Communications Coordinator

Harvesters•Kcmo, MO

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator supports Harvesters' communication strategy by creating engaging digital content that educates, inspires, and connects the community to its mission. The role helps manage Harvesters' social media presence, build awareness and excitement around its work, foster authentic connections, and capture content that highlights its network and impact on neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Using emerging trends, social listening, analytics, and cross-departmental collaboration, the coordinator helps increase reach and engagement, strengthen community relationships, and inspire collective action. The position may be considered hybrid eligible if requirements are met. It includes periodic travel throughout Harvesters' 27-county service area. The coordinator also supports other communications work as needed and must understand and comply with Harvesters' food safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience creating written and visual content for social media and other digital platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Comfort attending community events, conducting interviews, and engaging professionally and benevolently with people from varied backgrounds.
Dedication to Harvesters' mission, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, or a related field.
Experience in nonprofit communications, marketing, journalism, or public relations.
Experience managing social media platforms, developing content strategies, tracking analytics, and social listening.
Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, and Adobe Creative Cloud, such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom.
Experience with project management software such as Asana.
Experience using creative tactics, emerging trends, and influencer partnerships to drive online reach and engagement.
Experience collaborating with internal teams to develop integrated approaches aligned with organizational priorities.
Proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Gather and create engaging social media content that raises awareness about hunger and Harvesters' work and mobilizes the community to get involved.
Create content for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube.
Plan a monthly editorial calendar, monitor social media trends, track monthly analytics and performance, and adapt social media strategy to drive growth, reach, and engagement.
Interview community partners, supporters, and neighbors with lived experience, and craft stories that humanize hunger, highlight impact, and inspire action.
Attend events as Harvesters' primary photographer to capture photos and video, edit content using Adobe Creative Cloud, and maintain Harvesters' image library.
Build relationships with internal teams to establish a consistent pipeline of content ideas, stories, and relevant departmental updates.
Perform basic website updates, including updates to the events calendar and food locator.
Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Ensure communications reflect Harvesters' brand, voice, and values.
Travel periodically throughout Harvesters' 27-county service area.
Assist the team with other communications work as needed.
Understand Harvesters' food safety policies and comply with food safety-related procedures.