The Campaign Against Hunger
Marketing and Communications Associate
The Campaign Against Hunger, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
About the OrganizationThe Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) is one of the most robust anti-hunger advocates in New York City, supporting over 1 million New Yorkers facing food and economic insecurity. TCAH's mission is to empower its neighbors to lead healthier, more productive, and self-sufficient lives by increasing their access to nutritious food and related resources. TCAH's programs and services include on-site SNAP and healthcare enrollment, benefits access, job referrals, assistance with applications for city services including housing, workforce development programs for youth, a client choice superpantry, inter-generational nutrition programs, urban farming and farmer's markets, Cafe and community food distribution. With an annual budget of $21 million and a staff size of 90, TCAH is looking to expand its dynamic team. You can find out more at our website: www.tcahnyc.org
EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
The Marketing and Communications Associate will collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer to support effective organizational operations in social media, marketing and communications, and special projects. The candidate will work with TCAH's program managers, community members, elected officials, and numerous stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a firm commitment to TCAH's mission of hunger relief and food justice; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong creative talent with an aptitude for marketing and building brand equity; the capacity to influence behavior through posted content; demonstrated social skills; the ability to thrive under constraints related to time and other resources; and experience with managing and coordinating small to medium-scale events.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media and PR - 35%
Objective:
Convey the organization's mission, goals, and achievements through various communication mechanisms and media sources.Orchestrate the organization's social media presence to ensure timely, compelling, and consistent messaging to external audiences. TCAH is on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, so familiarity with each platform is essential. Many clients, donors, supporters, and volunteers interact with these accounts. The incumbent must be prepared to respond to questions appropriately, reply to comments, and share shout-outs.Capture high-quality photos and videos of TCAH's programs and events.Maintain an up-to-date list of press contacts and coordinate press interviews to ensure TCAH is constructively presented. Draft press releases, packets, and media relations content and assist in their distribution.Research media coverage and trends, communications platforms, marketing tools, and brainstorm implementation strategies.Marketing & Communications - 35%
Objective:
Support the organization's communications, marketing, and outreach efforts to promote and develop brand equity.
Reinforce the organization's communications plan, strategy, and performance indicators to ensure operational efficiency. TCAH is rapidly expanding its programs and services, so the incumbent must be comfortable adapting existing plans and strategies in a changing environment.Develop, format, and circulate all internal and external-facing print and web materials. This includes the donor newsletter, current weather, holidays, special events, notices, etc.Prepare communication materials, including event and program flyers, invitations, agendas, and brochures, to effectively relay the organization's mission and goals. The incumbent will communicate with staff to ensure the intended messages are displayed and appropriately distributed.Support the web consultant by providing timely program content changes, up-to-date statistics, and images reflective of TCAH's reality.Act as a marketing liaison between TCAH and the public, providing an informative, compelling, and comprehensive user experience.Perform general marketing functions, including selecting and ordering updated photos and artwork for internal walls; creating an informative display in the Benefits Access office; researching, designing, and ordering new external signage; and standardizing the signage for TCAH's network of urban farms.Develop and maintain mailing lists for marketing, communications, development, and advocacy purposes, including the names and contact information of elected officials, donors, and other supporters.Capture, edit, and store photos and video content to support marketing, development, and communication efforts.Special Projects - 30%
Objective:
Support the executive team to strengthen the organization's visibility, sustainability, and relationships within the community.
Provide support to the Programs Department through program planning, launch, and coordination of events.Work with the Chief Development Officer to identify, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with potential donors, local businesses, community boards, and other stakeholders, including producing marketing grant deliverables.Actively participate in community events to help align organizational strategy with social, civic, and local organizations.Provide industry intelligence and collaborate on new ideas for organizational growth.Support the executive team in managing and executing all aspects of special projects and events such as conferences, workforce graduations, community events, and fundraisers.Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to optimize volunteer involvement in promotional and fundraising activities.Position Requirements
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Passionate about the organizational mission to alleviate hunger and advance food justice2 - 3 years of communications and marketing experience, especially in a nonprofit settingExcellent interpersonal skills, with an appetite for participation in the communities we serveOrganized, timely, extremely responsible, and attentive to detailProfessional, well-mannered, confident, and well-spoken, both on the phone and in personProactive and takes initiative independentlyCreative and proficient in CRM systems such as Constant Contact and web design platforms such as CanvaProficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience managing social media platforms e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and InstagramAbility to capture compelling images and videoFlexibility to work effectively in a dynamic environmentWillingness to work at and travel to other TCAH locations
The Campaign Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.
While not exhaustive, this written job description is intended to relay the essential job functions, the general supplemental responsibilities, and the requirements for success in the Marketing and Communications Assistant role. Salary is competitive and based on experience.
Salary Range $49,800- 55,000K
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time
Competitive
Location
This position is currently accepting applications.
EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
The Marketing and Communications Associate will collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer to support effective organizational operations in social media, marketing and communications, and special projects. The candidate will work with TCAH's program managers, community members, elected officials, and numerous stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a firm commitment to TCAH's mission of hunger relief and food justice; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong creative talent with an aptitude for marketing and building brand equity; the capacity to influence behavior through posted content; demonstrated social skills; the ability to thrive under constraints related to time and other resources; and experience with managing and coordinating small to medium-scale events.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Social Media and PR - 35%
Objective:
Convey the organization's mission, goals, and achievements through various communication mechanisms and media sources.Orchestrate the organization's social media presence to ensure timely, compelling, and consistent messaging to external audiences. TCAH is on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, so familiarity with each platform is essential. Many clients, donors, supporters, and volunteers interact with these accounts. The incumbent must be prepared to respond to questions appropriately, reply to comments, and share shout-outs.Capture high-quality photos and videos of TCAH's programs and events.Maintain an up-to-date list of press contacts and coordinate press interviews to ensure TCAH is constructively presented. Draft press releases, packets, and media relations content and assist in their distribution.Research media coverage and trends, communications platforms, marketing tools, and brainstorm implementation strategies.Marketing & Communications - 35%
Objective:
Support the organization's communications, marketing, and outreach efforts to promote and develop brand equity.
Reinforce the organization's communications plan, strategy, and performance indicators to ensure operational efficiency. TCAH is rapidly expanding its programs and services, so the incumbent must be comfortable adapting existing plans and strategies in a changing environment.Develop, format, and circulate all internal and external-facing print and web materials. This includes the donor newsletter, current weather, holidays, special events, notices, etc.Prepare communication materials, including event and program flyers, invitations, agendas, and brochures, to effectively relay the organization's mission and goals. The incumbent will communicate with staff to ensure the intended messages are displayed and appropriately distributed.Support the web consultant by providing timely program content changes, up-to-date statistics, and images reflective of TCAH's reality.Act as a marketing liaison between TCAH and the public, providing an informative, compelling, and comprehensive user experience.Perform general marketing functions, including selecting and ordering updated photos and artwork for internal walls; creating an informative display in the Benefits Access office; researching, designing, and ordering new external signage; and standardizing the signage for TCAH's network of urban farms.Develop and maintain mailing lists for marketing, communications, development, and advocacy purposes, including the names and contact information of elected officials, donors, and other supporters.Capture, edit, and store photos and video content to support marketing, development, and communication efforts.Special Projects - 30%
Objective:
Support the executive team to strengthen the organization's visibility, sustainability, and relationships within the community.
Provide support to the Programs Department through program planning, launch, and coordination of events.Work with the Chief Development Officer to identify, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with potential donors, local businesses, community boards, and other stakeholders, including producing marketing grant deliverables.Actively participate in community events to help align organizational strategy with social, civic, and local organizations.Provide industry intelligence and collaborate on new ideas for organizational growth.Support the executive team in managing and executing all aspects of special projects and events such as conferences, workforce graduations, community events, and fundraisers.Coordinate with the Volunteer Manager to optimize volunteer involvement in promotional and fundraising activities.Position Requirements
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Passionate about the organizational mission to alleviate hunger and advance food justice2 - 3 years of communications and marketing experience, especially in a nonprofit settingExcellent interpersonal skills, with an appetite for participation in the communities we serveOrganized, timely, extremely responsible, and attentive to detailProfessional, well-mannered, confident, and well-spoken, both on the phone and in personProactive and takes initiative independentlyCreative and proficient in CRM systems such as Constant Contact and web design platforms such as CanvaProficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience managing social media platforms e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and InstagramAbility to capture compelling images and videoFlexibility to work effectively in a dynamic environmentWillingness to work at and travel to other TCAH locations
The Campaign Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.
While not exhaustive, this written job description is intended to relay the essential job functions, the general supplemental responsibilities, and the requirements for success in the Marketing and Communications Assistant role. Salary is competitive and based on experience.
Salary Range $49,800- 55,000K
Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time
Competitive
Location
This position is currently accepting applications.