has a small staff of employees assisted in all program areas by an amazing workforce of volunteers.

Join the amazing Amherst Survival Center team! We are currently hiring for multiple positions as we grow our programs to meet increased need and fill vacancies following staff retirements.  

The Amherst Survival Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to racial equity and social justice and make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. We recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or military status.  

To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to jobs15@amherstsurvival.org or mail to Hiring Manager, Amherst Survival Center, P.O. Box 9629, N. Amherst, MA 01059. Be sure to indicate which position(s) you are applying for in your cover letter. No phone calls or visits please. Applications accepted until positions are filled. Prompt applications encouraged.  

Community Meals Coordinator  

Seeking an experienced, flexible, and creative kitchen lead with strong organizational and leadership skills to oversee kitchen operations, volunteers and food prep for 200+ people daily. Community Meals Coordinator and their team of volunteers uses a combination of recovered, donated, and purchased food to prepare healthy, delicious, and varied meals, feeding our community in body and spirit and plays an active role on our staff team leading all Center programs. 35 hrs/wk incl. some eve/weekend hrs. See job description for list of qualifications and job duties. $18-20/hr DOE plus excellent benefits.  

Operations Coordinator  

Seeking a tinkerer/fixer with strong maintenance and facilities management experience to ensure smooth operations of our buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles. The operations coordinator is responsible for making sure we have the tools we need to meet our mission, and will play a key role as our programs grow. 40 hrs/week.  See job description for list of qualifications and job duties. $18-$20/hr DOE plus excellent benefits. 

Additional positions to be posted shortly.