Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
Director of MarketingCity Harvest is New York's first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it—free of charge—to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city—one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. To learn more, please visit cityharvest.org.City Harvest seeks an experienced, highly-driven, and creative marketing expert to lead the Marketing team, building awareness and increasing visibility of City Harvest's work and impact throughout New York City, including with the city's vibrant restaurant scene, and supporting the organization's fundraising and programmatic needs. The Marketing Director will oversee the brand internally and externally, and serve as the lead strategist for integrated campaigns, all advertising, fulfillment of partnership deliverables, and all digital to broaden visibility of the organization externally. The role will supervise a team of four and will report to the Vice President, Marketing and Communications.Key Responsibilities:City Harvest requires all new employees to work onsite at least 3 days per weekDevelop and implement engaging, creative and strategic print and digital marketing programs.Oversee the development and production of all print and digital assets for the organization to be used across all channels and for all audiences, internal and external.Serve as project lead for the implementation of City Harvest's annual advertising campaigns and for media partnerships and other initiatives that may arise and contribute to overall brand awareness.Oversee strategies for City Harvest's website and digital channels to maintain and grow our online presence.Act as a collaborative thought partner with teams across the organization, particularly with Business Partnerships, Volunteer Programs, and Special Events, to create dynamic and exciting opportunities for corporate support.Requirements:Experience in brand marketing, overseeing internal creative design and production, the advertising industry, and all aspects of digital, including social media.Must be detail-oriented and have prior supervisory experience, including experience leading and motivating a highly-functional team.Must have the ability to think creatively, problem-solve and manage multiple, time sensitive projects.Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship builder eager to work collaboratively with stakeholders across our organization.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be a self-starter who works comfortably in a team-oriented environment.7+ years' related experience in brand and digital marketing.At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace. City Harvest is an equal employment opportunity employer.