Food Security Coordinator

United Way of King County

Support United Way of King County's food security team with communications and advocacy efforts to reduce hunger. Work on federally funded child nutrition programs and related initiatives.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to create engaging materials and support food security initiatives. Proficient in using design tools like Canva to develop impactful content for diverse audiences.

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Excellent Writing SkillsProject CoordinationCanva ProficiencyAdvocacy ExperienceUnderstanding of Social Justice

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsMarketingPublic RelationsContent CreationEditingStorytellingProject ManagementPolicy AnalysisEvent CoordinationInformation Synthesis

Soft Skills

Time ManagementMulti-taskingFollow-throughAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CanvaGraphic Design Platforms

Industry Keywords

Food SecurityChild Nutrition ProgramsRacial JusticeEconomic JusticeNonprofit ManagementAdvocacySystems ChangeCommunity EngagementDiversityPublic Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support United Way’s food security team in reducing hunger with a focus on federally funded child nutrition programs.
Provide programmatic communications, marketing, project coordination, advocacy, and program support.
Develop engaging written and visual materials that support United Way’s food security work.
Translate complex program and policy information into accessible materials for various audiences.
Draft and support content for partner- and community-facing materials, including blog posts, newsletters, presentations, social media content, and reports.
Create impactful print and digital materials using Canva or other design tools.
Provide logistical and communications support related to food security advocacy priorities.
Assist with the creation of briefing materials, talking points, and other tools that communicate policy priorities.
Coordinate high quality in-person and virtual events advancing food security priorities.
Provide communications, administrative, and project coordination support for broader statewide food security initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, public policy, or a related field preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Ability to tailor communications, including blogs, reports, social media content, and other mediums, for a variety of audiences and platforms.
Basic proficiency using Canva or similar graphic design platforms to create visually engaging materials.
Interest in public policy, advocacy, and systems change related to food security. Previous policy experience is not required.
Ability to quickly and concisely synthesize large amounts of information.
Ability to execute at a high level, with strong follow-through, in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
Ability to multi-task; effective time and project management skills; able to independently plan projects from inception to execution.
Passion for helping alleviate hunger in our community.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
PTO (including holidays)
403(b) retirement savings plan
Subsidized Transit Pass (Orca Card)