Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition.

The Marketing Communications role will be responsible for strategy development and implementation of internal and external (not student) communication programs that will enhance and support the Aramark brand at Lewisville ISD. The position will implement internal communications to inform, engage, educate employees while building advocacy for the company and brand. The Communications position will also be responsible for external communications with clients, community constituents in accordance with the education Lewisville ISD strategy, as well as coordination with Corporate Communications and Public Affairs to field media inquiries.

The position requires collaboration with K-12 senior leadership, cross-functional team members, channel growth, operations, vendors, partners and local agencies, and enterprise communications, branding teams and other third parties such as vendors and agencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Employee Communications: Develop an annual internal communications plan to enhance B2E communications and drive employee advocacy. Support Lewisville ISD RVP in planning, development and execution all written communications and videos. Develop, refine, execute and oversee content development for all existing vehicles for internal communications including but not limited to RVP monthly messages, other employee communication, email protocols and workload improvement initiatives. Develop key communications, presentations and scripting/presentation notes. Oversee content and implementation of business unit meetings, videoconferences, and events. Work with both Aramark Lewisville ISD human resources and labor relations to ensure compliance to Aramark & Lewisville ISD guidelines in all communications.

• Communications Plan/Strategy: In collaboration with the Education Sector communications team, develop and manage a comprehensive client / constituent (principals, employees, teachers, parents, community leaders, school administration) communications plan to include newsletters, monthly-joint-review templates, annual review template and process. This is to include content strategy, distribution, tracking and measurement.

• Success Stories/Best Practices: Working closely with Aramark Lewisville ISD functional leaders and area managers, set-up a process to systematically and periodically capture best practices, successes, innovative programs and other efforts to generate awareness and advocacy for Aramark & Lewisville ISD in the marketplace. Develop plans to share these through client communication tools (newsletters and MJRs) and via other channels such as social media, and website.

• Relationship Development and Support: Collaborate with senior Lewisville ISD leadership in the documentation of Aramark success stories and achievements for retention efforts. Provide strategic direction for driving client advocacy that aligns with our value proposition. Collaborate with the B2B Marketing Directors and VP on projects, materials, speaking engagement presentations, and other thought leadership projects designed to communicate the Aramark brand and value proposition at Lewisville ISD. Work in collaboration with the sector and enterprise Corporate Communications and local community engagement team to develop plans for additional advocacy. Support development of Lewisville ISD case studies, client/key constituent testimonials, best practices, innovation stories, and other information in support of the communications plan.

• Field Communications Tools/Templates: Develop, implement, and continuously improve operator communications templates to use with clients, client constituents and campus/district communities. Ensure the alignment of the tools with sector messaging and enterprise brand standards.

Presentations/Meetings: Work with Lewisville ISD senior leadership and K-12 senior team to script written and verbal communications internally and externally as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing and/or B2B communications.

• PR, Marketing and/or Corporate Communications experience.

• Superb writing skills are required.

• Microsoft proficiency in Word, Power Point and Excel is a requirement

• PR experience is a plus.

• Project management experience is a plus.

• Education and/or services marketing experience a plus.

• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment within a matrix organization.

• Experience managing multiple projects on a tight deadline.

• Experience in design programs is a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree required/Master’s Degree preferred

• Location on site

• Other duties as assigned

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.