City Harvest
City 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. As the city emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, we will rescue 111 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food and deliver it—free of charge—to nearly 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. We work alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. For more than 35 years, 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 will be moving all operations to Sunset Park West, Brooklyn beginning with our warehouse and distribution in January 2022 and our programmatic and other operations in March 2022.
Please be advised that proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the Director, Communications with implementing communications strategies to maximize visibility for the organization and to engage media, donors and volunteers. Responsibilities will include handling media relations, writing for external and internal audiences (including press releases, talking points and Newsletter stories), editing and proofreading organizational collateral and ensuring message consistency, coordinating events, managing the public relations calendar, tracking industry news, as well as oversight of public relations collateral and archives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Director of Communications and public relations consultants to identify new pitch opportunities, develop / research pitch ideas, draft press materials, coordinate media opportunities, and help generate placements.
- Assist in planning of press conferences and media opportunities, including handling logistics, drafting remarks and photo shot lists, and coordinating run of show.
- Handle spokesperson preparation by drafting talking points and conducting mock interviews.
- Oversee speaking opportunities for City Harvest staff.
- Plan and coordinate program experiences for media, working with operations and program staff as well as external partners.
- Write, edit and proofread letters, fact sheets, talking points, presentations, Newsletter stories, and other organizational collateral to ensure that City Harvest is on message.
- Work with other departments to develop, compile and analyze statistics and other information/collateral for external use.
- Conduct phone surveys and visits to partner agencies to obtain data or anecdotal information for external use.
- Maintain press kits, press clippings files and other departmental archives.
- Assist in generating social media content.
- Manage/update public relations content for web site and portal.
- Assist in identifying and submitting award applications to garner publicity for City Harvest and its programs.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, plus additional related college courses
Experience:
3-5 years of prior experience with PR/writing as primary job function
Related Skills or Knowledge:
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong writing, proofreading and editing skills; independent problem-solving skills; self-directed; knowledge of social media vehicles.
Why choose City Harvest?
There are many fantastic reasons to choose a career with City Harvest. In addition to fighting food insecurity in New York, City Harvest offers a competitive salary, full benefits (including medical, dental, and vision) with employer contributions towards premiums, employer-provided life insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions. We also offer discounted staff perks (movie tickets, gym memberships, cellular plans, etc.), generous time off, and professional development opportunities.
At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values the communities we serve. City Harvest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.
City Harvest will be moving all operations to Sunset Park West, Brooklyn beginning with our warehouse and distribution in January 2022 and our programmatic and other operations in March 2022.
Please be advised that proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
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