Communications Director
Food & Friends - Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20011Work at Food & Friends
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Overview
Food & Friends seeks a Communications Director to strategically lead and coordinate our communications program to position Food & Friends as a leader in the Food as Medicine movement and support fundraising and operations. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Communications Director will:
collaboratively develop and manage an integrated strategic communications plan across a variety of platforms (print, digital, broadcast media, video) to promote and position Food & Friends’ brand;create and execute media campaigns highlighting fundraising initiatives, service programs, and organizational achievements;produce written, visual, and video-based content; develop talking points, op-eds, press releases, and donor impact reports;supervise a Communications Manager focused on digital communications, web and social media;lead monthly editorial meetings and maintain the organization-wide editorial calendar; andbuild and foster relationships with the Board communications committee, diverse media entities, and vendors.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned communications professional to apply their talents on behalf of a well-established and growing regional charity. Must be willing to work in a traditional office environment.
The successful candidate will be a strategically-minded professional with experience in marketing and brand management and familiarity with a variety of traditional and digital communications platforms. Requires at least 7-10 years related experience and a valid driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience with online/digital fundraising, email marketing campaigns, or related interactive customer relationship management. Additional requirements include superb written and verbal communications skills; excellent project management skills; mastery of a variety of communications mediums including print, web, social media, and video; knowledge of content management systems (preferably WordPress), basic HTML, SEO, Google Analytics, video editing software, and graphic design applications (preferably Adobe Creative Suite); and an appreciation for diversity. Must have a marketing mindset with a skill for storytelling and making compelling media pitches. Offer of employment contingent upon a pre-employment drug test.
Food & Friends provides a competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical, dental, disability, retirement plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, weekly short Fridays, and three weeks of paid leave for new hires. Food & Friends is Metro accessible and has free on-site parking.
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Mr. Lucas Ginn
Email: apply@foodandfriends.org
Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer