Head of Marketing and Communications

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Sharing Excess | Full Time Hybrid with National Travel as needed - Philadelphia or NYC Metro Area Preferred

About Sharing Excess

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates across the country, distributing 2 million pounds of food every week (100 million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners nationwide.

Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names and brands on the planet (MrBeast, Tony Robbins, Billie Eilish, Dole) to bring awareness to our mission. Now we’re seeking individuals to join our team who can deliver with excellence, raise the bar, and are (above all) passionate about making the world a better place.

• Reports to the COO
• Direct reports:
  Content Associates
• Other key relationships:
  • CEO/Founder
  • Development Team
  • Leadership Team

The Head of Marketing and Communications will shape how the world sees Sharing Excess. You will guide the creative strategy, refine the brand, and lead the storytelling that brings national attention to our work. You will build a cohesive marketing engine that spans social, press, video, partnerships and events, and you will work closely with leadership to grow a brand that stands out.

You will manage a small but mighty team, collaborate across departments, and create clear narratives that move people to share, give, and take action. This role is central to how we expand our influence, attract new partners, and build a movement that changes how America thinks about food waste and food access.

• Build and lead the full marketing and communications strategy across social, press, video, design and email
• Shape the creative direction and brand voice for Sharing Excess and ensure every channel feels cohesive, modern and mission-aligned
• Manage a small team of content creators and guide them toward consistently strong, high-quality output
• Develop campaigns that raise awareness, grow our audience and support fundraising, including close collaboration with the Development team on major appeals, donor communications and multi-channel fundraising efforts
• Lead partnerships of all shapes and sizes, from creators and brands to local collaborators, ensuring clear messaging, strong creative integration and measurable impact
• Manage social media strategy, content calendars, major announcements and trend-informed creative
• Strengthen storytelling by capturing the work on the ground, lifting up recipient and volunteer voices and translating operational impact into narratives that inspire action
• Lead newsletters, website content, fundraising communications and core brand materials
• Support major events with creative concepts, promotional plans and on-site coverage
• Work closely with Development, Operations, Community Engagement and senior leadership to ensure internal and external communications reflect the full scope of our mission
• Review analytics and audience insights to refine strategy, guide decision-making and strengthen performance
• Manage external creative partners or agencies when needed

• At least five years of experience leading marketing, communications or brand strategy
• Strong and beautiful design sensibility and comfort working with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories
• A track record of building up cohesive brands and managing multi-channel campaigns
• Experience managing social media strategy, including trend analysis, content calendars and creative direction
• The ability to guide creative projects from concept to execution while managing timelines and priorities
• Experience collaborating across departments and supporting fundraising, events or partnerships
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to connect authentically with people across audiences

• Experience…