Communications Coordinator

Location: Oakland, CA
Hours of operations: 8am-5pm.
Location: In–office position with possibility of hybrid (2 days at home) based on performance evaluation

Saba Grocers is a grassroots initiative of corner store owners in Oakland founded in 2019 through Oakland’s Soda Tax. Saba’s mission is to shift liquor stores to community stores by increasing produce inventory and healthy products on the shelf of small businesses. We work with each corner store owner on a transition plan to increase healthy produce in a safe and responsible way, considering market growth strategies, sustainable supply channels and community engagement tools to anchor each market in the surrounding neighborhood. The majority of our participating stores are located in East and West Oakland. We coordinate a Collective Purchasing Agreement and weekly distribution service for produce, and work with California farmers (87 percent of which are BIPOC) to source produce for institutional buyers and corner stores. This position will be the lead in our communications efforts along with Saba’s ED. This position will report directly to the ED.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, researches, writes and/or edits material for a variety of publications for internal and external audiences These responsibilities include developing and maintaining the Saba website, e-newsletters, event calendar, social media presence, and print and video content related to events, fundraising, and other programs.

• Assists Saba in the design and layout of a broad range of publication materials, as well as the management of production delivery.

• Provides research assistance and other support for publication development efforts.

• Produces articles, press releases, profiles, briefings, blogs, collateral, and / or other written material using subject matter expertise.

• Assignments may include analytical, interpretive, reportorial / journalistic, or promotional / persuasive projects.

• Under supervision, provides estimates on resource allocation, prioritization and timing for moderately complex production, exhibit and/or publications projects.

• Independently researches, selects sources for interview, and ensures accuracy of written pieces.

• Obtains copyright permission.

• Develops and maintains up-to-date records and resources with information on campaign projects, presentations and organizational facts relevant to publication needs.

• As an editor, ensures clarity, organization, accuracy, style, and quality of written work. Works with interns and colleagues on communications projects.

• Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and / or web production, particularly Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva and social media platforms, to independently produce communications materials as well as supervise technical assistants.

• Thorough skills to write clear, lively, engaging and compelling copy in a variety of styles appropriate to target audiences and/ or the broader public, while ensuring adherence to Saba’s message.

• Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation.

• Thorough research and fact verification skills.

• Thorough interpersonal communications skills, including active listening and effective collaboration skills.

• Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Thorough attention to detail, project management and organizational skills.

• Skill to maintain confidentiality.

• Dedication to food justice and Saba’s mission.

• 3-5 years of experience in a related role Education/Training:
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/ training.

Salary & Benefits

This is an exempt, salaried position, with salary range of $66,650 - $75,000.

Benefits:

100% healthcare, dental and vision coverage for employees. 26 days of PTO annually, 11 days company holiday, 401K match plan (4% company contribution, 1% employee contribution), and a generous sabbatical policy after 5 years of service.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Saba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saba will extend equal employment opportunity to all employees and employee applicants and makes all employment decisions without regard to race (including discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyles associated with race), sex, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive decision making, religion, religious creed, veteran and military status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.