Development and Marketing Coordinator

Our client, The Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB), provides comprehensive food assistance and programming to support our community. Beyond addressing immediate hunger, they focus on equitable and sustainable food distribution, nutrition education, and wellness resources. Their programs are designed to serve all individuals, with special initiatives that support children, seniors, infants, pregnant mothers, and individuals with specialized dietary needs.

They are seeking a Development and Marketing Coordinator to lead engagement initiatives, manage third-party fundraising efforts, and amplify COFB’s presence in the community. This dynamic role blends marketing, communications, and community outreach, with both hands-on and strategic responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Development and Operations team to inspire support, create compelling content, manage events, and maintain strong community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities :

Third-Party Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Support and manage third-party fundraisers, ensuring ad hoc and planned events are successful through marketing materials, communications, and guidance.
• Build and steward a pipeline of community partners, volunteers, and event organizers to maintain and grow engagement year over year.
• Represent COFB at community events, leaving a lasting, positive impression with high energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Inspire individuals, service groups, and corporations to support COFB, clearly communicating the impact of their contributions.

Marketing & Digital Communications

Stewardship & Administration

Requirements

Please note : Due to the nature of the role, candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check under the BC Criminal Records Review Act, including screening for work with vulnerable populations.

This full-time, onsite role in Kelowna, BC offers $49,920–$54,080 annually and the chance to join a collaborative, passionate team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the community. If you’re enthusiastic about community engagement, marketing, and fundraising, and want to contribute to a mission that nourishes and empowers others, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume as soon as possible, we look forward to hearing from you!