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We’re creating a movement that centers Black liberation, food sovereignty, and community resilience.
Whether you’re interested in applying for a job, volunteering your time, or becoming a member, your involvement helps build strong, empowered communities. Together, we can break cycles of injustice, restore our relationship with the land, and build alternative economies that serve everyone. Join us and help shape a future where food sovereignty and collective power thrive.
We’re hiring!
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Who are we?
Feed Black Futures (FBF) is a Black, queer-led organization committed to food justice, sovereignty, and healing within our communities. We promote healing by strengthening Black food economies, creating ecosystems for resilience, and addressing the historical harms caused by carceral violence and land dispossession. Through principles of abolition and self-determination, we aim to build community power to advance collective liberation. We seek to activate our communities to reclaim their right to healthy, culturally relevant food, and to shape a future where everyone has access to food that sustains both body and spirit.
Our grand strategic objective is to build the power of BIPOC people to grow the land commons. To do this we are cultivating a member-base composed of community on the frontlines of food apartheid and ecological disruption including farmers, community members, and market representatives. Our offerings will include popular education and collective governance training, community events, and leadership training and opportunities. Our membership leaders, known as the Leadership Council, will steward our member-base, with support from the Food Justice Organizer, and inform FBF’s organizational strategy.
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Organizing & Basebuilding Manager leads community engagement, member outreach, and political education for Feed Black Futures. This role is focused on growing and activating our base through events, partnerships, workshops, and coalition engagement. The position centers the political development and organizing power of our members, helping them deepen their analysis, leadership, and relationships in the broader food sovereignty movement.
Key Responsibilities:
Membership Growth & Outreach
Build and implement strategies to recruit and grow our membership base.
Cultivate relationships with community members, partners, and networks.
Represent FBF at coalition meetings and external gatherings.
Design and implement systems for evaluating member engagement, program effectiveness, and political education offerings; use data to inform strategy and improve basebuilding initiatives.
Political Education & Organizing
Lead the design and facilitation of teach-ins, workshops, and political education series.
Support the Leadership Council and broader membership in building advocacy and organizing skills.
Collaborate with partners on campaign development and community activation.
Event Coordination & Member Offerings
Plan and manage member-focused public events, trainings, and convenings.
Coordinate instructors, facilitators, and guest speakers.
Help align events and programming with organizational goals and member interests.
Coalitions & Partnerships
Maintain active engagement with key coalitions, report back insights to FBF staff.
Co-develop local campaigns and initiatives in alignment with coalition and community goals.
Leadership & Strategy
Work closely with the Membership & Governance Manager to align outreach and infrastructure.
Co-lead strategic planning around basebuilding, community power, and leadership development.
Qualifications:
Experience in community organizing, basebuilding, or movement work.
Skilled in facilitation, political education, and relationship-building.
Strong communicator, comfortable with both one-on-one and public engagement.
Deep commitment to Black liberation, food justice, abolition, and collective power.
Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and event management.
Experience in conflict resolution and mediation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Role Details:
Location: Hybrid (Oakland, CA preferred), with two in-person days per week
Reports to: Co-Executive Director of Partnerships and Development
Hours: 40 hours/week
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience
Status: Full-time, exempt
Applying:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@feedblackfutures.org with the subject line “Organizing & Basebuilding Manager”. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
Cover Letter (2 pages maximum) describing your interest in FBF, relevant experience, and vision for base building.
Resume or CV
Three professional references with contact information (references will not be contacted without prior notice)
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Feed Black Futures (FBF) is a Black, queer-led organization committed to food justice, sovereignty, and healing within our communities. We promote healing by strengthening Black food economies, creating ecosystems for resilience, and addressing the historical harms caused by carceral violence and land dispossession. Through principles of abolition and self-determination, we aim to build community power to advance collective liberation. We seek to activate our communities to reclaim their right to healthy, culturally relevant food, and to shape a future where everyone has access to food that sustains both body and spirit.
Position Overview
Feed Black Futures seeks a creative and community-centered Events & Culture Manager to design and execute meaningful experiences that bring our community together, deepen relationships with our team and community, and advance our mission of food sovereignty and collective liberation. This role combines strategic event planning with cultural stewardship, ensuring that all FBF gatherings reflect our values of abolition, self-determination, and healing and that our team has the resources and capacity to shine.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations and Communications and working collaboratively across the organization, the Events & Culture Manager will lead the planning and execution of community events, fundraising gatherings, educational programs, staff and board events, and cultural celebrations that center Black joy, resilience, and food sovereignty.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Oakland, CA with some flexibility for hybrid work.
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement an annual events calendar that advances organizational goals, including community building, fundraising, education, and advocacy
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of 15-25 events annually, ranging from intimate donor dinners to staff wellness events to large-scale community celebrations
Design event experiences that center Black culture, food traditions, and community healing practices
Create event budgets, timelines, and production schedules, managing all logistics from concept to completion
Establish and track event success metrics, including attendance, revenue, engagement, and community impact
Research and recommend innovative event formats that align with FBF's mission and values
Community & Fundraising Events
Plan and execute signature fundraising events, including annual galas, farm-to-table dinners, tasting events, and donor cultivation gatherings
Collaborate with the Director of Development to integrate fundraising strategies into event planning
Coordinate community events such as food distributions, cooking workshops, community meals, and cultural celebrations
Partner with local chefs, food entrepreneurs, farmers, activists, and artists to showcase Black culinary traditions and food economies
Design events that create accessible, joyful spaces for community members across different backgrounds and abilities
Cultural Programming & Partnerships
Serve as a cultural steward, ensuring all events honor Black food traditions, healing practices, and community wisdom
Develop partnerships with cultural organizations, artists, musicians, and community groups to enrich event programming
Curate experiences that celebrate Black joy, creativity, and resistance while addressing food justice
Incorporate abolitionist values and anti-oppression practices into all event spaces
Create opportunities for community members to share their stories, traditions, and knowledge
Vendor & Community Outreach Management
Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with vendors, venues, caterers, and service providers
Coordinate with volunteers, community partners, and Board members participating in events in coordination with our Community Engagement Manager
Manage event volunteers, providing clear communication, training, and support in coordination with our Community Engagement Manager
Build and maintain a database of trusted vendors, venues, and community resources
Operations & Communications
Collaborate with Communications Manager to develop event marketing materials, social media campaigns, and promotional strategies
Manage event registration systems, RSVPs, and attendee communications
Coordinate event logistics including venue setup, food service, AV needs, accessibility accommodations, and breakdown
Ensure all events comply with health, safety, and accessibility standards
Maintain detailed event files, vendor contracts, and post-event reports
Support grant reporting by documenting and evaluating event outcomes and community impact
Team Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with program staff to integrate events with ongoing programmatic work
Support Co-Executive Directors and Board members in hosting and facilitating at events
Train and supervise event volunteers and occasional temporary event staff
Contribute to organizational culture by bringing creativity, joy, and community care to internal operations
Participate in staff meetings and organizational planning as a key member of the team
Qualifications
Required
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in event planning and management, preferably in nonprofit, community-based, or social justice settings
Proven track record of successfully planning and executing diverse events with budgets ranging from $8,000 to $20,000+
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build relationships across diverse communities
Experience with budget development and management, vendor negotiations, and contract management
Proficiency with event management software, registration platforms (Eventbrite, Lu.ma, etc.), and basic design tools
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, food sovereignty, and community empowerment
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for events
Strongly Preferred
Experience planning events for Black-led, LGBTQ+-led, or other identity-based organizations
Knowledge of Black food traditions, culinary history, and food justice movements
Experience with fundraising events and donor cultivation
Connections within Oakland/Bay Area food, arts, and social justice communities
Understanding of abolitionist frameworks and transformative justice principles
Experience creating accessible and inclusive event spaces
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Food handler's certificate or willingness to obtain
Personal Characteristics
Creative thinker with strong aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail
Community-oriented with deep respect for cultural traditions and collective wisdom
Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated and proactive with entrepreneurial spirit
Collaborative team player who centers relationships and care
Passionate about creating joyful, transformative community experiences
Compensation
Pay: $35/hour, 25 hours/week
Temporary position, potential contract to hire, 1 year term
Location: Oakland, CA
Location: Oakland, CA
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials to info@feedblackfutures.org with "Events and Culture Manager" in the subject line:
Cover Letter (2 pages maximum) describing your interest in FBF, relevant experience, and vision for community-centered events
Resume or CV
Event Portfolio or Examples (can be a simple document with photos, descriptions, and outcomes from 2-3 events you've planned)
Three professional references with contact information (references will not be contacted without prior notice)
