What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Enterprise and Community Engagement Manager position at Sonoma Family Meal?
Social Enterprise and Community Engagement Manager
Position Summary:
Sonoma Family Meal (SFM) is committed to strengthening our local food economy and nourishing our community in times of crisis and stability. During disasters, we proactively coordinate resources to provide quality emergency meals for impacted residents. Our community kitchen in north Petaluma converts locally sourced ingredients and rescued perishables into meals for families and seniors experiencing food insecurity while providing culinary career training and food-business support.
The Social Enterprise and Community Engagement Manager will manage the coordination and support the implementation of SFM Provisions (monthly meal subscription), corporate catering and assist with all SFM events. The Social Enterprise and Community Engagement Manager will oversee social enterprise communications and work with the Executive Chef to ensure successful implementation. This position will work with SFM employment partners to identify opportunities for collaboration and community events to generate revenue and visibility for the organization.
Reports to: Executive Director
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Social Enterprise
● Manage and expand social enterprise operations, including monthly meal subscription program and corporate catering, coordinating with Executive Chef, delivery drivers and kitchen team
● Manage customer relations including communicating with customers about weekly offerings and collect customer feedback
● Collect and track social enterprise data
Oversee social enterprise communications including weekly emails, social media etc.
● Develop and maintain social enterprise marketing and communication assets
● Grow clientele, including meal subscription and corporate catering clients and oversee strategic growth with culinary team
● Manage corporate catering clientele and coordinate orders and delivery
● Work with the Executive Director to develop and monitor annual budgets for social enterprises.
● Create and refine processes to ensure products and services are delivered efficiently, consistently and reliably
● Mitigate day‐to‐day operational challenges across social enterprise revenue activities
Events
● Manage cooking class program at kitchen, recruiting chefs and developing class concepts with SFM team
● Develop and manage kitchen events with SFM team, including guest chef dinners, pop-ups and other community events
● Assist in additional events, including coordinating communication, fundraising, partnerships, staffing etc.
Data Management
● Work with SFM team to manage data management software pertaining to SFM Provisions, fundraising and events
Community Engagement
● Represent SFM/SFM Provisions at community events
● Conduct outreach in local culinary and food community to identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration
Qualifications:
● Passion for Sonoma Family Meal’s mission and vision.
● Hospitality/food industry business management experience, particularly in driving sales growth and setting achievable goals.
● Experience developing and executing successful marketing, communications, and sales plans in a growing business/organization.
● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Excellent organizational skills, commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
● Good judgment and ability to function independently.
● Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, Squarespace and social media web platforms.
● Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is $75-80k with comprehensive benefits.
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover Whitney Reuling at whitney@sonomafamilymeal.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000