Company description

Food Lifeline is a Seattle-based nonprofit with a mission to feed people experiencing hunger today while working to solve hunger across Western Washington in the future. Our community-based work, combined with our advocacy, policy, and partnerships with a wide range of donors creates a sustainable approach to addressing food insecurity.

Job description

Join Our Mission-Driven Team!

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for food justice and nonprofit impact? Food Lifeline is seeking a Food Sourcing Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring equitable access to high-quality, nutrient-dense, and culturally relevant food donations for the communities we serve.

As a key member of our Food Resources team, you’ll seek out, build, and maintain strong relationships with new and existing food donation partners. You’ll collaborate with donors to secure food that meets our program needs and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and equitable distribution. Your work will directly support our mission to end hunger and advance food justice in our region.

What you’ll do:

· Act as an ambassador for Food Lifeline, showcasing the community impact of food donation partnerships.

· Cultivate and manage a portfolio of food donors, with a focus on fresh local produce, protein items, and culturally relevant foods.

· Engage donor partners through thoughtful stewardship by phone, email, and in-person visits.

· Research food industry trends and strengthen Food Lifeline’s network of food donors.

· Collaborate with Operations staff to ensure efficient logistics, including truckload donations, repacking, and produce market coordination.

· Support general Food Resources team functions as needed.

Key skills: Relationship management, food industry knowledge, donor engagement, logistics coordination, program support, cross-team collaboration, and a commitment to equity and food justice.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a mission-driven organization that centers people and communities in all we do, apply today and use your skills to help us build a hunger-free future.

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary range: $28 – $31/hour

Full benefits package, including:

· Employer-paid medical coverage for employees and children

· Dental and vision insurance

· Employer-paid basic life, long- and short-term disability

· Company match for 403(b) retirement plans

· Generous paid time off, including parental leave

Position details:

· Full-time, hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office

· Candidates must be willing and able to live and work in the Seattle area

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $28.00 - $31.00

Application instructions

Deadline

October 09, 2025