Communications Manager Slow Food USA
- Date Posted November 18, 2014
- Location Brooklyn, NY
- Category Nonprofit
- Job Type Full-Time
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, curate and distribute print and digital materials, including:
- Membership collateral, including brochures and postcards
- Annual Reports
- Various other publications and materials such as programmatic handbooks, recipe cards, buttons, banners, and more, as determined appropriate to advance communications strategies
- Create online communications assets, including:
- E-newsletters and emails
- Slow Food USA website: manage content creation, maintenance and design
- Social networking platforms: implement social media communications, particularly Slow Food USA’s Twitter and Facebook feeds, and oversee development of new social and mobile media platforms, as appropriate/necessary
- Work in close collaboration with the program teams to launch and manage campaigns and other communications needs that support programmatic priorities
- Support development of online and direct mail membership acquisition, renewal and additional gift appeals, including working with development staff to develop campaign designs and appeal language
- Support development of other stewardship materials for individuals, leaders, and institutional donors, as developed in collaboration with development staff
- Grow the number of people Slow Food USA reaches through strategies including:
- Email acquisition campaigns
- Cause-related marketing opportunities
- List chaperones and exchanges, as well as organizational cross-promotions
- Magazine, media and other content-related partnerships
- Manage communications contracts, including
- IT consultants performing back-end email and web construction
- Freelance writing assignments, as appropriate/necessary
- Graphic & web design, as appropriate/necessary
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least three years related experience
- Professional experience developing and curating social media followers, particularly on Twitter and Facebook
- Interest and skills in designing online and printed pieces that grab and hold attention, and that reinforce a message and brand
- Experience in developing online campaigns in support of programmatic, development and list acquisition goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to master complex issues, convey information clearly and communicate a compelling and inspired vision
- Proficiency in a wide array of communications and information management software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, CRM databases such as MySQL and/or Salesforce, email clients such as Exact Target, as well as some knowledge of HTML
- Passion for changing the way people eat and think about their food, as well as some knowledge of the food movement
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills, including ability and desire to work well as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Ability to work long hours and weekends on occasion, when needed
- Ability to travel infrequently for Slow Food events, conferences and meetings, including internationally
Classification: Full-time Exempt Employee
Compensation: Initial compensation of $40,000 - $45,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits included.
Position reports to: Managing Director
Slow Food USA is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse community that works toward and cares about a healthy food system. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation this position is : salaried How to apply