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La Cocina - Nonprofit Kitchen Incubator · 6 days ago

Communications Manager

San Francisco

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $91K/yr

La Cocina is a nonprofit organization that transforms economic barriers faced by women, immigrants, and people of color in the food industry. The Communications Manager will lead strategic communications to amplify La Cocina’s mission and impact, promoting core services and events through storytelling and managing various communication channels.

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Responsibilities

Dedicate 5% of your time directly supporting and engaging with program participants and graduates through technical assistance and curriculum support, event participation, and business promotion

Champion La Cocina's goals while upholding our core values of hospitality, community, opportunity, and inclusivity

Participate in annual planning, budgeting, staff review processes, and recruiting initiatives as part of our collaborative culture focused on collective growth

Lead mission-aligned messaging that supports organization objectives and elevates entrepreneurs' voices through compelling narratives, increasing awareness and driving engagement across all channels:

Write and develop compelling content that captures entrepreneur journeys and La Cocina’s impact; create storytelling strategies and tactics that engage diverse stakeholders across platforms; maintain and manage the communications calendar

Oversee communications across digital platforms, print collateral, and media outreach to maintain consistent, mission-connected storytelling

Manage consulting partners in design, PR, and social media for cohesive brand execution; capture content for storytelling and promotional needs

Lead marketing communications for campaigns, events, and initiatives; monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed

Facilitate internal communications to maintain team alignment and shared messaging

Maintain brand consistency and quality control across all external materials

Monitor communication channel metrics and prepare reports to inform strategy and demonstrate impact, assessing and adapting strategies

Maintain accurate reporting in systems including Salesforce to support impact measurement

Collaborate across teams (Development, Program, and Sales) to support storytelling, fundraising, and sales efforts

Serve as La Cocina ambassador with strong knowledge of food equity and social justice movements and emerging trends, sharing insights to inform communications approach

Qualification

Communications strategyBilingual SpanishBilingual EnglishStorytellingSocial media expertiseContent creationProject managementCrisis communicationInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Progressively responsible communications experience; storytelling in nonprofit and/or social justice organizations a plus

Proven success leading multi-channel communications strategies and campaigns

Portfolio demonstrating a range of content creation, storytelling, and measurable campaign impact

Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain internal and external partnerships

Experience managing consulting partners, creative teams, and external collaborators

Project management skills to coordinate complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines

Proficiency or adaptability with La Cocina's tools and platforms - namely Mailchimp, Slack, Google Drive, Canva, Salesforce, Eventbrite, and Webflow

Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills to engage diverse stakeholders

Social media expertise (Instagram, LinkedIn) with strategic insight into brand voice, content, and audience growth

Exceptional storytelling skills across formats and audiences, with a focus on compelling, mission-aligned narratives

Experience in nonprofit, social justice, or food industry communications, with a commitment to ongoing learning in immigrant justice, racial equity, and economic development

Strategic thinking to connect communications to organizational goals and broader social movements

Ability to adapt to emerging situations, shifting priorities, and unexpected opportunities in a mission-driven environment

Crisis communication skills with the ability to respond calmly, empathetically, and in alignment with organizational values