Nutrition Services Communication Specialist

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 (one) year of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Proficiency in DSLR still and video photography preferred.
• At least three (3) years of food industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in managing multiple social media platforms. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Demonstrated proficiency on both Macintosh and PC platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency required in desktop publishing, Microsoft and Adobe Creative suites, and Windows operating systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in presentation design and public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple assignments, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Annual Contract: 250 days

$58,735 (BA 3)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

• Shoot, edit, produce, and distribute photographs and videos for websites, publications, or social media accounts.
• Frequent travel to district campuses and facilities to ensure that merchandising standards are being upheld.
• Create engaging content for distribution via social media or traditional media channels.
• Use multiple social media channels to enhance the department profile, including live tweets, Instagram posts, and stories, posting photo albums and updates to Facebook, and videos to YouTube.
• Maintain the Nutrition Services Department web page.
• Plan marketing and promotional activities as needed to support department, state, and federal initiatives.
• Coordinate with the communications department on the promotion of marketing initiatives.
• Design department marketing collateral including signage and outreach materials.
• Design promotional items such as staff shirts and event giveaways.
• Seek involvement of campus and department staff members, community organizations, and health professionals to promote department goals.
• Create and produce marketing materials to promote new or improved menu items. Coordinate with department administrators to develop and implement procedures for menu changes.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
• Support the Nutrition Services Department with regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, Customer Engagement, and the Director of Nutrition Services.

All nutrition service employees must use good body mechanics and follow safe working procedures including infection control. The employee must report any unsafe condition to a manager or supervisor and demonstrate no on-the-job injuries due to a lack of good safety practices. On-the-job accidents must be reported immediately to the manager or supervisor and an accident report completed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer. Occasional district-wide travel.

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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