Communications Director

Communications Director Position

Founded in 1988, Food & Friends provides freshly prepared meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other life-challenging illnesses. Our team of seventy employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and multiple counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively develop and manage an integrated strategic communications plan to promote and position Food & Friends’ brand including media relations, digital platforms and digital fundraising, social media, advertising and print collateral, and external community partnerships.
• Create and execute media campaigns highlighting fundraising initiatives, service programs, and organizational achievements.
• Produce written, visual, and video-based content; develop talking points, op-eds, press releases, and donor impact reports; and regularly update the website with fresh content (SEO).
• Supervise a Communications Manager who oversees digital fundraising and social media communications.
• Lead monthly editorial meetings and maintain organization-wide editorial calendar.
• Help staff the Communications Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Build and foster relationships with diverse media entities and vendors.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree, valid driver’s license, and at least 7-10 years related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with online/digital fundraising, direct response marketing campaigns, or related interactive customer relationship management.
• Superb written and verbal communications skills; excellent project management skills.
• Mastery of a variety of communications mediums including print, web, social media, and video.
• Knowledge of content management systems (preferably WordPress), basic HTML, SEO, Google Analytics, video editing software, email marketing software (preferably Mailchimp), and graphic design applications (preferably Adobe Creative Suite).
• Appreciation for diversity. Must be a strong copywriter with a skill for storytelling and making compelling media pitches.

Application:

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Mr. Lucas Ginn

Email: [email protected]

Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer.