Communications Associate
Communications Associate
The Common Market
Chicago, IL
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The Common Market is seeking a highly motivated and creative Communications Associate to join our team. As a nonprofit regional food distributor, we are on a mission to connect communities and institutions to local, sustainable food from family farms. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and executing various communication efforts to promote our mission and engage our audiences.
As the Communications Associate, your tasks will include assisting in the development and execution of communication strategies, managing social media platforms, writing and editing content for various channels, maintaining the organization's website, and supporting the design and production of marketing materials. You will closely collaborate with the Communications Director to ensure the Salesforce CRM is kept up-to-date and assist in implementing cybersecurity measures. Moreover, you will be in charge of ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for sustainable food systems and strong technical skills. If you are a creative thinker, a team player, and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the food system, then we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
As the Communications Associate, your tasks will include assisting in the development and execution of communication strategies, managing social media platforms, writing and editing content for various channels, maintaining the organization's website, and supporting the design and production of marketing materials. You will closely collaborate with the Communications Director to ensure the Salesforce CRM is kept up-to-date and assist in implementing cybersecurity measures. Moreover, you will be in charge of ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for sustainable food systems and strong technical skills. If you are a creative thinker, a team player, and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the food system, then we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a similar role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Salesforce CRM and report generation
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity management and threat mitigation
- Proficiency in social media management and content creation
- Experience with website content management systems (Craft CMS)
- Knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Passion for sustainable food systems and promoting local, sustainable food
- Office Location: Philadelphia - Candidates located commuting distance to our Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston or Chicago hubs will be considered
- $60k annually
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)
- Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
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Seniority level
Associate -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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