About

• Description
• POSITION TITLE: Communications Specialist
• RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Manager of Development and Communications
• HOURS: Full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt.
• COMPENSATION: $22.50 - $25 per hour, depending on experience
• BENEFITS: Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance the first of the month following 30 days of employment with other benefits eligibility after a 90-day mutual introductory period is completed. Eligible for FFLC-sponsored benefits (e.g. paid time off benefits such as holidays, floating days, vacation and sick).

• SAMPLE MATERIALS: We ask that applicants submit 3 (three) samples of work that demonstrate both visual design and verbal communication skills.

Examples of acceptable samples include

• a print piece like a poster, brochure, or flyer
• an example of brand implementation such as logoed swag
• a social media post for a business or other entity (i.e. not your personal social media accounts)
• a webpage
• You may upload your samples through the application portal or email them to HR@foodforlanecounty.org

• Please note: The application portal only supports files up to 10MB each. If your samples exceed this size limit, please email them instead and use the subject line: “Your Name – Sample Materials.”

• ABOUT FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY: Food for Lane County’s mission is to reduce hunger by engaging our community to create access to food. Food for Lane County (FFLC) is Oregon’s second-largest food bank and part of the Oregon Food Bank Statewide Network and Feeding America. Founded in 1984, FFLC has grown from distributing almost two million pounds of food to now over eight million pounds of food annually to roughly 80,000 people throughout Lane County’s 4,700 square miles.

• FFLC’s work is guided by its core values of compassion, inclusion and collaboration. Daily, FFLC engages the community to create access to food. FFLC acquires food from multiple sources including USDA commodities, food rescue efforts, food drives, and growing food at our two garden sites. Our work primarily consists of overseeing a network of 160+ independent partner agencies who offer food pantries, meal sites and other services as it aligns with their own, unique organizational goals.

• FFLC also operates direct service programs including Meals on Wheels – Eugene, The Dining Room, Summer Food Program, Snack Pack, gardens programs (GrassRoots and the Youth Farm), and a job training program. This work would not be possible without the support of approximately 4,000 volunteers annually and the generosity of several thousand donors.

• SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Communications Specialist is part of the Development and Communications team (DevComm). They collaborate with the Senior Manager of DevComm to plan, execute, and assist in evaluating multi-channel campaigns that help promote awareness of Development campaigns and events. They also work closely with Programs, Education & Services (PEAS) program managers to raise awareness of FFLC’s service programs to external audiences for the purpose of increasing participation in FFLC services and mission. Audience groups include but are not limited to clients (community members who receive services), partner agencies, prospective volunteers or donors, and others.

• Specifically, this position will help FFLC to effectively communicate with key audience groups as we strive to increase participation and engagement with FFLC services.

• Additional responsibilities include collaborating with key DevComm and Programs team colleagues, to create and implement public awareness campaigns regarding food insecurity; create and position appropriate messaging aimed at supporting and increasing participation in our food access/distribution network; create content such as videos, brochures, fliers and tabling materials; and assist FFLC with internal communication priorities.

PRIMARY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively, collegially and productively across departments, especially with the DevComm and PEAS teams to deliver successful projects
• Collaborates with the Senior Manager of DevComm to support communication priorities, strategies, goals, and objectives
• Supports use of FFLC brand standards by other FFLC staff in content creation
• Creates and executes campaigns and supports/collaborates with the DevComm team on select projects and campaigns to accomplish identified goals and objectives
• Measures and reports on communication efforts and outcomes on a regular basis (monthly and annually)
• Assists in consolidating and sharing out program impact data and program information
• Writes and designs copy/content for publication tailored to target audiences and channels (print, email, website, social media, mass media, video)
• With input from PEAS staff members, designs and creates program-focused assets, including print, digital and radio advertising, video, brochures, fliers and posters
• Is the primary manager of FFLC’s social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Responsible for monitoring, moderating, and responding to comments from other social media users guided by our Social Media Community Guidelines
• Manages content and updates to the FFLC website in a timely manner
• ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER TASKS
• Attends meetings if/as essential to move projects forward
• Treats all co-workers, clients, volunteers and donors with dignity and respect and strives to promote and enhance diversity, equity and inclusion
• Exemplifies the organizational values of compassion, inclusion and collaboration
• SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: We value all forms of experience including, unpaid work, lived experience, education, and training.
• Passion for the mission of Food for Lane County
• Self-starter; willing and able to learn new skills independently and as needed
• Ability to comprehend complex communications strategies, goals and objectives, identify target audiences, and implement action plans to accomplish goals
• Experience using design software and website content management systems (CMS) such as Canva, WordPress, Squarespace or similar
• Experience using social media management systems/tools, standard office software and other electronic communications media
• Demonstrated experience creating and scheduling posts for social media marketing across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google)
• Demonstrated experience taking and editing photos and video appropriate for print marketing and social media
• Demonstrated experience creating and designing flyers and brochures for marketing
• Demonstrated ability to write creatively, persuasively and edit with appropriate style, grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Excellent time-management, prioritization, organization and planning skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing environments while maintaining focus on end goals and making progress toward them in a timely manner
• Ability to work in an open office environment with noise and interruptions
• Ability to access service sites in Lane County that may not be serviced by public transportation is optional, but preferred (e.g., use of car)
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required
• Optional but preferred: safe driving record, valid Oregon driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and ability to use personal vehicle for FFLC business and qualify for insurance coverage with Food for Lane County’s carriers
• All offers for employment are contingent on a satisfactory background check
• NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be and should not be construed as exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

• Reasonable Accommodations: Food for Lane County, complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, 541.343.2822

• FFLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, diverse ability, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal law.