Marketing and Communications Lead - Midlands

Harvest Hope Food Bank

  • Columbia, SC
  • $50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
  • Apply easily
About Harvest Hope Food BankEmbark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.Logistics & Work Environment:This full-time position is primarily based in an office environment at our Midlands (Columbia) branch, with required travel to our branches in Greenville and Florence and events throughout each county that we service.Standard hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week, though occasional response to organizational needs outside of regular hours may be necessary.A Day in the Life:This role combines strategic communications, multimedia content creation, and stakeholder engagement to elevate Harvest Hope's visibility and impact. The Marketing and Communications Lead will manage digital and traditional media efforts, create compelling visual and written content, and foster community engagement through innovative campaigns and advisory.
  • Develop and execute creative content strategies across print, digital, and social media platforms.
  • Manage day-to-day content on websites, email newsletters, and social media accounts.
  • Write, edit, and distribute press releases, blogs, and promotional materials.
  • Photograph and film events and hunger-relief programs across the state.
  • Design graphics and layouts for ads, flyers, and digital campaigns.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.
  • Create and manage a marketing advisory council of influencers and subject matter experts.
  • Monitor and analyze engagement metrics using tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
  • Conduct research to inform content development and stakeholder outreach.
  • Support campaign planning and execution, including donor engagement strategies.
  • Present on behalf of Harvest Hope in media segments and community events.
To Qualify for this Position, you must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in communications, digital marketing, or design. Canva experience with photo and video work.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
  • Experience with SEO, social media strategy, and email marketing platforms.
  • Excellent organizational, research, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable with public speaking and media appearances.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and the mission of ending hunger in South Carolina.
  • Must be able to pass a background and drug test.
ThriveWe offer competitive pay ranging from $50,000 – 60,000 annually, equal with experience and qualifications.SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HEREAs we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being.
  • Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey.
  • A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other.
  • Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance.
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Annual Leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.This position operates primarily in an office setting within the branch. The position requires sitting at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time and involves extensive computer work with frequent interruptions. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.

Harvest Hope Food Bank