Communications Manager

Communications Manager – Stony Brook, NY

Salary: $70,000 – $75,000 per year

Other Compensation:

Culin Art Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare, and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities across 18 states. The company’s diverse client portfolio offers broad career advancement opportunities within multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Culin Art is seeking a hospitality‑mindful Communications Manager to join the dynamic on‑campus team at Stony Brook University. This role will manage and support the communication strategy for Culin Art @ SBU while maintaining assigned projects and programs.

• Managing and supporting internal communications initiatives such as soliciting, proofing, editing, and organizing content & design for associate communications, newsletters, and company‑wide announcements.
• Building and executing an ongoing social media content strategy, generating story ideas, planning campaigns, writing, editing, and publishing content for platforms including Facebook, Linked In, and Instagram.
• Conducting ongoing social media and content audits to evaluate effectiveness, receptivity, and recall, and taking appropriate actions based on results.
• Managing content distribution and team project management across platforms such as Facebook, Linked In, Instagram, and digital marketing tools.
• Originating and overseeing the creation of marketing and communications collateral to ensure consistency with the organization’s brand, including white papers, website copy, and more.
• Supporting external communications initiatives by creating content for clients, outside shareholders, and brand awareness opportunities.
• Assisting with communication and partnership opportunities for community and program initiatives, and managing all company award submissions.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate communications role; experience managing others (interns or specialists) a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency with digital food photography and videography a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to build and manage corporate relationships with key influencers, including senior support teams and operational leaders.
• Extreme attention to detail; self‑directed and proactive.
• Works well under pressure and adapts to short deadlines and tight turnaround situations.
• Readily accepts ownership and maintains a positive, supportive attitude with a "team" mentality.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave

Culin Art is a member of Compass Group USA.  to learn more about the Compass Story!

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. We reserve the right to modify or change the essential functions based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.