Communications Coordinator

Overview

$19.33 – $22.74 hourly. This position is eligible for a 5% bilingual differential if the successful candidate meets the Food Share standard on an oral proficiency exam.

This position is Open Until Filled. Applications will be first reviewed on March 6th and after that as they are received. For immediate consideration, apply by March 6th.

Communications Coordinator

Position Type: Regular full-time

Summary of Role: Marion Polk Food Share seeks a motivated Communications Coordinator to lead content production to communicate the breadth and depth of the Food Share’s work and mission to bring people together to end hunger and its root causes.

• An Exceptional Listener and Creative Communicator. You have warm empathy that empowers people to share their story in an inclusive and respectful way. You’re a natural storyteller with solid writing skills and the ability to create original public content on behalf of the Food Share.
• You are a team player. You are quick to lend a hand, support both small and big projects, gain trust from staff and community partners, and are willing to collaborate. You convey information clearly, listen actively, and can ask questions.
• Resourceful & Adaptable. You’re at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You have a positive, can-do attitude and identify creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
• A Do-er. You are a master organizer and planner, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A Lifelong Learner. You strive to keep current with local and national news, as well as trends in online and community spaces.

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining updated narrative, photos and program statistics for donor engagement, quarterly newsletter, and social media, in partnership with the Communications Manager.

• Create and maintain updated narrative, photos and program statistics for donor engagement, quarterly newsletter, and social media, in partnership with the Communications Manager.
• Manage the Food Share’s physical brand through logo wear and both internal and external branded signage in the Food Share building.
• Work with Communications Manager to maintain social media accounts, including post scheduling and message response.
• Provide copywriting support for social media, press releases, newsletter articles, and the website with the ability to draft clear, concise, and engaging content for various platforms and audiences.
• Create annual donor impact reports for Food Share program areas, gather necessary information and photos from program staff and participants to effectively communicate donor impact.
• Develop and create monthly stewardship communications for leadership-level donors with the Communications Manager.
• Create branded presentations and/or collateral for Food Share staff in community presentations and meetings.
• Develop organizational tour materials and talking points; lead tours as needed.
• Develop and maintain donor recognition communications and signage.

We are the regional food bank bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk Counties. Support from our local community enables the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals, and to carry out programs addressing the root causes of hunger.

At the Food Share, our commitment is to:

• Treat all people as our neighbor.
• Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks.
• Listen first and seek to understand.
• Focus on shared goals.
• Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity, and act equitably.

This position requires some onsite work hours, however remote work options may be available for some of the schedule. Work may be performed at a workstation using a computer and telephone, and occasionally involve lifting objects over 30 pounds. Work may involve varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and travel. May require evenings and weekends and more than 40 hours per week during peak…