The is seeking a full-time Communications and Development Coordinator to join our team and help us create and implement a robust communications plan and support our development efforts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and executing both internal and external communications strategies, with an emphasis on building deeper connections to Black-, Brown-, Indigenous-, Immigrant-, POC-led businesses, organizations, and individuals.

NOTE: We are primarily seeking a communications professional who can also assist with fundraising/development. This person will work alongside our Executive Director, receiving training and support, to implement development activities.

Background:

PFPC’s mission is to mobilize people through listening, educating, and advocating for policies and programs that shift power, expand access to resources, and strengthen the Greater Pittsburgh Food System. PFPC’s vision is a just food system for all people in Greater Pittsburgh.

This position is being posted to help PFPC implement our recently completed and . We strongly encourage applications from people who are Black, Brown, Immigrants, Indigenous, and/or People of Color.

More information at www.pittsburghfoodpolicy.org

Responsibilities:

General

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan that covers both internal and external practices and protocols, with a focus on engaging and uplifting communities of color

Social Media

• Increase social media presence and posts that highlight the successes and progress being made with our JEDI plan
• Highlight member/follower news, events, and successes, with a focus on amplifying the voices and work of POC-led organizations and communities
• Build up and diversify social media presence from year to year

Prepare Reports & Talking Points

• Emphasize accomplishments related to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan, JEDI plan, and other areas in the annual or bi-annual Impact Report
• Develop elevator pitch, talking points, and provide ongoing training opportunities for stakeholders to ensure clarity in communications about PFPC

Press / Media

• Prepare press releases and attract media attention
• Promote PFPC meetings and events

Writing and Design

• Write and send e-newsletter, action alerts, and other email communications
• Design Flyers and other materials
• Work with staff team to produce regular success updates and ensure they are shared with existing and potential funders, elected officials, members, and more!

Website

• Update and Maintain Blog and Website - ultimately help facilitate website revamp

Fundraising / Development

• Assisting with individual donor campaign
• Assisting with grant research, writing, and fund-development
• Assisting with securing and managing corporate sponsorships

Qualifications:

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field and/or comparable experience

- 2 years of experience in developing and implementing communications strategies

- Experience working with and within communities of color

- Openness to learn and develop food system expertise

- Proficient in social media platforms

- Strong writing and editing skills

- Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred

- 1 years of experience with fundraising and development (e.g. grant writing, individual donor campaigns, etc)

- Knowledge of food systems or related field

- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

- Experience with Canva, Action-Network, AirTable, Google Workplace, Slack and Squarespace, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and/or similar programs.

Compensation: $58,000, plus health care premium reimbursement, 401K match, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.

Location: Hybrid.Must live in Allegheny County. We are a part of a co-working space in East Liberty. Typical hours include: 9-5pm Monday to Friday, with 2-5 days per week in the office. Pick which days! Also, must host and attend in-person and hybrid meetings at co-working spaces or community-based sites.

Schedule: The work schedule is 37.5 hours per week (30 min break/day). The work schedule can at times be greater than that depending on what is happening that week (e.g. helping to host our Annual Food Summit) and includes evening and weekend meetings and events, as necessary. Comp time is also provided to offset these hours. Travel is occasionally required (e.g. conferences, rallies, events). Funding is provided for travel when it is required for work.

Paid Time Off:

• 6 paid sick days (@7.5 hours per day) per year
• 10 Vacation days (Year 1)
• Closed between Christmas in New Years

How to apply? Submit your resume and cover letter by May 30th. Also, please fill out this candidate form to help us process applications. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/82jtKkdxpQFX8h4v7

Pittsburgh Food Policy Council is an equal-opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. PFPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15206