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Communications Director, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) is a philanthropy-serving organization (PSO) that amplifies the impact of philanthropic and investment communities in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems. Established

The Organization

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) is a philanthropy-serving organization (PSO) that amplifies the impact of philanthropic and investment communities in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems. Established in the late 1990s and staffed since 2003, SAFSF has evolved into a vibrant network of approximately 100 organizational members from the philanthropic and investment sectors whose work spans a broad range of issues and strategies as well as a wide geographic range—domestic and international. Our vision is that all resources invested in food and agriculture systems enhance our collective wellbeing. Our core values of collaboration, equity, respect, stewardship, and integrity drive our organization on a daily basis. We use these values to guide our decision-making process in all our work, from developing programs and hiring new staff to choosing caterers, vendors, and venues.

SAFSF recognizes that a diversity of perspectives, lived experiences, and professional and personal skills among our staff, leadership, and membership is critical to our success as an organization. We are a dynamic organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork based on mutual respect.

Position Overview

Working as a member of the Membership and Outreach team, and in collaboration with the entire SAFSF staff, the Communications Director will manage and execute all SAFSF internal and external communications in our core areas of work. This is a newly created position that requires an individual who has experience working with a broad range of communications tools and channels and who can work effectively across a wide range of communications activities. The individual hired will also help clarify the role, the relationships, and the responsibilities of the position within the SAFSF staff as they learn on the job.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Content oversight and management of all external-facing communication materials
    • Gather information and understanding of SAFSF’s work and network for content development by participating in meetings and events, interviewing members and staff, and reviewing current and historic materials.
    • Develop key messages and talking points for presentations and speeches.
    • Ensure effective, appropriate, and consistent use of graphic identity, brand materials, key messages, and tone.
    • Manage, maintain and expand digital presence including website, email and newsletters,  social media, audio and video content.
    • Oversee production of annual Year In Review report and other reports, evaluations and written materials as needed.
  • Staff communications support
    • Provide support and advice to all staff on effective communications strategies and use of materials and tools.
    • Work across all SAFSF teams to provide support on internal and external communication needs spanning programmatic, membership, and operational areas.
  •  Develop media engagement plan and manage media relations
    • Establish direct relationships with media; serve as media contact for SAFSF and an entry point to the sustainable agriculture and food systems philanthropic sector.
    • Write and distribute press releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, and other media materials.
    • Pitch story ideas and SAFSF spokespersons to media in alignment with SAFSF’s strategic and programmatic goals.
    • Support staff and members in their interactions with media materials, talking points, interview coaching, participation in media calls, media follow-up, etc.
    • Maintain database records of media contacts, conversations and coverage.
    • Develop and maintain a media resource area on the website.
  • Provide insights on SAFSF communication strategies and approaches
    • Help clarify SAFSF’s key audiences and effective communications strategies to reach them.
    • Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of communications tools and strategies.
    • Over time, work to develop communications guidelines, strategies, and plans.

All SAFSF employees work remotely; candidates may live anywhere within the United States.

How To Apply

All interested applicants must apply online at tfaforms.com/4879050 no later than 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on Monday, March 31, 2021.  Applicants must respond to four questions in lieu of a traditional cover letter and upload a resume to complete the application.

 

 

 

 

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