Communications and Partnership Manager

Communications & Partnerships Manager

Full-Time, Exempt, Salary position

Location

San Francisco, CA

This is an in-person position

Compensation

$83,500 - $87,000 commensurate with experience

100% employer funded health and dental benefits after 90 days

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend

Reports to

Co-Executive Director

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm

• *May include some nights and weekends**

Application Deadline

Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of October 16, 2026

Organization Overview

Are you interested in joining a committed team that is passionate about changing the world, one meal at a time? If so, you may find yourself at home at Farming Hope!

Farming Hope is a 501(c)3 food justice nonprofit. Our mission is to empower folks experiencing major barriers to employment to cook food to sustain themselves and their communities. Fueling our pursuit of lasting social change are our guiding principles: that food is a human right, that everyone deserves an empowering livelihood, and that neither food nor human potential should go to waste.

In service of this mission, we provide a culinary job training program for community members who are overcoming obstacles such as former incarceration or homelessness. Our paid 12 week program helps adults transition to personal well-being and employment while nourishing food- insecure neighbors and preventing cosmetically-imperfect food from going to waste.

Celebrating our 10th year in 2026, we’ve trained over 200 Apprentices who have earned over $1.6M in wages, cooked over 1M meals, and rescued over 175,000 pounds of food. We’re looking forward to making even more of an impact in the years to come. Learn more about our organization at farminghope.org.

Farming Hope is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition as defined under State law, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and/or local laws and ordinances.

At Farming Hope we have a clear vision to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people are able to learn, teach, and grow. Diversity is more than a commitment at Farming Hope—it is necessary to advance equity and inclusion for the Apprentices in our training program and our diners in the community.

Position Overview

The Communications and Partnerships Manager will report to the Co-Executive Director and support cross-departmental communications, including general marketing, development communications, events, and partnerships, for Farming Hope. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, self-motivated individual with experience in nonprofit, strong written and verbal communications skills, strong relationship building skills, and passion for food justice and social change.

There will be many opportunities for learning and growth. As a job training nonprofit, Farming Hope advances a culture of continual learning and professional development, emphasized by our participation in national networks and including the Catalyst Kitchens and Redefine Alliance networks, as well as weekly check-ins and open access to colleagues and external mentors for coaching and support.

Responsibilities listed below represent approximately 90% of the Communications and Partnerships Manager’s average work week. The other 10% will be up to the discretion of the individual and the Co-Executive Director, and intentionally includes flexibility as needs arise to help drive our vision and fulfill our mission.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Marketing and Communications Strategy

• Develop and implement a cohesive external communications plan that aligns with Farming Hope’s goals, including both programmatic and fundraising priorities
• Manage communications calendar for newsletter, social media, events, and website updates, ensuring the Farming Hope website and social media accounts are properly maintained and content is up to date
• Develop outreach strategies and maintain media contact lists
• Revise and ensure adherence to Farming Hope’s branding guidelines across the organization

Story-Telling & Content Development

• Adopt and further develop Farming Hope’s voice across all channels
• Write social media posts, newsletter copy, press materials, talking points, donor communications, event materials, and other communications
• Design public facing documents, videos, and graphics using Canva or preferred method
• Center Farming Hope’s community, values, and Apprentices in all content

Development Communications

• Work with the Development Manager to support donor communications including thank yous, newsletters, event invitations, annual reports, and other donor updates
• Work with the Development Manager to incorporate annual giving strategies – monthly giving campaigns, year end appeals, and other solicitations–into communications strategy
• Work collaboratively with the development team and program leads to write content required for grant proposals, LOIs, applications and reporting for applications
• Support the writing of grant reports and other funder communications to ensure accurate reporting to funders

Events and Partnerships

• Work closely with department leads on planning events (including Guest Chef Dinners, Book Talks, Alumni Events) in areas such as outreach and ticketing, partner/chef communications, and internal team communications
• Work with department leads to develop strategies and manage partner communications, ensuring that all external collaborations reflect the organization’s mission, equity commitments, and community relationships
• Identify, cultivate, and steward strategic external partnerships with nonprofits, community organizations, volunteers, media outlets, and aligned corporate or institutional partners
• Represent the organization at external meetings, coalitions, convenings, and community events as organizational ambassador

Candidate Qualifications

Supporting the entire Farming Hope team, this role requires someone who has an organization-first mentality and approaches relationships with curiosity and integrity. Tasked with sharing Farming Hope’s impact, the right candidate will be able to craft stories in different mediums, bringing with them exceptional storytelling and communications skills. We are looking for:

• At least four years of experience in communications, content strategy, or related field in a nonprofit setting
• Compelling written and verbal communication skills across a broad range of mediums
• A highly motivated self-starter, someone who can work both independently and as a team player
• Strong storytelling skills
• Keen organizational skills, a systems thinker who can manage processes, deadlines, and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• A growth mindset and commitment to gathering feedback to improve processes and skills
• Someone with a knowledge of the San Francisco community landscape
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and familiarity with a range of computer programs and applications

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Project management experience
• Understanding of trauma-informed principles
• Lived experience of food insecurity or barriers to employment

To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter as PDFs to hiring@farminghope.org. Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of October 16, 2026

100% employer funded health and dental benefits after 90 days

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend