ABOUT PROJECT EATS

Founded in 2009 by artist Linda Goode Bryant, Project EATS (PE) is a living installation of art, food, and human ties.  

MISSION

To create networks of community-based food systems in urban communities that have limited or no access to fresh nutritious food. PE food systems grow, harvest, package, process, transport, market, and work to increase the consumption of food that nourishes people in the neighborhoods and housing communities where they live.

VISION

Every neighborhood and community develop and sustainably operate food systems where they live and that these systems are key to the ability of residents to transform their communities into vital hubs of production, distribution, creativity, innovation, and wellbeing where they live healthy lives and thrive.  

GOAL

PE is a catalyst, inspiration, and support of people using whatever resources they have to create the conditions they need to have healthy lives, well-being and thrive in their communities regardless of their level of income or financial wealth. 

PROJECT EATS VALUES

Candidates should share a belief in and commitment to PE’s essential values:

• Imagination: Project EATS is rooted in uncovering possibilities - in soil and in communities. Our team is seeing the big picture.
• Creativity: We are built on the fundamental belief that all humans are artists with the ability to translate what we imagine into something we can perceive. Our team explores our work, goals, and relationships from all angles.
• Resourcefulness: We believe that we can create what we need from what we have. Our goal is to create programs and infrastructure to serve  communities to the fullest.
• Determination: Turning a “can’t” into a “can” is key to PE. Our team will keep going until our goals are reached.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: We do more than check tasks off a list. Our team is going deeper to ensure our work is meeting PE’s purpose, goals, and intent.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Marketing and Social Media Associate will work cross-functionally across business units with the President, staff, and organizational partners to implement the marketing plan. This person will help enable growth and legacy through developing and implementing the creative direction of Project EATS and preserving and telling the story of the brand through imagery, written content, and communication.
 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Execute strategies for all PE social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn, with the goal of reaching target audiences to achieve visibility and drive participant action
• Manage content calendar, content creation, and brand partnership execution on social media platforms, and measure impact and reach
• Manage PE website to ensure its content is current, engaging, and compelling, conveying our vision, mission, values, goals and the work we do to achieve them
• Develop content and implement strategies for fundraising newsletters, communications, and campaigns
• Coordinate with business unit managers to develop and produce communication products and visual representation including program banners, flyers, posters, and other promotional materials and notifications
• Oversee equipment and logistics for event communication needs

GOAL

• Promote the brand, mission, and ultimately increase awareness, subscribers, donors, and revenue for Project EATS (across units including farmstands, culinary, partnerships, events, fundraising and other TBD opportunities) 

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications.  As no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you feel that much of the following matches your experience:

• 2+ years of marketing and social media experience 
• Ability to work across departments 
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to change paths quickly, while maintaining priorities
• Experience in project management 
• A deep passion for our mission
• Well-rounded interpersonal skills that produce clear verbal and written communications
• Deep experience with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Adobe Suite, Figma, Canva, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in PR is a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a part-time (20 hours/week) role at $30/hour. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and share your unique history and qualifications. We are committed to understanding individuals and creating compensation that is fair, holistic, transparent and competitive.

Given this is a part-time role, we do not offer health insurance, but you can opt into employee paid vision and dental insurance, as well as commuter benefits.

LOCATION

New York, New York (remote and office in LES, Manhattan)

This role will require working hours that best serve and benefit our communities' needs and may fall outside of traditional working hours of Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Travel between communities may also be required. 

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.