Careers

Who We Are

Leah’s Pantry is a California-based nonprofit with a nationwide footprint in the area of trauma-informed nutrition. Our innovative work improves the health, wellness, and resilience of communities nationwide. Our work falls into four areas:

• We facilitate programs in our home communities.
• We build products and curricula that support a trauma-informed approach to nutrition security.
• We train public health and community nutrition professionals to build their capacity to offer trauma-informed programs.
• Through collaboratives, working groups, and conferences, we promote trauma-informed nutrition security principles and policies at the county, state, and national levels.

Where You Fit In

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Digital Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for sharing the impactful work of Leah’s Pantry with our partners, supporters, and the public. They will help simplify the complex ideas and programs that drive our organization into clear and engaging text and graphics that support various projects at Leah’s Pantry. Responsibilities include creating and managing content for Leah’s Pantry’s external communication channels, such as newsletters, curriculum implementation toolkits, social media platforms, company websites, and the annual report. This position will also align decision-making with available data and analytics. This position will work closely with internal staff.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities:

• Create brand-aligned marketing content:
• Collaborate with staff across programs to source, edit, and distribute newsletter content.
• Oversee social media strategy.
• Create program marketing documents such as flyers, slides, brochures, and other marketing materials.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote new product updates and releases.
• Work collaboratively with the Product and Technology Manager and other staff to manage and update the Leah’s Pantry website, ensuring it meets the needs of our diverse partners and clients.
• Support and maintain the use of data dashboards to track reach and to make data-driven decisions.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging copy for various mediums that aligns with the communications guide.
• Stay informed of industry marketing and communications developments to foster ideas and innovation.
• Synthesize and communicate complex information to diverse audiences, ranging from the board of directors to community members.
• May support or supervise interns or staff.
• Represent Leah’s Pantry and maintain positive working relationships with clients, funders, government bodies, and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote new product updates and releases.
• Work collaboratively with the Product and Technology Manager and other staff to manage and update the Leah’s Pantry website, ensuring it meets the needs of our diverse partners and clients.
• Support and maintain the use of data dashboards to track reach and to make data-driven decisions.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging copy for various mediums that aligns with the communications guide.
• Stay informed of industry marketing and communications developments to foster ideas and innovation.
• Synthesize and communicate complex information to diverse audiences, ranging from the board of directors to community members.
• May support or supervise interns or staff.
• Represent Leah’s Pantry and maintain positive working relationships with clients, funders, government bodies, and various internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in strategic communications, health communications, journalism, or equivalent from an accredited institution; we may prioritize candidates with a master’s degree.
• At least four years of advertising or marketing experience, preferably in a nonprofit or public health setting.

Skillset:

• Strong copywriting skills.
• Experience with the following technology and platforms:
• Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Video software, editing, and file formats
• Google Analytics
• Web content management systems (i.e., WordPress, Drupal)
• Email marketing services (i.e., Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
• Experience with social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
• Familiarity with Google Suite applications such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Good organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as needed.
• Excellent written and oral communicator with an ability to create messages for different audiences.
• Demonstrated skill in collaboration; receptive to feedback.
• Desire to take full ownership of assigned projects and work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to resolving problems and issues.
• Experience with or ability to learn new technology platforms (e.g., Trello, Slack, Zoom, TalentLMS, Miro, and others).
• We are an evolving and growing organization; therefore, a high level of adaptability, flexibility, and ability to learn new skills is imperative.

Special Requirements

• Located in California and possession of a valid California Drivers’ License.
• Proof of COVID vaccination status.
• Background check, including DMV report.

What You’ll Gain

• Compensation: $70,000-80,000/year
• Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes mental, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, including vacation, and additional sick and personal days to use as needed.
• Growth: You will receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities in a trauma-informed organizational culture that aims to identify and nourish your strengths and professional goals. As the organization continues to grow, you will grow with us.
• Experience: As a part of a quickly growing and evolving organization that is a recognized innovator in trauma-informed nutrition, you will have the opportunity to gain cutting-edge expertise in community nutrition, food security, and public health.

To Apply

Follow the steps in Indeed, respond to all questions, and attach your resume. You do not need to submit a cover letter; instead, we have included specific questions for you to answer to give our team a sense of your interests, talents, and experiences. We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. **Candidates who are not local to or planning to relocate to California will not be considered.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in, or will you be moving to California?
• Can you provide proof of COVID vaccination status?
• Please provide a link to work samples, a portfolio, or a website you have worked on.
• How many years of relevant experience do you have?
• Please briefly describe a time when you helped set an effective communication strategy.
• Please explain why you want to work in trauma-informed nutrition security.
• What is your expected salary?

Work Location: Remote

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