Founded in 1988, Food & Friends provides freshly prepared meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other life challenging illnesses. Our team of seventy employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and multiple counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need.

We are seeking a Communications Director to lead communications strategy and drive broader awareness of Food & Friends’ mission. This position works across the organization on issues related to brand management, marketing and storytelling, ensuring consistent messaging and communication of Food & Friends’ vision for internal and external stakeholders. S/he stays apprised of best practices and establishes and maintains the highest standards of excellence in organization-wide communications and digital fundraising.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Communications Director will:

• collaboratively develop and manage an integrated strategic communications plan to promote and position Food & Friends’ brand including media relations, digital platforms and digital fundraising, social media, advertising and print collateral, and external community partnerships;
• create and execute media campaigns highlighting fundraising initiatives, service programs, and organizational achievements;
• produce written, visual, and video-based content; develop talking points, op-eds, press releases, and donor impact reports; and regularly update web site with fresh content (SEO);
• supervise a Communications Manager who oversees digital fundraising and social media communications;
• lead monthly editorial meetings and maintain organization-wide editorial calendar;
• help staff the Communications Committee of the Board of Directors; and
• build and foster relationships with diverse media entities and vendors.

Must be willing to work in a traditional office environment.

The successful candidate will have a BA/BS, valid driver’s license, and at least 7-10 years related experience. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience with online/digital fundraising, direct response marketing campaigns, or related interactive customer relationship management. Additional requirements include superb written and verbal communications skills; excellent project management skills; mastery of a variety of communications mediums including print, web, social media, and video; knowledge of content management systems (preferably WordPress), basic HTML, SEO, Google Analytics, video editing software, email marketing software (preferably Mailchimp) and graphic design applications (preferably Adobe Creative Suite); and an appreciation for diversity. Must be a strong copy writer with a skill for storytelling and making compelling media pitches. Offer of employment contingent upon a pre-employment drug test.

Food & Friends provides a competitive salary and generous benefits, including medical, dental, disability, retirement plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, weekly short Fridays, and three weeks of paid leave for new hires. Food & Friends is Metro accessible and has free on-site parking.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Mr. Lucas Ginn

Email: apply@foodandfriends.org

Food & Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer