Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is hiring: Marketing Coordinator in Lowell

JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing Coordinator will support the Director of Marketing and Communications in all aspects of marketing for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in creating and updating engaging print and digital marketing materials.
• Research and write content for newsletters, client stories, agency spotlights, and more when requested.
• Write and produce complete stories about people for organizational use while implementing the best nonprofit storytelling models for ethical and equitable storytelling.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and official organizational statements.
• Draft clear, concise, and engaging copy for a variety of marketing materials, including brochures, email campaigns, and fundraising appeals.
• Manage story and testimonial bank; assist with finding stories and quotes to use for various purposes.
• Create eye-catching and informative images for social media, web, and print marketing materials as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop compelling messaging for campaigns, initiatives, and announcements.
• Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries and assist in managing media relations and public-facing communications when the Director of Marketing and Communications is unavailable.
• Help manage the design and content on the NWAFB website.
• Take photographs to use in marketing efforts.
• Assist in creating powerful commercials for television and radio.
• Assist with all Feeding America national campaigns requiring local support as directed.
• Develop strong relationships with donors, volunteers, vendors, and others to advance effective communication and
• Design visual content for social media, email, print, and web that aligns with brand guidelines and campaign goals.
• Create and format marketing documents, flyers, reports, and advertisements using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure all written and visual content reflects NWAFB's tone, style, and brand standards.
• Provide support for large-scale events and projects.
• Attend community events as needed to represent the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & RELATED EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat, Hootsuite, and/or Canva is required.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to be covered under the organization's auto insurance are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of NWAFB's mission, priorities, programs, policies, and procedures.
• A desire to make a difference and do something good for others.
• A high degree of integrity that garners the trust and respect of others.
• A willingness to work at mobile pantries as needed to provide additional support.
• The ability to travel, working evenings and weekends to meet job requirements.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more.
• Proficiency in utilizing Google Analytics, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Hootsuite, and Canva.
• A natural storytelling ability.
• The ability to come up with creative content, design, and solutions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to plan, implement, and administer communications within established deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to solve problems quickly and effectively and work independently to achieve organizational goals.
• The ability to work with and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong internet knowledge.

The food bank requires, as a condition of employment, that all applicants consent to and authorize a pre-employment and/or continued employment verification of their background, driving record and drug screening.