Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist

Position Title

Marketing and Community Engagement Specialist

Supervisor

Marketing Director as primary, Executive Director secondary for fundraising responsibilities.

Employee Status

40 hours/week Non-exempt

We value diversity in all of its forms and strive to have our employment practices reflect that. As such, we are an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate based on disability or other legally protected categories. If an employee has a disability that makes it difficult to perform their job duties, they are encouraged to notify us to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Position Summary

This role strengthens Food Connects' organization-wide communications, fundraising, and community presence. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Director and the Executive Director, this position supports content development, campaigns, donor relationships, communications and community engagement efforts that support Food Connects' programs. This role is a key driver of community visibility and engagement on behalf of the organization, representing Food Connects at events and building relationships that grow our audience, impact and donor pipeline.

Core Competencies

• Written Communication: The ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.
• Persuasive Communication: The ability to plan and deliver oral and written communications that make an impact and persuade their intended audiences.
• Building Collaborative Relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Thoroughness: Ensuring that one’s own and others’ work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agree