Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is hiring: Media & Communications Man

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) is looking for a full-time Media and Communications Manager, based in our Minneapolis office.

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Who are you?

You are a skilled communicator who thrives at collaborating effectively in team settings, leading areas of work and working independently. Your communications expertise should range from media relations and strategy, to writing and editing skills to communications planning and strategy. Your passion for sustainable agriculture, food systems and climate change is backed by relevant experience in these fields. Your exceptional project management skills enable you to manage a diverse workload and adapt to new projects as programmatic needs evolve. You have a track record of building effective media relationships, securing meaningful coverage and delivering excellence in writing and editing across various formats. Your experience in developing and executing strategic communications plans makes you an ideal candidate. Most importantly, you’re deeply motivated by IATP’s mission and vision to contribute to the organization’s impactful work.

Who are we?

IATP is a nonprofit policy advocacy organization with its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our mission is to work locally and globally at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. Staff match high-level research and analysis with on-the-ground engagement to bring good policy into practice. In addition to our headquarters in Minneapolis, we have small offices in Washington, D.C. and Berlin, Germany. (More at iatp.org)

The Position :

The Media and Communications Manager will work with our small communications team as well as our program and development staff. They will oversee traditional media relations, contribute to digital media strategies and implementation and help develop programmatic and organizational communications strategy. This person will edit all IATP publications, ranging from articles to reports, press releases, email communications and more. They will compile and send IATP’s newsletter and assist in disseminating other external email communications. The Media and Communications Manager is expected to participate in team and organizational strategy meetings.

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Benefits and Compensation :

Compensation for this position is based upon qualifications and experience, with a starting annual salary of $62,000 $72,000. IATP offers excellent health insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, employer paid life, AD&D and LTD insurance, and an optional employer paid mobile phone plan. Enjoy a lively, collegial, flexible and dog-friendly work environment. This is a hybrid position in the Minneapolis office and requires two in-person workdays per week.

How to Apply :

Please combine your resume, cover letter and two writing samples into a single PDF and submit to jobs@iatp.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after January 31 . No phone calls.

IATP is committed to the principle of equity. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms — skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspective to the team and encourage everyone to apply.

IATP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status or any other characteristic as established by law.

Salary : $62,000 - $72,000