Careers
Good Shepherd Food Bank has been named “One of the Best Places to Work in Maine” for more than ten consecutive years!
We strongly believe that it’s not just what you do that matters; it is how you do it. We partner with nearly 600 community organizations to increase access to the healthy and nutritious food Mainers need to thrive.
With Mainers at the center of our work, working together as a team is at the center of what we do – in the way we communicate, show each other respect, and always search for better ways to support our communities.
Do Good for a Living
Our Organization
Inspired by a newspaper article about a food bank and its impact in Kansas City, Good Shepherd Food Bank was founded in 1981 to help neighbors supplement their nutritional needs. Today, we operate from numerous locations to help support people at-risk of hunger across Maine.
Our Values
We show each other respect. We value people for the way they behave and the contributions they make. We appreciate the special color each individual brings to our life. We want you to be comfortable and proud to bring your true self to work each and every day.
What We Do
In partnership with nearly 600 community organizations, the Food Bank has grown its distribution to 29 million meals during fiscal year 2022. This leaves more than ten million meals that are needed to close our state’s meal gap and we need your help.
Why We Do It
We’re Mainers helping Mainers. We show 100% dedication to our mission in all of our efforts and advocacy. We believe everybody deserves access to proper nutrition, no matter their situation. We approach every situation with an open mind and a warm heart.
We are dedicated to:
- Providing ongoing education and training to all employees on equity, diversity, and inclusion topics
- Supporting the creation and operations of an equity, diversity, and inclusion council comprising employees from all levels of the company
- Providing all employees with a safe avenue to voice concerns regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace
- Supporting flexible work arrangements that accommodate the different needs of all employees
- Conducting periodic employee surveys and focus groups to identify the areas where our organization supports inclusive practices, as well as where there is room for growth
The life of a Good Shepherd Food Banker
A behind-the-scenes peek at how we work together to eliminate hunger in Maine.
Team members during a Hunger Action Month event.
Two team members chatting in a distribution center.
Opening the Hampden Distribution Center.
Team members spend time sorting and inspecting food.
Managing receipt of canned goods.
Recognizing Food Bank team members.
The People & Culture Team
Meet the team that supports our human resources department at Good Shepherd Food Bank.
Joanne Gammons
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Nicole Nadeau
Chief People Officer
- nnadeau@gsfb.org
- She/Her
Nicole Nadeau, vice president of people and culture, joined Good Shepherd Food Bank in February 2010. Nadeau nurtures a high-engagement culture throughout the Food Bank’s statewide workforce that supports talent development, fosters employee wellbeing, and positions the organization to meet its short- and long-term goals. Her work is grounded in building meaningful relationships and delivering a great employee and volunteer experience. She is fascinated by learning about the energy and joy within everyone. General Mills previously employed Nadeau in Scottsdale, Arizona. While at General Mills, she was approached by St. Mary’s Food Bank to host a volunteer group and donate cereal to the food bank. On her first experience with any food bank, she was captivated by the work the Food Bank was doing and fell in love with the spirit and essence of community support and helping others. Five years later, Nadeau moved to Maine and was excited to see an opportunity as a gift processor at Good Shepherd Food Bank. After a year in the gift processing role, she moved into the Human Resources department. Nadeau is a volunteer working with incarcerated women in recovery as they prepare to return to their community. She offers mentorship and group support sessions at the women’s facility in Windham, Maine. She is an avid reader, explorer, and learner. She raises her three children to lead with kindness, compassion, and awareness.
Lily Butler
Human Resources Manager
Lily Butler is a SHRM-certified Human Resources professional with a career focused on nonprofit work. As an energy-sucking extrovert, her love for people is matched only by her passion for growing things. She is a resident Mainer and passionate about improving workplaces for future generations. Her work designing compensation structures that challenge conventional norms is one example of how she ensures that Maine workplaces move forward. She has a flair for direct communication seasoned with compassion and a dash of humor. Her professional values are rooted in servant leadership, recognizing that the greatest joy comes through serving others.
When Lily isn’t at work, you will probably find her making friends with the cashier at her local grocery store, spending time with her family, or gardening.
