Communications and Marketing Associate

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Driven by our mission to solve hunger and our vision of a hunger free Wisconsin, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is bringing more people together around the table to solve hunger. We are the leading hunger-relief organization in the state, operating food banks in Milwaukee and the Fox Valley. We are proud members of Feeding America, a national network of more than 200 food banks across the country, and the largest domestic hunger-relief agency here in the United States.

Together with our members, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin provides healthy and nutritious food to 400,000 people who are facing hunger each year. We are also leading collaborations with community partners to develop innovative solutions to improve the health of our communities.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin distributes more than 25 million pounds of healthy and nutritious food to 600+ members, including food pantries, meal programs and shelters throughout 36 counties in eastern Wisconsin. That equates to more than 21 million meals a year to nearly 400,000 people, including 124,000 children and 41,000 seniors.

http://feedingamericawi.org

Position Details

Communications and Marketing Associate
Job
Full-time
6/15/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee or Little Chute, WI

This position can be based in Milwaukee or Little Chute, Wisconsin.

Are you ready to leave your fingerprint on solving hunger in Wisconsin? You will support communications and marketing project needs for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin (FAEW) focusing on printed publications, social media, digital media, and events. You will help raise public awareness and support for the organization and our mission as we work toward our vision of a hunger-free Wisconsin. You will help increase the visibility of the FAEW brand and establish the organization as the leading voice in hunger relief in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the implementation of a strategic marketing and communications plan to build positive brand awareness, understanding, and support of the Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin mission
  • Support the design and creation of annualreport
  • Project manage e-newsletters, visual collateral (e.g. posters, postcards, flyers,ads) and other written communications
  • Manage digital strategy, including social media and other digital communications
  • Manage website (Knowledge of Wordpress preferred)
  • Write stories for printed publications, e-newsletters, website, and social media
  • Serve as external spokesperson, as necessary
  • Assist with logistics and execution of campaigns andevents

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Journalism, Marketing or Communications preferred)
  • 1-3 years minimum communications or marketing experience
  • Strong written and oral communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally and create positive relationships
  • Strong knowledge of social media, website content management systems, and email communication
  • Graphic design skills preferred (InDesign, Photoshop preferred, full Adobe Creative Suite desirable)
  • The ability to work with individuals from diverse populations
  • Strong relationship building and networking skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Valid Driver’s license, proof of insurance and transportation to support work activities
  • Ability to work occasional weekends and/or evenings as required for FAEW events
  • Ability to bend, twist, climb and reach above shoulders, kneel, squat, sit, and stand
  • Ability to see, talk and hear to exchange accurate information with internal and external individuals
  • Ability to use keyboard, manipulate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms

Exceptional benefits including robust health, dental and vision plans, 16 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, life, short- and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.


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