Sharing Excess · 3 weeks ago
Head of Marketing and Communications
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expSharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a mission to save food and feed communities. The Head of Marketing and Communications will shape the company's public image, guiding creative strategy and leading a team to develop impactful marketing campaigns that raise awareness and support fundraising efforts.
Food TrucksNon Profit
Responsibilities
Build and lead the full marketing and communications strategy across social, press, video, design and email
Shape the creative direction and brand voice for Sharing Excess and ensure every channel feels cohesive, modern and mission-aligned
Manage a small team of content creators and guide them toward consistently strong, high-quality output
Develop campaigns that raise awareness, grow our audience and support fundraising, including close collaboration with the Development team on major appeals, donor communications and multi-channel fundraising efforts
Lead partnerships of all shapes and sizes, from creators and brands to local collaborators, ensuring clear messaging, strong creative integration and measurable impact
Manage social media strategy, content calendars, major announcements and trend-informed creative
Strengthen storytelling by capturing the work on the ground, lifting up recipient and volunteer voices and translating operational impact into narratives that inspire action
Lead newsletters, website content, fundraising communications and core brand materials
Support major events with creative concepts, promotional plans and on-site coverage
Work closely with Development, Operations, Community Engagement and senior leadership to ensure internal and external communications reflect the full scope of our mission
Review analytics and audience insights to refine strategy, guide decision-making and strengthen performance
Manage external creative partners or agencies when needed
Qualification
Required
At least five years of experience leading marketing, communications or brand strategy
Strong and beautiful design sensibility and comfort working with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools
Excellent writing skills and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories
A track record of building up cohesive brands and managing multi-channel campaigns
Experience managing social media strategy, including trend analysis, content calendars and creative direction
The ability to guide creative projects from concept to execution while managing timelines and priorities
Experience collaborating across departments and supporting fundraising, events or partnerships
High emotional intelligence and the ability to connect authentically with people across audiences
Preferred
Experience shaping brand or campaign strategy for high-visibility companies or creators
A strong pulse on design, visual identity, and the creative styles that resonate in today's media landscape
An instinct for trending content and the ability to translate real-time moments into smart, on-brand storytelling
A background working in a startup, high-growth team or any environment that moves quickly and thrives on creative problem-solving
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Fully Covered Health Benefits
Including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the company.
401(k) with Company Match
6-8 Week Paid Family Leave
Flexible Work-From-Home Schedule
Employee Stipends
Wellness Stipend for health and fitness expenses
Technology Coverage, including cell phone and internet reimbursement
Professional Development Support
Onsite Team Retreats & Gatherings
Cool Merch
Company
Sharing Excess
Sharing Excess is a vibrant non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing the critical issue of food insecurity in the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.28MKey Investors
Simply OrganicThe Pew Charitable Trusts
2024-01-31Grant· $0.03M
2023-03-29Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Sarah DiPasquale
Head of Food Rescue Operations
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