Marketing and Public Relations Manager

Job Title: Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Second Harvest Food Bank of ECI

Status:Full Time, Exempt

Place in the Organization:

• Report to the Director of Fundraising and Development in all aspects of marketing and public relations

Purpose:

• Create and manage efforts that increase brand awareness, communicate program impact, and drive revenue to grow Second Harvest Food Bank of ECI.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the marketing activities of the organization, including but not limited to our website, brand management, and social media
• Work as part of the Development team to support fundraising and development goals of the organization
• Maintain and update Second Harvest’s visual identity
• Cultivate community relationships throughout our 8-county service area
• Assist with future capital campaigns
• Build and maintain media relations
• Draft and distribute press releases, media kits, and other PR materials
• Develop and implement communications plans for managing organizational crises
• Serve as the primary contact for external communications with stakeholders
• Monitor public perception of the organization and manage efforts to maintain a positive image
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Fundraising and Development

Specific Skills:

• The ability to think creatively and work within a budget for maximum impact
• Demonstrate experience and success in communicating our message, managing our public image in all forms of media and in person
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong graphic design skills
• Professional interaction with all people in all places
• Proven project management skills
• Successful handling of routine clerical and administrative tasks for program communication, special events, capital campaigns, marketing campaigns, and organizational messaging
• The ability to absorb and clearly communicate statistical information regarding relationship impact and hunger data
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• The ability to use discretion and independent judgment in time management to meet our objectives

Requirements:

• Provide a positive presence in a teamwork environment
• Present a professional image to the public
• Marketing/fundraising or related experience
• MS Office Suite proficient
• Adobe Creative Suite experience proficient
• WordPress knowledge and experience proficient
• 3 years Marketing experience preferred or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Ability to work on the telephone and computer for 4 hours at a time
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle
• Ability to bend and lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Ability to work with diverse personality types

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Muncie, IN 47303 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Muncie, IN 47303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $57,000