Contracts and Compliance Specialist

Food Lifeline is seeking a Contracts and Compliance Specialist to help us build reliable, practical systems for managing the agreements and requirements that support our work across Western Washington. This is a new role for Food Lifeline and an opportunity for someone to bring their experience and help shape how we manage this work across the organization. The Specialist will manage contract workflows, records, calendars, compliance tracking, audit readiness, and corrective-action follow-through for a varied portfolio of government, partner, vendor, grant, and other organizational agreements, as well as broader compliance and regulatory requirements. We’re looking for someone who enjoys bringing clarity and structure to complex work. This person will notice gaps, ask good questions, follow up consistently, and turn detailed requirements into practical systems and processes that people will actually use. They should be comfortable using technology to organize complex information, automate routine follow-up, and create clear, accessible tracking and reporting tools. Because the role is new, the right person will be comfortable building and improving systems while developing strong working relationships across teams. The position reports to our Director of Business Operations and will work closely with colleagues throughout Food Lifeline. It’s a great opportunity for someone with experience in contract administration, compliance coordination, audit support, grant administration, or records management who wants to build lasting organizational capability in service of a meaningful mission. CompensationThe full salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually. Starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Most new hires should expect to start in the middle portion of the range, with opportunities for compensation growth as they gain experience and proficiency in the role. Why Food Lifeline?When you join Food Lifeline, you’re joining a team committed to collaboration, compassion, and our shared mission of ending hunger in Western Washington. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and growth, including: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-paid life and disability insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal days Organization-wide time off from December 24 through January 1 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development and learning opportunities A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your work directly helps nourish communities across Western Washington Ready to Join Food Lifeline?Please review the full job description and apply electronically. Complete applications should include a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled. Food Lifeline is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive. We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience related to food insecurity, poverty, or the communities we serve to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. Join us in working toward a future where everyone has access to the food they need to thrive.