Development & Events Coordinator

Our Mission: To minimize hunger while nourishing community, nurturing self-reliance

and embracing our rich cultural diversity

Position: Development and Events Coordinator

Reports to: WCFB DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

FLSA Status: Full Time 40 hours per week / Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

April 2026

DESCRIPTION

This position supports development and communications strategies to generate revenue, cultivate donors and build awareness of White Center Food Bank’s work in the community. The Development & Events Coordinator is responsible for donor records, gift acknowledgments, event coordination and community engagement.

The Development & Events Coordinator connects to the mission of the WCFB by sharing the impact of the organization while ensuring positive internal and external communications. At WCFB we have a deep commitment to our customers’ and employees’ diverse experiences and backgrounds, guiding our work for a more equitable future. We are seeking a team member that represents our dedication to service, equity and inclusion, to join our team.

All positions at WCFB are expected to manage time effectively, engage with customers, volunteers and donors with compassion and support in-kind and financial resource development.

This position is non-exempt at 40 average hours/week and supervised by the Development and Communications Director.

If you do not have the preferred knowledge, experience, or skills, please do not be discouraged from applying. We offer professional development, support, and on the job learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development - 45%

Primary focus on donor relations, cultivation and stewardship.

• Utilize WCFB’s fundraising software platform to manage donor records, donor recognition, gift processing, sponsors, in-kind donations, planned gifts, and mailing lists.
• Ensure donors are thanked and provided receipts for gifts within the designated timeframe and with the appropriate method of interaction.
• Arrange and/or attend meetings with donors and prospective donors.
• Work with the Development & Communications Director and vendors to develop and implement direct mail solicitations for annual appeals and other communications.
• Manage employee giving programs and matching gifts processes.
• Coordinate with board to engage with donor recognition and fundraiser event planning.
• Coordinate with external organizations, agencies and businesses to organize food drives and fundraisers.

Events - 50%

Manage all logistical aspects of events including venue, food and beverage, entertainment, volunteers, supplies and rental equipment, event signage and décor in coordination with the Development & Communications Director.

• Assist in the creation of sponsorship packets to secure sponsorship for events, in coordination with the Development & Communications Director.
• For each event, prepare a proposed budget, provide periodic progress reports to the appropriate parties and keep track of event finances.
• Compile, input, and analyze data from events for reporting purposes.
• Support marketing and communications efforts for events, including content for social media and newsletters.
• Develop trainings for staff and volunteers to support events.

Other duties – 5%

• Support outreach events and community meetings as a representative of the organization.
• Support operations, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Anti-Racism and Pro-Blackness Commitment: You have an understanding of systemic racism, a commitment to anti-racism and pro-Blackness, and lived and/or professional experience that will contribute to White Center Food Bank’s anti-racism work
• Collaborative and Relationship Steward: You build and maintain collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with staff team, customers, community and board members towards achieving common goals
• Initiative and Self-Management: You take independent action for planning, leading, and im plementing your work
• Growth Mindset and Grace: You remain adaptable and flexible amid change. You are comfortable with making mistakes and learning from them and extend the same grace to your colleagues
• Reimagine and Rebuild: You are eager to reimagine systems and create ones that are human-centered and rooted in equity. You challenge “history and habit” through active listening and self-awareness
• Communication: You are a direct and clear communicator that holds space for reflection, listening, and tough conversations. You are comfortable naming your feelings, providing feedback, and engaging in conflict and accountability conversations.
• Technology and Data: You have a willingness and ability to learn new technology and interest in working with program data

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preference for those that are bilingual or multilingual, especially in one of the following: Vietnamese, Spanish, Khmer/Cambodian, Mandarin, Somali, Arabic, Tigrinya, or Amharic
• 2 to 4 years of related professional-level experience, experience in development and/or event planning preferred
• Previous experience in food access, whether professional or lived

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Working at a computer for long periods of time
• Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, pulling / pushing, kneeling, twisting, grasping, and walking.
• Ability to work weekends or evenings, as needed
• Occasional moving, transporting, and positioning of items weighing up to 50 lbs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly range is $31.00 to $34.00 per hour, depending on experience
• 100% Medical / Dental coverage for employee
• 3% Employer matched simple IRA plan after a year of service
• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Paid four-week sabbatical after five years of service and every five years after

TO APPLY: No phone or email inquiries please. Submit resume and cover letter to Jefferson Rose, Development & Communications Director, to hr@whitecenterfoodbank.org with “Development and Events Coordinator” in the subject line. Priority deadline to apply is 4/24/26.

WCFB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes LGBTQ+, protected veterans and people of color.

• 100% Medical / Dental coverage for employee
• 3% Employer matched simple IRA plan after a year of service
• Generous paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Paid four-week sabbatical after five years of service and every five years after

Preference for those that are bilingual or multilingual, especially in one of the following: Vietnamese, Spanish, Khmer/Cambodian, Mandarin, Somali, Arabic, Tigrinya, or Amharic