Position Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports To: Development Director

Status: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Hourly pay $21

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, this position requires availability for occasional weekends and evening events.

Benefits: We offer a competitive and extensive benefits package, including an incremental PTO Plan, 14 paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday. Medical & Dental insurance plans with the majority paid by the employer.

Summary: The Communications Coordinator supports the Development Team with media relations, publications, and the preparation of collateral materials. This position is responsible for researching, creating, writing, organizing, and disseminating information regarding FARSB’s needs, activities, events, issues, and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor press clippings, add and frequently update media coverage page on the website

• Identify opportunities and pitch stories that promote FARSB’s mission and programs to local and regional media

• Draft factsheets and public service announcements

• Prepare and distribute media kits, news releases, blogs, letters to the editor, media advisories, fact sheets, and other press materials in support of outreach efforts, special events, grant commitments, and cause marketing campaigns

• Develop content and deliver our internal monthly staff newsletter to all staff

• Collect and archive testimonials/quotes/photos from volunteers and food bank recipients

• Responsible for maintaining an accurate and current media contacts directory

• Log media coverage and generate weekly media coverage reports

• Conduct tours and off-site presentations

• Assisting the Development Team as needed

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, English, Communications, or a related field

• Experience regarding essay or journalistic writing, English grammar, and experience using specific communication styles for digital, print, and mass media(Current writing samples required)

• Experience researching topics and correlating information

• Understanding of communications and media principles, procedures, and best practices used in mass communication

• Deadline-oriented and able to meet time-sensitive project goals

• Experience developing and implementing communication plans and strategies

• Familiarity with Southern California media outlets

• Valid California’s driver’s license with insurable driving record

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Organization Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Extended periods of sitting at desk on phone and computer

• Office and distribution center environment with moderate noise at food bank location

• Conduct tours throughout the 70,000 sq. ft. Food Bank facility

• Able to drive throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties for meetings and events

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The abovementioned requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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