Bilingual Communications, Marketing & Events Lead

Marion Polk Food Share; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

401K retirement contributions

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Job summary

Marion Polk Food Share is seeking a Communications, Marketing and Events Manager to provide strategic leadership for communications, marketing and events, driving community engagement and awareness of our mission. You will support revenue growth and foster collaboration within the Development, Marketing and Communications team.

You will shape donor communications, lead a team, oversee food drives and events, manage brand messaging, ensure an up-to-date website and robust social media presence,

Qualifications

• Professional experience in communications and marketing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interest in visiting and participating in Food Share programs.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse colleagues and external contacts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive within Marion and Polk counties.
• Must review and agree to Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Standards.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check.
• A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant, full-time work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience interviewing and telling the stories of people in vulnerable situations.
• An understanding of hunger and its root causes.
• Experience hiring and supervising staff.
• Social media, graphic design, photography and/or video experience.
• Media relations experience.
• Event planning experience.
• WordPress experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, staff, food pantry managers, and volunteers to gather information and impact stories.
• Write newsletter articles and donor messages to communicate the impact of donor support.
• Hire, lead, coach, develop, and evaluate communications & marketing staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, high-performing culture.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations, workflows, and resource allocation to ensure effective delivery of communications & marketing strategies.
• Provide strategic oversight for food and fund drives and events that meet organizational goals.
• Create print collateral, including posters, brochures, advertising, and signage.
• Review and approve collateral drafted by other departments.
• Maintain and update the Food Share’s style guide.
• Ensure the website is up-to-date and supports giving, volunteering, getting help, and learning.
• Maintain active presence on social media.
• Develop relationships with media contacts and write stories/press releases.
• Assist with tours and presentations as needed.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

Events management

Storytelling

Public speaking

Donor communications

Social media

Newsletters

Project management

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Driver’s license

Ethical standards

WordPress

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years relevant full-time experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WordPress

Job description

Marion Polk Food Share is seeking a Communications, Marketing and Events Manager to provide strategic leadership for communications, marketing and events, driving community engagement and awareness of our mission. You will support revenue growth and foster collaboration within the Development, Marketing and Communications team.

You will shape donor communications, lead a team, oversee food drives and events, manage brand messaging, ensure an up-to-date website and robust social media presence,