Communications Coordinator

JOIN OUR TEAM IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER!

At Food Bank for Larimer County (FBLC) we know how important it is to align purpose and impact in your career. That is why we don’t JUST want you to work with us; we want you to serve with us. You will be empowered to make a difference in the lives of your community members every day and help us in the fight against hunger.

OUR VISION: A hunger-free Larimer County

MISSION: Provide food to all in need through community partnerships and hunger-relief programs.

OUR CORE VALUES: Integrity, Accountability, Efficiency, Dignity

OUR CULTURE

At Food Bank for Larimer County we take pride in fostering a culture where…

We are one team. that is encouraging and supportive. We are committed to helping each other.

We pursue excellence. through continuous improvement and effective, efficient execution.

We are accountable. for decisions we make. We are responsive and collaborate to achieve the best result.

We communicate honestly. creating an open, transparent, and trust-based environment.

We inspire creativity and innovation. with passion and energy. We respect and appreciate the perspectives of others.

We care. about each other and creating a hunger-free, dignified, inclusive, community.

We all lead. by example, every day.

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT US

We care about our employee’s experience and in an effort to gain regular insight into how things are going we conduct an annual, anonymous, employee engagement survey. In 2020, smack dab in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, our employees reflected a 79% favorability rating with us compared to the national average of 39% (Source: Gallup); simply AMAZING! Don’t believe us; here are some comments and keywords plucked from the survey:

“This is my dream job.”

“Strong leadership; many team members highly invested in the organization and its mission.”

“I feel like our Food Bank works hard to make sure the workplace is a welcoming place for all individuals. I also appreciate that the Food Bank recognizes mental health as a whole and has given us time off during COVID specifically for mental health.”

“Great culture!”

“I feel as though the food bank has shown to be effective at managing difficult situations and creating a culture of inclusivity and support. I'm proud and honored to work here, and I feel like I'm making a difference working here.”

“Agility, accountability, equity, innovation, and a ceaseless dedication to self-reflection as an organization.”

“The food bank is truly incredible with serving the community as a whole. Your situation is never judged and everyone who works here is on the same page to get you and/or your family food on the table. The genuine good feelings to come to and from the food bank is unmatched.”

AWESOME PERKS

Our mission, our team, and our culture are just the tip of our organizational awesomeness. From generous PTO to paid holidays to almost 100% paid full benefits, we work hard to ensure that every employee feels supported and encouraged to have a healthy balance between work and life. We believe rest and a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team!

• 15+ days of flexible PTO
• 9 paid holidays + paid birthday
• Flexible work arrangements to ensure you can balance everything life throws at you
• $515 per month to pay toward Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, and AFLAC supplemental insurance benefits which covers almost 100% of the monthly cost
• 100% employer-paid NICE Healthcare supplemental program
• $1,000 Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution annually
• $1,000 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) annually
• 100% employer-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D
• 100% employer-paid Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Limited Expense & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company matched 401K up to 5% with immediate vesting – eligible after 1 year
• Annual clothing allowance
• Annual shoe allowance for our Operations, Programs, & Transportation team members
• Monthly cell phone allowance (as applicable)
• Professional Development Training (because we know how important continuous learning is!)
• Annual employee fun retreat
• Annual employee holiday event
• Monthly employee engagement activities/observances (e.g. Mental Health Awareness Day, Donut Day, Cinco de Mayo, Hunger Action day, and many more!)

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt; hourly

Pay Range: $18.00-21.00 DOE per hour plus competitive benefits

Spanish Bilingual differential: $0.75 per hour (as applicable)

Position Type: Full-time / 40 hours per week

Expected Hours per Week: Mon-Fri; 8:00a-4:30p with the ability to flex hours to accommodate business needs.

Location: Main Administration- 5706 Wright Dr. Loveland, CO 80538

Remote Eligibility: Level 2- This position is expected to work onsite but may be allowed to work from home intermittently in some cases.

Reports To: Communications Manager

Summary: The Food Bank for Larimer County has incredible stories to tell, and we need a solid Communications Coordinator to help share them across our communications platforms. We’re looking for a multimedia storyteller who’s ready to make a real difference in Larimer County through meaningful projects that connect our clients to our services, keep our team informed, generate awareness about food insecurity in the region, and keep crucial allies like our donors and volunteers engaged in our work. Through graphic design, photography, short videos, and some written stories, you’ll help inform all stakeholders about what’s happening at the Food Bank. Your work will be used in marketing materials, newsletters, on our website and across our social media accounts. Though there is a strong emphasis on visual communications in this position, writing is still a key part of the job.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Researches, conceptualizes, designs and creates promotional materials, web graphics and dynamic content as needed.
• Reviews print material to ensure consistent branding and messaging throughout the organization (e.g., logo, promotional materials, events, product lines) and community.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Prioritizes staff, client, volunteer and donor photography and videography to help tell the story of the Food Bank.
• Scripts, shoots, and edits a wide variety of videos (client, volunteer, demonstration, safety, etc.).
• Assists with organizational newsletters to share updates and impact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of client story database for use in print and promotional materials and on social media channels.
• Assists with communications to support campaigns, events, and other fundraising opportunities.
• Assists with organizational communications support for each department as applicable to ensure organizational alignment.

MARKETING & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Helps design and create annual content calendar, including monthly themes and execution across channels.
• Designs and creates display advertisements for use in print and online media outlets.
• Remains ready to act as an ambassador for the Food Bank at all times.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Assists with the development and maintenance of the organizational website including methods to deliver messaging, ease of navigation and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current, compelling and relevant.
• Partners with each department to coordinate website and social media content to support departmental communication priorities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies: An expert-level ability with Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and InDesign, is required. Strong knowledge of design and visual principles, social media content development, story-telling, photography and videography proficiency, public speaking, media relations, communication proficiency (especially communicating design choices clearly), collaboration skills, leadership, organizational skills, presentation skills, teamwork orientation, technical capacity, time management, reasoning ability with ability to make sound decisions under pressure, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others, including generational and cultural competency and awareness are requisite to success in this position.

Education and Experience: Associate degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and successful work experience in this or a related field required.

Pre-employment screening requirements: Ability to pass a drug test.

Language Skills and Ability: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a professional level with a strong preference of bi-lingual in Spanish.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and all relevant Microsoft Office applications. Strong familiarity with all technical aspects of graphic design, photography and video production is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment: This position works in an office and warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear with or without aid, walk for short or extended periods of time, stand for short or extended periods of time, sit for short and extended periods of time, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, bend repeatedly, pull, reach above the shoulder with hands and arms, regularly use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel, pull, climb stairs, balance, write, count, read, analyze, alphabetize, and frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 55 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Note: In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Food Bank for Larimer County is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.