Marketing Coordinator

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of SB County through good nutrition.

JOB TITLE: Marketing Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Marketing

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hrs), occasional weekends / after-hour events

Location: Hybrid position with onsite location at either our ShareHouse (82 Coromar Dr. Goleta, CA) or Santa Maria Offices (490 W. Foster Rd, Santa Maria)

Salary Range: $24.04 – $27.88 hourly, taxable, commensurate with experience

About the Organization:

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County (FBSBC) is committed to ending hunger and transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through good nutrition. With nutrition education, disaster preparedness, environmental sustainability and community resilience at the forefront of our mission, we are working to solve the underlying causes of hunger in Santa Barbara County.

About the Position:

The Marketing Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the administrative and marketing functions of the Strategic Communications team. The Marketing Coordinator will also coordinate, create and edit compelling written and visual content in support of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s marketing goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development of marketing collateral, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Generate written content, including but not limited to talking points, press releases, newsletter articles, and eblast content.
• Proofread and edit written and graphic content to maintain consistency and adherence to brand standards.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media representatives, ensuring effective communication channels.
• Support digital marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate both print and digital advertising initiatives within the department.
• Coordinate the promotion of the monthly giving program to increase participation and revenue.
• Manage project tasks and deadlines for the Marketing Team, ensuring efficient workflow and timely delivery of projects.
• Support Director of Marketing with the Marketing Committee on relevant tasks and projects.
• Support CSO on grant prospecting opportunities utilizing Instrumentl.
• Other duties as assigned or delegated

Successful Candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar development or marketing role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in research, writing, and editing, with a keen eye for detail.
• Highly organized and committed to developing effective and efficient workflows.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, capable of conveying ideas effectively.
• Familiarity with project management to track and update projects, tasks, and meeting agendas.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Enthusiasm to learn new things and passion for our mission.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across various departments and interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

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The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including:

18 days of Paid Time Off for new hires (increases with tenure)

13 paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Optional Retirement savings plan with 3% Employer Match

Wellness Program

Ongoing Professional Training

Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff to support personal and/or work-related counseling and care