Volunteer & Operations Coordinator

Volunteer & Operations Coordinator

Department: Operations

Reports To: Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $25.00/hour

Location: Bellevue, WA

Job Type: In- Person

Position Summary

The Volunteer & Operations Coordinator is a people-centered role focused on volunteer engagement, community relationships, and grocery rescue partnership stewardship. This position serves as a bridge between Renewal Food Bank’s daily operations and community presence by coordinating volunteers, maintaining strong relationships with food rescue partners, supporting outreach efforts, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, adaptable, and energized by building meaningful relationships that strengthen Renewal Food Bank’s mission and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination

• Coordinate volunteer scheduling, onboarding, training, and placement across food bank operations.
• Develop a strong understanding of operational workflows to effectively support volunteer deployment.
• Maintain volunteer records, track hours, and support volunteer communication and appreciation efforts.
• Foster a welcoming, mission-driven volunteer experience that encourages long-term engagement and retention.
• Coordinate corporate and community volunteer groups in partnership with organizational leadership.

Grocery Partner Stewardship

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for existing grocery rescue partners.
• Conduct regular partner check-ins to maintain smooth food rescue logistics and strong communication.
• Coordinate partner appreciation efforts including visits, handwritten notes, recognition opportunities, and stewardship communications.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing grocery rescue partnerships and improve operational coordination.
• Represent Renewal Food Bank professionally in all external partner interactions.

Operations Support

• Assist Operations leadership with volunteer reporting, partnership tracking, and operational data entry.
• Support coordination of food ordering logistics and inventory communication.
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems and CRM platforms.
• Identify and communicate operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 2–4 years of experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit operations, community engagement, or related work.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort working in operational and warehouse-adjacent environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Willingness to learn and utilize CRM systems including Little Green Light.

Preferred

• Experience in hunger relief, nonprofit operations, or volunteer management.
• Experience coordinating community or corporate volunteer groups.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

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Paid sick leave

Workers’ compensation coverage

Paid Family & Medical Leave participation

Unemployment insurance

Healthcare Benefits

How to Apply

If you are passionate about Renewal’s mission and have the skills to help us secure the funding we need, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this volunteer opportunity to director@renewalfoodbank.org

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BIPOC/LGBTQ/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.