Events & Community Engagement Manager
Food For Thought, Forestville, CA, United States
Position
Position:
Events & Community Engagement Manager
Reports to:
Development Director
Status:
Exempt, full-time (occasional nights and weekends)
Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000 DOE
Benefits:
The position includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision. Food For Thought provides a 403b retirement account with a 5% employer-paid contribution. There are approximately 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 paid vacation days (to start) per year
Organization Description Food For Thought (FFT) is a nonprofit that fosters health and healing with food and compassion. Our lifesaving, comprehensive services include weekly groceries and medically tailored meals, vitamins and supplements, and nutrition education to Sonoma County residents impacted by a range of serious medical conditions.
Located in Forestville in a beautiful building surrounded by organic gardens, FFT operates with a staff of 26 and over 800 active volunteers. Our agency operates with a culture of philanthropy, in which there is tremendous involvement by board, staff, and volunteers to support our fundraising efforts. The values of community, healing, excellence and kindness are deeply ingrained in the culture of the agency, which seeks to provide both food and love to our clients.
Position Summary This position will work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, event companies, and community partners to produce a variety of events for FFT’s donor community. Food For Thought’s signature events include Our Long Table (June), Dining Out For Life (December), a plant sale (April), and 1-3 donor appreciation events per year. This position also manages participation in several community events including but not limited to Pride parades, Sonoma County fairs, and community festivals.
Position Responsibilities Work with supervisor, within assigned timelines and budgets, to accomplish the following:
Oversee event budgets, timelines, and logistics
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Manager to oversee media coverage, publicity, and all printed and digital event materials
Manage and support community sponsored events
Coordinate the creation of event programs and entertainment
Work with volunteer services to coordinate event volunteer needs including volunteer trainings
Manage the organization’s presence throughout the year at County fairs, festivals, and parades
Coordinate the logistics for FFT’s donor engagement events
Follow up on and document each event
General Responsibilities
Bring a professional and kind approach to your work and have pride in building community through engagement
Represent FFT’s mission and vision in the community and at events
Be an active participant in development and organizational teams
Maintain agency’s reputation for integrity, caring, and respect
Attend regular staff and department meetings
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, community engagement, fundraising events, or related nonprofit work.
Demonstrated success managing multiple events simultaneously, including budget oversight, vendor coordination, logistics management, and post-event evaluation
Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners to execute high-quality events
Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the organization professionally and warmly in diverse community settings
Comfort working occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, and donor/event management systems (experience with Salesforce database preferred)
Ability to manage event budgets responsibly and track expenses accurately.
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to teamwork across departments
Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities
Passion for Food For Thought’s mission and alignment with the organization’s values of community, healing, excellence, and kindness
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for event-related travel throughout Sonoma County
Ability to move 25lbs
Bilingual Spanish and English candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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Events & Community Engagement Manager
Reports to:
Development Director
Status:
Exempt, full-time (occasional nights and weekends)
Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000 DOE
Benefits:
The position includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision. Food For Thought provides a 403b retirement account with a 5% employer-paid contribution. There are approximately 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 paid vacation days (to start) per year
Organization Description Food For Thought (FFT) is a nonprofit that fosters health and healing with food and compassion. Our lifesaving, comprehensive services include weekly groceries and medically tailored meals, vitamins and supplements, and nutrition education to Sonoma County residents impacted by a range of serious medical conditions.
Located in Forestville in a beautiful building surrounded by organic gardens, FFT operates with a staff of 26 and over 800 active volunteers. Our agency operates with a culture of philanthropy, in which there is tremendous involvement by board, staff, and volunteers to support our fundraising efforts. The values of community, healing, excellence and kindness are deeply ingrained in the culture of the agency, which seeks to provide both food and love to our clients.
Position Summary This position will work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, event companies, and community partners to produce a variety of events for FFT’s donor community. Food For Thought’s signature events include Our Long Table (June), Dining Out For Life (December), a plant sale (April), and 1-3 donor appreciation events per year. This position also manages participation in several community events including but not limited to Pride parades, Sonoma County fairs, and community festivals.
Position Responsibilities Work with supervisor, within assigned timelines and budgets, to accomplish the following:
Oversee event budgets, timelines, and logistics
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications Manager to oversee media coverage, publicity, and all printed and digital event materials
Manage and support community sponsored events
Coordinate the creation of event programs and entertainment
Work with volunteer services to coordinate event volunteer needs including volunteer trainings
Manage the organization’s presence throughout the year at County fairs, festivals, and parades
Coordinate the logistics for FFT’s donor engagement events
Follow up on and document each event
General Responsibilities
Bring a professional and kind approach to your work and have pride in building community through engagement
Represent FFT’s mission and vision in the community and at events
Be an active participant in development and organizational teams
Maintain agency’s reputation for integrity, caring, and respect
Attend regular staff and department meetings
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, community engagement, fundraising events, or related nonprofit work.
Demonstrated success managing multiple events simultaneously, including budget oversight, vendor coordination, logistics management, and post-event evaluation
Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners to execute high-quality events
Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent the organization professionally and warmly in diverse community settings
Comfort working occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace, and donor/event management systems (experience with Salesforce database preferred)
Ability to manage event budgets responsibly and track expenses accurately.
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to teamwork across departments
Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities
Passion for Food For Thought’s mission and alignment with the organization’s values of community, healing, excellence, and kindness
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for event-related travel throughout Sonoma County
Ability to move 25lbs
Bilingual Spanish and English candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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