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Organization:<\/strong>\u00a0Food Forward, Inc \u2013 a 501 (c)(3) non-profit Organizational Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need and inspiring others to do the same. Fruits and vegetables are collected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties from backyard fruit trees, public orchards, farmers markets, and the downtown Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Terminal. This recovered produce is provided, free of charge, to low-income populations across virtually all social service sectors: homeless outreach, food banks, domestic violence shelters, transitional youth homes, veteran services, after-school programs, LGBTQ+ teen\/adult\/senior services, programs serving people with disabilities, college student assistance programs, and many more. Since Food Forward\u2019s inception, thousands of dedicated volunteers in collaboration with our staff have rescued over 100 million pounds of fruits and vegetables, helping to feed over two million people across eight Southern California counties this year alone. *See our core values posted below.<\/p>\n Position Overview:\u00a0<\/strong>The Director of Communications will report to the Executive Director, and will lead, create, strategize, and implement campaigns for all mission-driven work at Food Forward, including special events, fundraising, and general brand awareness. This person is responsible for shepherding Food Forward\u2019s compelling voice through all media platforms, including digital and social media, public relations, visual communications and branding, fundraising campaigns, and government relationships. They possess the talent, confidence, and experience to inspire staff, organizational leadership, and a large, diverse community of supporters to grow Food Forward\u2019s reputation as a leading force in food recovery.<\/p>\n This person must be highly organized, proactive by nature, deeply technically savvy, and extremely creative with the ability to think outside-of-the-box, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines. They must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, be very well-versed in social media strategy and execution as well as analytical tools and evaluation. A bilingual (English\/Spanish) candidate is highly desired.\u00a0The ideal candidate will have pre-existing relationships with national, local, and mainstream media and a proven track record in securing regular press pieces on behalf of a brand or organization.\u00a0Experience in writing op-eds or communications to elected officials is a plus. This person is a powerful storyteller for Food Forward who can champion the organization\u2019s impact on food equity and environmental sustainability. They are passionate about food and social justice issues, and must be well-versed in inclusive and empowering communications.<\/p>\n Core Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Digital Media<\/strong><\/p>\n Social Media<\/em><\/p>\n Minimum Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0March 18, 2021, or until filled, but strongly encouraged by March 1<\/p>\n Desired Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0ASAP<\/p>\n Salary:<\/strong>\u00a0$70,500-85,500<\/p>\n Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPosition:<\/strong>\u00a0Director of Communications
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0North Hollywood, CA (this position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19)<\/p>\n\n
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