Description
Objectives You’re Here to Meet!
Develop print/digital content - plan, coordinate, research, write, edit, and share across platforms including social media, website, email, events, and other modes of communication including infographics and presentations
Engage, mobilize, and grow the CFPAC audiences with compelling content and campaigns
Provide communications strategy and execution support on cross-functional project teams
Strengthen partnerships across the Rhizome Network and the Chicago food justice ecosystem by uplifting and amplifying campaigns, advocacy asks, and information from peer organizations and partner institutions
Measure, analyze, and report on communications efforts across platforms; leverage internal
data and industry benchmarks to maximize the effectiveness of content strategies
Support the cultivation and coordination of internal networks, including the Chicago Food
Justice Rhizome Network, by creating communication templates, processes, and feedback loops
Support CFPAC events with promotional and outreach efforts
Manage CFPAC and GFPI websites
Create and manage CFPAC content calendar in alignment with a communications strategic plan
What You'll Bring:
A strategic, collaborative, creative mindset
3+ years of professional, educational, or volunteer-based experience in content creation and communications management, preferably in a non-profit or government context
Demonstrated experience creating, disseminating, and managing digital campaigns across
channels
Demonstrated commitment to food sovereignty principles and the Chicago food justice
ecosystem
Experience working with organizations dedicated to racial and economic justice work with and for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people
A solutions-oriented ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to new projects and timelines
Excellent writing and editing skills, especially to:
Develop content for an array of platforms, styles, and formats
Distill complex or technical information into succinct and approachable messages
Tailor messaging to suit specific audiences and stakeholder groups while remaining aligned
with CFPAC values, mission, and theory of change
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in creating, reviewing, and proofreading materials
Competency with graphic design tools like adobe and canva
Experience with website management (Squarespace preferred) and all relevant social media
platforms
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to establish and maintain effective working partnerships internally and externally
Requirements
Desired Competencies:
Creativity: Ability to develop interesting and compelling communications materials to educate and build awareness of CFPAC's mission and vision.
Organization/Planning: Excellent time management ability; able to effectively balance and
prioritize multiple projects and initiatives with various stakeholders
Drive: Highly self-motivated with a knack to move projects forward independently and when on teams
Oral and Written Communication: Ability to convey thoughts clearly and effectively, orally and in writing;
Adaptability: Ability to react positively to change and remain productive in a changing
environment. The capacity to change
