Company description

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is a national nonprofit 501 (c)(4) organization working to defend the right of farmers and consumers to produce and consume the food of their choice from the source of their choice. FTCLDF works to protect, defend, and broaden the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers and their consumers. In support of this mission, FTCLDF provides legal representation, policy work, and member and public education.

Job description

Communications & Marketing Specialist

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications & Marketing Specialist will focus on external communication, including developed an increased social media presence, developing podcasts and /or webinars with the goal of enhancing the reach and success of the organization. Specifically, the Communications & Marketing Specialist duties include:

• Communication and outreach to the general public, with an emphasis on regular improvements to the FTCLDF website and social media presence, coordinating and integrating communications on all social media platforms. Coordinating and working on outreach that may include use of potential podcasts, videos and webinars, and potentially development of a youtube channel.
• Managing media relations, including drafting and sending press releases, working with the Executive Director on opportunities to speak and publish concerning the work of the organization, pitching stories to media outlets.
• Development of event flyers, organizational brochures, general emails to FTCLDF readership and members, and action alerts targeted at reader activity in support or opposition of specific policies impacting the U.S. food system.
• Educational development: assist in developing or formatting new educational materials for the organization, including webinar development, potential video and written resources for members.
• Management of marketing efforts, including securing opportunities for sponsored content, print ads, and social media marketing.
• Additional marketing projects developed in coordination with the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism or relevant discipline, experience in communications and /or managing social media accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience in managing website / social media for a nonprofit or small business preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, WordPress, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/InDesign/Acrobat Pro).
• Experience with Get Response or Constant Contact software preferred.
• Experience in or interest in small scale digital design projects.
• Good at juggling multiple projects while prioritizing and meeting necessary deadlines.
• Ability to work independently from a remote location, but also work well with a small team.
• Preferred skills include some personal or professional knowledge of regenerative / sustainable agriculture, local foods or related areas.

Compensation & Commitment:

The Communications & Marketing Specialist is a part-time position, with ten (10) hours a week to start with potential to develop into increased responsibilities. The starting wage will be $30/hour with opportunity to grow. As a small non-profit, FTCLDF is unfortunately unable to offer additional benefits at this time. Yet the work is meaningful, flexible, and lots of fun!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

March 31, 2025