Non-Profit & Social Impact Coordinator, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator

Under the general direction of the Sr. Director of CGA’s Educational Foundation, the Coordinator is responsible for advancing the mission of the CGA Educational Foundation (CGAEF) through promotion and facilitation of the College Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement programs. Additionally, the coordinator will administer grocery training program(s) and the educational grant program. The Coordinator will support the Sr. Director and Manager in developing and executing events and programs, and ensuring fundraising objectives are met.

Educational Foundation responsibilities include:

• Administer the Foundation’s Tuition Reimbursement program, including managing applications, coordinating review and award processes, maintaining accurate funding records, monitoring compliance with funding requirements, and tracking outcomes to ensure funds are distributed effectively and in alignment with the Foundation’s mission. Engage with TR committee to ensure industry alignment.
• Manage CGAEF’s College Scholarship Program including program operations, collaborating with administrative partner ISTS, overseeing member company engagement and program promotion, and grant logging, billing, and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to CGA members utilizing CGAEF’s grocery training programs.
• Support CGAEF’s annual donation program including gift solicitation, recording, and reporting donations received through various annual campaigns.
• Create physical and digital marketing resources supporting CGAEF’s programs.
• Collaborate with Sr. Director to execute CGAEF Strategic plan objectives and tactics.
• Provide administrative support for Board meetings including materials preparation and administration of online board platform.
• Attend various CGA events, affiliated conferences, and member site visits to encourage participation in Foundation’s programs and overall member engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Event Support includes:

• Process registrations/RSVPs and payments for multiple, annual CGAEF events and programs.
• Prepare materials for and participate in meetings and events.
• Participate in sales team efforts to meet budget goals for Association and Foundation events and programs.
• Provide administrative support to CGA and CGAEF events.

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required, with the ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, and grant tracking requirements.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on supporting and serving students.
• Grocery industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to answer questions, present solutions and suggest efficiencies.
• Experience with pdf and page design, such as Adobe Acrobat and Canva.
• Ability to understand, organize and improve current procedures and tasks.
• Ability to self-direct and self-manage diverse workload in a busy statewide trade association.
• Ability to establish and execute project timelines and prioritize tasks.
• Minimum 1-year relevant experience preferably working in a trade association or membership environment, or non-profit special event fundraising, committee and corporate development, preferred.

Work is generally performed in an office environment in downtown Sacramento with a flexible work from home option following completion of 90-day performance evaluation. Occasional overnight travel to CGA/CGAEF events throughout California.

• medical, dental, and vison insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• life insurance and long-term disability insurance for the employee
• generous 401(k)…