Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Description

Care and Share exists to ensure that the one in nine Southern Coloradans at risk of hunger have access to healthy and nutritious food to thrive. We know that children without adequate access to food cannot develop successfully, families cannot plan for their future, and seniors find it more difficult to remain independent.

At Care and Share Food Bank, we change lives one meal at a time. It's more than a job title. When you join our team, you contribute to a cause you believe in and help us transform lives for the better.

Position Summary:

The Marketing Coordinator serves as a storyteller for Care and Share Food Bank, optimizing the food bank’s marketing initiatives to reach and build relationships with donors, volunteers, neighbors served, and other community partners across Southern Colorado.  This role writes and creates engaging content that sparks empathy and understanding.  Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Director, the Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of day-to-day and long-term marketing and communications plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates and reviews all internal and external marketing collateral to comply with Care and Share brand and messaging guidelines. Acts as the lead graphic designer.
• Develops and creates all social media content across all social media channels and works with the Marketing and Communications Director to develop a social media strategy.
• Creates and delivers the execution of monthly and quarterly E-Newsletter to connect and engage with donors, volunteers, partners, and employees.
• Creates and organizes the content for Care and Share’s quarterly Direct Mail newsletter to steward donors.
• Manages Care and Share’s website with up-to-date content and information to maintain and elevate the mission.
• Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications Director on storytelling efforts, including interviews, and content creation, to share Care and Share’s story and build empathy around our cause. Acts as the lead photographer.
• Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications Director and the Development team to implement signature events and campaigns.
• Represents Care and Share by providing tours, tabling at events, and speaking at community events.
• Oversees all Care and Share apparel and other branded materials, including working with vendors, placing orders (while staying within budgetary constraints), and distributing as needed.
• Maintains Care and Share brand and messaging guidelines and ensures they are adhered to.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Intermediate with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, LightRoom, Illustrator) preferred.
• Proficient with Constant Contact or similar email marketing platform.
• Proficient with Word Press.
• Intermediate in photography and ability to learn Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a variety of people with varied backgrounds.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to actively listen and capture stories.
• Knowledge of social media channels and a general understanding of how to use them.
• Desire to further the mission of Care and Share.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in communication, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Two years of experience in graphic design and photography.

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer mixed with periods of time standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. 

Travel Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance that meets Colorado’s minimum standards.
• Frequent travel throughout Colorado is required.

Note: Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Additional Information:

• Pay: $20 to $24 per hour

• Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance, PTO, 401k match

Care and Share is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent and foster an environment where the unique skills, capabilities, viewpoints, and dissenting opinions of all employees are valued – enhancing empathy creativity, and innovation. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.