Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive marketing and communications program that builds on WCFB’s current messaging and establishes and upholds policies consistent with WCFB’s mission.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to develop and coordinate annual communications and fundraising priorities and plan for WCFB.
• Lead the development and monitoring of communications and development departmental budgets, revenue projections, and KPIs.
• Guide and mentor members of the communications and development team, establishing annual goals, ensuring collaboration, and fostering high performance.
• Guide and mentor member of the entire team to understand and utilize the agreed upon brand strategy of WCFB.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing insight on community engagement, donor relations, brand strategy, advocacy, and organizational culture.
• Partner with the CEO, COO and Board to support WCFB’s Strategic Visioning and Planning process. Translate that vision into a multi-year plan for growing the communications and development team, including recommendations on hiring priorities, role design, and resource allocation.
• Develop and implement a multi-faceted communications strategy that advances WCFB’s mission and strengthens understanding of hunger in Worcester County.
• Oversee brand identity, messaging, and storytelling across all platforms (website, social media, e-newsletters, video, print publications, annual report).
• Oversee the creation of clear, compelling issue briefs, educational materials, and mission focused content for diverse audiences.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, development, public affairs, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with fund development, including major gifts, annual giving, and donor stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience engaging culturally, economically, and racially diverse communities.
• Strong writing, editing, public speaking, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and complex projects.
• Ability to travel regionally and work occasional evenings for events and board meetings.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within an organization in transition.

Preferred

• Knowledge of state and federal food security practices that impact our mission and vision to create a hunger free Worcester County.
• Bilingual in a second language, Spanish preferred.
• Experience with DonorPerfect or comparable donor management databases strongly preferred.
• Expertise in digital communications, data analytics, and content strategy strongly preferred.

Benefits

• WCFB provides comprehensive and competitive benefits including paid time off, health and dental insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, health savings account, and 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match.