Development Coordinator

Vancouver, WAFull-timeNov 5, 2026

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Vancouver Farmers Market Association

Development Coordinator

Priority deadline	November 20, 2026
Reports To	Director of Programs & Development
Job Status	Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
Schedule	Tuesday through Friday (32 hours per week), plus two Saturdays per month (40 hours those weeks)
Compensation	$23 - $25 per hour (Depending on Experience) and robust benefits package
Start Date	January 12, 2027

Job Summary: The Development Coordinator supports VFM’s fundraising work by managing the administrative side of development, including grant writing and reporting support, sponsorship coordination, donor database management, prospect research, and fundraising events. This is a new position at the start of a fundraising initiative for VFM, and the Development Coordinator will help build its systems from the ground up and turn a loyal base of market shoppers and community partners into lasting supporters.

By owning reliable fundraising administration, systems, and follow-through, the Development Coordinator creates capacity for the Director to focus on fundraising strategy, donor relationships, and revenue growth. This position is a great fit for someone who is extremely organized and enjoys building something new. In the first year, the Development Coordinator will spend time with each of our markets and programs to learn how VFM’s work comes together and how to share its story with funders and donors.

Benefits:

VFM’s benefits package includes the following: employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
annual paid time off that includes sick time, 10 vacation days, 11 holidays, and annual year-end office closure
monthly parking and cell phone stipends
annual clothing reimbursement.

Work environment

The regular schedule is Tuesday through Friday, plus two Saturdays per month at the Downtown Market. Occasional evening or weekend work is also required for events and fundraisers. Because VFM is a community-driven organization, the majority of our work is conducted in person, though some hybrid work options are available. This position participates in markets and programs to develop firsthand knowledge of VFM’s work and support donor engagement. Routine program and market staffing coverage is not a primary responsibility but occasional organization-wide support may be needed.

About Vancouver Farmers Market Association

Vancouver Farmers Market Association’s mission is to build healthy communities through placemaking, increased access to healthy food, youth education, and supporting a thriving small business community. Since its founding in 1990, VFM has become a hallmark of Vancouver, operating a year-round flagship market in downtown Vancouver, as well as a seasonal market in East Vancouver and an annual holiday market. VFM supports more than 290 small businesses, welcoming more than 500,000 shoppers annually, and generating a local economic impact exceeding $28 million. VFM currently has 8 full-time and 9 part-time employees.

We operate from our core values of collaboration, dedication, growth, leadership, and service to the community. Joining our team means becoming part of a small, collaborative group of professionals dedicated to making a positive impact, supporting small businesses, and uplifting each other while fostering a vibrant and healthy community.