Responsibilities

• Lead storyteller and is responsible for leading all of Second Helpings’ marketing and communications efforts through innovative content creation, consistency of voice, and effective project management to enhance Second Helpings’ image in the broader marketplace.
• The Marketing & Communications Manager role is pivotal to the Second Helpings development team, working collaboratively throughout the year on projects to support annual operating funds and signature fundraising events like Tonic Ball, Corks & Forks and Giving Tuesday.
• This manager also supervises the Multimedia Designer and any potential interns.
• Works closely with our program staff to highlight and celebrate our community partnerships, recruit students for our Culinary Job Training program, and attract volunteers to support our mission.
• A successful candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• General Marketing & Communications:
• Responsible for editorial direction, design direction, production and distribution of all publications (print and digital).
• Develop, research, and write the monthly enews, biannual printed newsletter, annual sustainability report, and other publications.
• Lead marketing/advertising for fundraising events, coordinate messaging, and help team execute events through active participation on event day(s).
• Coordinate media interest in Second Helpings and ensure regular contact with media through proactive media outreach as well as fielding media requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience can be substituted for a degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
• Proven results in implementing marketing and communications strategic plans
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional proofreading skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines
• Proactive and independently manages projects to completion
• High level of creativity and strong sense of visual design
• Proven results in content creation and managing social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and analytics technologies to engage a diverse audience

Preferred

• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software (Edits, Capcut) is desirable
• Experience working with volunteers is desirable

Benefits

• Parking and lunch are provided.