Responsibilities

• Manages company brand and reputation -- elevates Company reputation and visibility in the marketplace
• Develops, implements and manages a comprehensive internal and external communication strategy
• Interfaces with CEO on strategic and regular messaging both internally and externally including monthly communications, town hall formats and new ideas
• Directs public relations agency in implementing media and public relations strategy
• Drives corporate messaging strategy including development and implementation
• Directs social media strategy and new modes of communication and engagement
• Liaises and coordinates content and spokespeople with operations, strategic partners and clients
• Provides communication counsel to senior management
• Develops rich and creative content
• Directs first-level crisis communication with associates, clients and media

Requirements

• Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in public relations, communications or journalism
• Seven or more years of professional corporate communications/ public relations experience required
• A strategic thinker
• Previous management experience ideal
• Foodservice or education industry experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Broad knowledge of social media
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs