Events and Community Engagement Manager

FOOD FOR THOUGHT • Forestville, CA

1d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish and English candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed