Harvest Against Hunger · 1 day ago
Communications Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$38/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expHarvest Against Hunger (HAH) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and collaborative communicator to join their team dedicated to providing healthy food and building stronger food systems across Washington. The Communications Manager will develop and implement a strategic communications plan, create compelling content, and enhance public awareness and advocacy for the organization.
Non-profit Organizations
Hiring Manager
David Bobanick
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic communications plan
Produce compelling content for print and digital media (website, social media platforms, newsletters, brochures, media releases, advocacy messaging materials) that highlights HAH's impact and features powerful stories about the hunger relief organizations, growers, and people we help
Maintain a consistent brand identity that aligns with HAH’s mission and values
In partnership with HAH staff, coordinate the organization’s online presence, including website content and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure coverage of HAH's work, including op-eds, produced stories, broadcasts, video, and PSAs
Develop engaging social media campaigns to raise awareness, encourage community engagement, and build an informed and inspired audience
Plan and organize town hall-style events with key stakeholders to engage the public in the collective impact and challenges faced by HAH and our partners to reduce hunger and food waste
Build relationships with HAH's partners, other nonprofits, advocacy groups, and coalitions to create a unified voice on key issues
Cultivate relationships with influential figures, celebrities, or opinion leaders who can amplify HAH's advocacy messages to a broader audience
Plan and organize Farm-To-Community tour events for state and local elected officials and their staff; government agency leaders and their staff; key stakeholders; and media. These events will provide participants with a deeper understanding of programs that support small farm economic viability; provide healthy and culturally familiar food to people in need; reduce food waste and related climate impacts; and foster relationships between farmers, processors, distributors, and community agencies
Qualification
Required
3-5 years' experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or related area of work
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and stories
Experience working in non-profit organizations, either as a staff member, volunteer or board member
Strong project planning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and self-directed
Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and proficiency using Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
Familiarity with web content management systems and Canva
Experience in developing media relationships, managing press outreach, writing press releases and handling media inquiries
Experience managing advocacy campaigns
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Ability to travel within Washington state
Benefits
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunity to participate in retirement savings plan
Three weeks paid time off annually for the initial three years of employment, with increases thereafter
Paid holidays: nine scheduled holidays
Four days (one per quarter) paid volunteer time off
Twelve weeks paid family and medical leave, including leave to care for a newborn, adoptive, or foster child
Budget for technology and supplies to support partial remote work
Company
Harvest Against Hunger
Harvest Against Hunger connects farmers, truckers, volunteers and food banks to reduce food waste and hunger.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase