Company description
The Common Market is a nonprofit regional food distributor on a mission to connect urban communities with local food from sustainable family farms. We do this by:
- selling fresh, healthy food to community institutions,
- creating a supply chain for farmers and ranchers who are at the forefront of creating an equitable and resilient food system,
- and providing avenues for values-aligned wholesale food procurement, guiding our partners to see the full value of the food and its impact on the health of their people, community and environment.
We strive to improve food security, farm viability, and community and ecological health across the country.
The Common Market currently has hubs in four regions: the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Texas, and Great Lakes. Each location operates independently, managing its own infrastructure and local staff. “The Commons,” our centralized location, provides support across the organization. We are actively expanding to other U.S. regions to build a nation of vibrant regional food systems!
Job description
The Common Market is seeking a highly motivated and creative Communications Associate to join our team. As a nonprofit regional food distributor, we are on a mission to connect communities and institutions to local, sustainable food from family farms. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and executing various communication efforts to promote our mission and engage our audiences.
As the Communications Associate, your tasks will include assisting in the development and execution of communication strategies, managing social media platforms, writing and editing content for various channels, maintaining the organization's website, and supporting the design and production of marketing materials. You will closely collaborate with the Communications Director to ensure the Salesforce CRM is kept up-to-date and assist in implementing cybersecurity measures. Moreover, you will be in charge of ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for sustainable food systems and strong technical skills. If you are a creative thinker, a team player, and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the food system, then we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a similar role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Salesforce CRM and report generation
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity management and threat mitigation
- Proficiency in social media management and content creation
- Experience with website content management systems (Craft CMS)
- Knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Passion for sustainable food systems and promoting local, sustainable food
- Office Location: Houston, TX - Candidates located within Texas will be considered
Benefits
- $60k annually
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)
- Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
Compensation
this position is: salaried, 50k-75k
Location
job can be done remotely
Application instructions
This job expired on October 08, 2024
Deadline
September 09, 2024