Marketing and Communications Lead - Midlands

About Harvest Hope Food Bank

Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.

Logistics & Work Environment :

This full-time position is primarily based in an office environment at our Midlands (Columbia) branch, with required travel to our branches in Greenville and Florence and events throughout each county that we service.

Standard hours of operation are 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week, though occasional response to organizational needs outside of regular hours may be necessary.

A Day in the Life :

This role combines strategic communications, multimedia content creation, and stakeholder engagement to elevate Harvest Hope's visibility and impact. The Marketing and Communications Lead will manage digital and traditional media efforts, create compelling visual and written content, and foster community engagement through innovative campaigns and advisory.

• Develop and execute creative content strategies across print, digital, and social media platforms.
• Manage day-to-day content on websites, email newsletters, and social media accounts.
• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, blogs, and promotional materials.
• Photograph and film events and hunger-relief programs across the state.
• Design graphics and layouts for ads, flyers, and digital campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align marketing efforts with organizational goals.
• Create and manage a marketing advisory council of influencers and subject matter experts.
• Monitor and analyze engagement metrics using tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager.
• Conduct research to inform content development and stakeholder outreach.
• Support campaign planning and execution, including donor engagement strategies.
• Present on behalf of Harvest Hope in media segments and community events.

To Qualify for this Position, you must have :

Thrive

We offer competitive pay ranging from $45,000 – 55,000 annually, equal with experience and qualifications.

SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE

As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

This position operates primarily in an office setting within the branch. The position requires sitting at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time and involves extensive computer work with frequent interruptions. Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.