Marketing & Communications Manager

Position Summary:

Our mission at Food Finders is to reduce hunger and food waste while improving nutrition in food insecure communities. In the U.S. 35 million people, including 10 million children do not know where their next meal will come from yet 30 to 40% of our food supply is thrown away every year! We are seeking an experienced, inspiring, and dynamic leader who agrees we have an environmental and social responsibility to change this broken food system. A leader that is willing to roll up their sleeves and lead by example.

This role is highly collaborative and strategic, suited for a creative and results-driven individual with a passion for using audience-center, inclusive multimedia storytelling. The Marketing and Communication Manager is a crucial member of the Food Finders’ leadership team and will play an important role with the implementation of our marketing and communications strategy. Responsibilities include day-to-day management of owned marketing channels, including website, social media, and email outreach. This individual will bring expertise in marketing copywriting, content marketing, content amplification, and audience engagement across our various digital marketing, earned media, and live event channels.

Most importantly, this leader will be responsible for promoting Food Finders’ values, vision, and mission in all communications. This is a full-time, hourly, in-person, position based in Los Alamitos, CA, reporting directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all company branding, marketing, including website, newsletter, emails, social media/digital, print, advertising, public relations, special campaigns and fundraising to drive better awareness and support.
• Develop marketing assets including photos and video, and curate compelling content for digital platforms that supports the donor’s needs, drives website traffic, builds brand trust and raises revenue
• Manage the digital and social media strategy and day-to-day management and execution of campaigns. Create digital (PPC) and social media campaigns to support organizational goals, grow brand awareness, and drive website traffic with donors, volunteers, and community partners
• Collaborate and support internal departments in all design, creation and production of print and digital marketing and ensure all branding and messaging is consistent across all levels of the organization
• Develop and implement Marketing and Communications strategies and communication plan to support the goals of the organization and brand
• Cultivate and maintain a broad range of strong, responsive external partnerships, including vendors, media relationships, community partners and local business to support the building of community in the cities we serve
• Develop analytics/KPI reporting for the Board and meet with the Board marketing committee as needed
• Develop the annual budget for Marketing and Communications
• Assist in fundraising strategy, campaign collateral and events to enable organizational growth
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and experience:

• Commitment and passion of Food Finders mission, values and our organizational goals
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or Communications or equivalent with a minimum 2-4 years of progressive experience with enhanced experience in digital marketing.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading and implementing strategic, integrated marketing and communication plans that relate to a wide range of stakeholders (samples required)
• 2 year’s non-profit experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges
• Strong knowledge of WordPress, Adobe, online analytics, Active Campaign, Canva, Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
• Exceptional project management and organization skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Treat people with respect; keeps commitment; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000

Comprehensive Benefits includes: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K employer match, and paid time off.

Vacation: 1 week of paid vacation your first year, following 90 days of employment.

Application Requirements: Submit your resume, cover letter, writing samples that include social media posts, newsletters, campaigns, articles, website copy to Diana Lara dlara@foodfinders.org. Applicants are encouraged to include a brief example of a past marketing or content strategy to help us understand your approach to panning and execution.

Food Finders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Food Finders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Food Finders expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Food Finders employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Comprehensive Benefits includes: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K employer match, and paid time off

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