Development Corps Manager

World Central Kitchen (WCK) is seeking a strategic and motivated Development Corps Manager to launch and lead a new global volunteer fundraising initiative. Through this program, WCK will recruit and train Development Community Corps ambassadors, a dedicated group of volunteers who act as local champions for our mission. These ambassadors will raise funds, engage their communities, and extend WCK’s reach globally.

The Manager will build the infrastructure to educate, equip, and support ambassadors with the resources they need to succeed. This includes year-round engagement and rapid activation during times of crisis. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial and relationship-focused, with experience in volunteer management, fundraising, and program design. This role sits within the Development team and will be instrumental in piloting and scaling one of WCK’s key innovation strategies.

This role requires a sincere commitment to WCK’s mission, the proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This position will report to our Washington DC location and will work closely with senior leaders.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Development & Management

• Launch and manage WCK’s Development Community Corps program from pilot phase through global scale-up.
• Recruit, train, and steward ambassadors (volunteers) in priority cities and globally.
• Develop and deliver onboarding processes, training sessions, and educational resources to prepare ambassadors for success.
• Build infrastructure for evergreen fundraisers, annual campaigns, and activation-specific fundraising initiatives, including rapid-response during disasters.
• Manage program operations, budget, and performance metrics to ensure growth, sustainability, and ROI.

Ambassador Education, Engagement & Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for ambassadors, providing guidance, training, and fundraising resources.
• Create and maintain toolkits, event templates, and branded assets that equip ambassadors with the knowledge and confidence to fundraise effectively.
• Foster strong relationships with ambassadors to encourage retention and deepen their commitment to WCK’s mission.
• Build community among ambassadors through regular updates, recognition, and opportunities for peer learning and connection.
• Develop a digital engagement hub for centralized communication, educational resources, and real-time mobilization.

Fundraising Strategy & Activation

• Equip ambassadors with educational content and fundraising best practices to mobilize their networks on behalf of WCK.
• Partner with ambassadors to host events, lead donor drives, and expand WCK’s visibility in new communities.
• Rapidly activate ambassadors during crises to decentralize fundraising and extend WCK’s reach in priority markets.
• Track ambassador fundraising performance, event outcomes, and donor conversions to refine strategy.

Innovation & Program Growth

• Pilot and test new community-based fundraising tools, with a long-term goal of integrating an app-based platform for real-time mobilization.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align ambassador program activations with WCK campaigns, messaging, and broader donor engagement strategies.
• Benchmark against industry standards and continuously iterate to maximize engagement, fundraising, and retention.

• 3–5 years of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, fundraising, or program development.
• Experience managing and educating volunteers strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale programs from concept through execution.
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on volunteer education and donor engagement.
• Familiarity with fundraising tools and digital platforms; Salesforce or similar CRM experience preferred.
• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to test new ideas and iterate quickly.
• Deep alignment with WCK’s mission and passion for empowering communities to take action.
• Position requires approximately 25% travel.

Preferred candidates will also have previous experience working in a fundraising, development, or an operations environment, experience coordinating with outside vendors, and multicultural experience.

Application and Cover Letter Instructions
This application REQUIRES a cover letter that clearly articulates your interest in working with World Central Kitchen. We aim to understand your passion for our mission, please elaborate on how your experience aligns with the responsibilities detailed in the job description. Only applications accompanied by a cover letter will be considered for further review. We encourage you to express your genuine voice and avoid using generic cover letters.

References and Background Checks
To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity
WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.

E-Verify
For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.

Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD

WCK Employee Benefits Overview

ZERO Premiums: WCK covers 100% of insurance premiums for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, and group life coverage. Benefits begin on your date of hire.

Voluntary Benefits:
 Options include:

• Additional Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Health Care)

403(b) Retirement Plan:

WCK offers a 50% match up to 8% of employee salary deferrals, beginning within 30 days of hire.

Life & Disability Insurance:

100% employer-sponsored group life and disability insurance provided within 30 days.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

 Responsible PTO, including vacation, sick, and personal leave, plus paid holidays.

Growth Opportunities:

 Learning and development support to grow your career.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

 Free and confidential support for life’s challenges.

Annual Salary Reviews and additional benefits outlined in the Personnel Manual.