Marketing & Communications Manager

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER:

Organization Summary

The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact (CNHI) is a nonprofit research institute providing expertise in measurement and evaluation to help develop, enhance and expand programs focused on healthy eating and active living, improving food security and healthy food access, and promoting local food systems. With expertise in public health nutrition, we are dedicated to building measurement strategies to assess the impact of innovative health-related programs. We work nationally and internationally, partnering with other nonprofits, academia, government and private foundations to conduct research, evaluation and scientific strategic planning. For more information about the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact, please visit www.centerfornutrition.org [http://www.centerfornutrition.org/].

Job Summary

The Marketing & Communications Manager oversees the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact’s marketing strategy and team to facilitate greater awareness of the Center.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the marketing strategy and execute key elements such as brand design, public relations, and external communication.
• Serve as a supervisor, including motivating, guiding, developing, and providing feedback and recognition to direct reports.
• Manage marketing projects by identifying opportunities, planning projects, delegating tasks, and reviewing outputs/deliverables.
• Collaborate with staff on large- and small-scale projects to ensure content is effectively disseminated via various marketing channels.
• Lead the analysis and strategic application of digital marketing data while delegating routine data collection and reporting tasks to marketing associates.
• Write copy for websites, newsletters, one pagers, press releases, and other communication pieces.
• Craft strategic messaging for target audiences that is tailored to their needs and knowledge base.
• Correspond with strategic growth committee members to develop strategies, facilitate meetings, and ensure alignment.
• Attend Board of Director’s meetings and provide a marketing report.
• Identify new business opportunities by developing relationships with like-minded organizations.
• Foresee opportunities for networking and relationship building and make connections.
• Support internal projects by attending design and planning sessions, reviewing documents, and creating/reviewing branded deliverables.
• Oversee external design projects by translating scientific findings and technical content into compelling, audience-appropriate PowerPoint presentations, electronic reports, and other assets for funders, stakeholders, and public audiences.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure marketing supports brand consistency, organizational goals, and complies with accessibility/legal standards.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in marketing, advertising, journalism, or related field.
• Three years of experience performing marketing tasks, such as brand management, public relations, copy writing, and website development and maintenance.
• Experience in public health and/or nutrition
• Proficient in Reader, Photoshop, social media platforms, InDesign, and website development tools (Squarespace, Umbraco, etc.).
• Proficient in CRM and marketing automation platforms, such as Sprout and Mailchimp. Familiarity with analytics platforms like Google Analytics or Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong management skills; experience leading people and making strategic decisions.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating PowerPoint presentations that synthesize complex data for multiple audiences.
• Proficient in other Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).

Work Requirements

• Maintain a productive, comfortable, and distraction free remote work environment
• Comply with the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact work schedule
• Follow care and security standards for Center for Nutrition & Health Impact-issued equipment
• Supply your own Internet connection which allows for seamless communication for video conferencing

Physical Requirements The physical demands described 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 essential functions. Listed below are the physical requirements required while performing the duties of this job.

• The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment for periods of time throughout the day
• The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work
• The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting

Salary Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

Job Type This is a full-time, remote position.

Travel This position may include travel for client visits, conference attendance, other promotional or networking activities, and the annual all-staff retreat.

How to Apply Please apply through the CNHI career page: www.centerfornutrition.org/careers [https://www.centerfornutrition.org/careers] Include a statement of interest and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please mention any foreign language skills in your materials.

The Center for Nutrition & Health Impact is an equal opportunity employer.