Senior Communications Coordinator

About The Open Door

The Open Door is a dynamic hunger relief organization providing fresh and healthy food to more than 25,000 individuals each month through a variety of innovative programs. Founded in 2009, The Open Door has quickly grown to become one of the top 5 food shelves in Minnesota, and our focus on providing healthy food and a dignified experience has helped change the food shelf landscape across Minnesota.

With the largest Mobile Food program in the region, our volunteers and staff get more food to more people than any organization in Dakota County.

Our team has found ways to double its capacity to serve more people over the past 3 years, and we are looking for someone to help us tell our stories and generate the support needed to continue growing until we get food to everyone in our community that needs it.

Our work is powered by 80 - 100 volunteers every day and supported by a growing and generous community of donors who make our work possible.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team of communication as we find opportunities to engage our community in ways that generate and retain support to ensure everyone in our community that needs food has the access they need.

Our mission is critical, our impact is tangible, and the unparalleled work of our programs team provides all the content needed to make a compelling case for joining the fight to end hunger in Dakota County. If you are looking for a fun place to work with mission-focused colleagues where you can see the impact of your efforts, then this could be the job for you!

• We strive to be dependable, reliable, and consistent.
• We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• We listen first, learn second, and adapt third.
• We make decisions in alignment with our mission.
• We pitch in where and when needed.

The Open Door offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Full-time, hourly rate of $24.50-$28.00 depending upon qualifications
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance policy
• Simple IRA with up to 3% match
• Healthcare reimbursement program (ICHRA)
• Dental Plan (employer/employee share cost)
• MN Paid Family & Medical Leave (employer/employee share cost)

The Senior Communications Coordinator is an integral part of both the Communications and Development Teams. They will play a key role in advancing the mission of The Open Door by executing an integrated communications strategy. This individual will be responsible for co-creating and implementing the organization’s annual communications plan, including producing content for newsletters, appeals, email communications, social media, and website updates, under the direction of their supervisor.

They will also help capture compelling client and volunteer stories, highlight organizational initiatives, and ensure efficient and effective integrated external communications.

The Senior Communications Coordinator will report to the Senior Manager of Communications and Community and collaborate closely with the executive team, staff, and volunteers to ensure consistent and effective messaging that enhances the organization’s visibility, builds donor and community relationships, and increases public understanding of our work.

• Execute the annual communications plan, aligning with organizational goals and priorities.
• Co-develop a content calendar with the Senior Manager of Communications and Community that integrates key messages and campaigns across multiple channels (e.g., newsletters, social media, website).

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Communications and Community, Director of Development and Communications and the Executive Director to write, edit, design and distribute internal and external communications, including newsletters, donor and volunteer appeals, and impact stories.
• Capture and produce client and volunteer feature stories, ensuring they reflect the diversity and humanity of those we serve.
• Ensure all content reflects the brand, voice, and values, and aligns with the…