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POSITION SUMMARY:

This Marketing and Communications Specialist will help to further the mission and the message of Houston Food Bank while assisting with many creative aspects of the Marketing and Communications team. The Marketing and Communications Specialist’s duties will include graphic design for print and digital, and writing copy for various external communication materials and platforms.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and showing ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly.)

1. Create eye-catching print and digital marketing materials from scratch or from templates as needed (banners, signage, wayfinding, advertisements, fliers, invitations, cards, promotional items, etc).
2. Manage Houston Food Bank company store – both internal and external.
3. Assist with getting high-quality and engaging photos of volunteers, events, donors, and food bank service recipients.
4. Assist with writing content for marketing materials, social media, and the web.
5. Assist with interviewing people with lived experiences utilizing ethical interviewing best practices.
6. Write and produce full stories about people for org use while implementing the best nonprofit storytelling models for ethical and equitable storytelling.
7. Administrative duties such as note-taking, materials ordering, invoice preparation, and budget tracking.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (Yes/No):

• Yes

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in marketing, media studies, communications, journalism, or arts
• Minimum 2 years working in a similar role or field

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• N/A

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with graphic design and design principles
• Introductory photography skills
• Excellent computer and technology skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-starter
• Creative thinker
• Ability to work independently
• Compassion and respect when dealing with others and high levels of empathy
• Familiarity with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion communication and marketing principles
• Bilingual English/ Spanish a plus

COMPLIANCE:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

COMPETENCIES: 

▪Action-Oriented         ▪Customer Focus        ▪Drives for Results                  ▪Priority Setting

▪Managerial Courage  ▪Interpersonal Savvy  ▪Creativity                                ▪Standing Alone

▪Time Management    ▪Decision Quality        ▪Self-development                  ▪Patience 

*Is legally able to work in the United States.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and essential job functions needed for this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, working conditions, qualifications, and skills that may be needed. 

Houston Food Bank (HFB) is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented, and diverse workforce. HFB is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.