Development and Engagement Coordinator at CHOOSE 180 – Burien, Washington

About CHOOSE 180

CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals.

CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults.

Position Overview:

The Development & Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in supporting CHOOSE 180’s fundraising, community engagement, and revenue-generating efforts. This position works closely with the Director of Development and Community Engagement Manager to ensure strong execution, follow-through, and coordination across donor engagement, events, foundation outreach, and merchandise initiatives.

This role is responsible for turning strategy into consistent, high-quality execution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting both internal systems and external-facing efforts. This position requires some evening and weekend work and adjustments to the work week schedule will be made.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

● Support the planning and execution of donor, community, and revenue-generating events
● Coordinate event logistics including scheduling, materials, setup, and on-site support
● Track registrations, attendance, and follow-up needs
● Support revenue tracking and reporting related to events and initiatives
● Assist in ensuring events are executed with a high level of quality and consistency

Merchandise & Revenue Operations

● Support management of CHOOSE 180 merchandise including inventory, ordering, and organization
● Coordinate with vendors and support purchasing processes
● Assist in planning and execution of merchandise sales across events and community opportunities
● Track merchandise performance and contribute to ongoing revenue optimization efforts

Foundation, Donor & CRM Support

● Maintain and update donor and foundation data within CRM systems
● Support tracking of funding pipelines, deadlines, and communications
● Assist with donor and partner outreach, scheduling, and follow-up coordination
● Pull lists, reports, and insights to support fundraising and engagement strategies
● Help ensure consistent and timely stewardship and communication with donors

Team & Organizational Support

● Support the overall goals and priorities of the Development Team and organization
● Assist with project coordination, administrative tasks, and internal systems as needed
● Represent CHOOSE 180 at events and community engagements
● Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
● Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team success

Desired qualifications for this position:

● Commitment to the vision and goals of CHOOSE 180
● 1–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, event coordination, operations, or community engagement
● Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
● Proactive and solution-oriented with ability to anticipate needs and follow through independently
● Experience with CRM systems or donor databases (Givebutter, Little Green Light, Salesforce, etc.)
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills
● Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
● Comfort supporting both internal systems and external-facing work
● Experience with event coordination, logistics, or project management preferred
● Experience managing inventory, merchandise, or vendors is a plus
● Culturally responsive in working with diverse communities across an economic spectrum

Compensation and Benefits:

CHOOSE 180 is committed to providing employees with a living wage and competitive benefits package. The salary range for this position is $33.65 - $35.10 per hour. This position comes with medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a wellness investment.

Additional Information:

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful completion of state and national background checks, including fingerprinting.

This is a full-time position and may require availability during evenings and weekends.