The Sylvia Center is seeking a Manager of Communications & Internal



Operations.







The mission of The Sylvia Center (TSC) is to inspire young people and their



families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on the farm and in



the kitchen. Through our programs, participants learn what fresh food is, how



delicious it tastes, and how to prepare healthy meals on a daily basis. We



teach skills that inspire our students to establish independent healthy eating



habits—so that they may lead healthy and productive lives.







Purpose: The Manager of Communications & Internal Operations will manage all



external communications and internal operations  for The Sylvia Center. S/he



will be responsible for managing the Executive Director and act as a thought



partner in all strategic projects. S/he will also manage and execute all



aspects of external communications, including newsletters, social media, blog,



and website. S/he will be an integral part of a small, passionate, and



hardworking team. This is a full-time position. Reports to the Executive



Director.







Position Responsibilities:







COMMUNICATIONS







·         Manage, design, and produce bi-weekly and monthly electronic newsletters



·         Manage overall social media strategy and implementation, posting relevant content consistently across platforms



·         Manage and create compelling blog content for publication on a weekly basis



·         Manage and coordinate design of all print and electronic collateral with designer



·         Manage and implement regular website updates using WordPress



·         Collect, organize and document TSC related press and keep press kits and files current



·         Prepare formal acknowledgement letters and other correspondence as needed



·         Manage and update communications CRM on a regular basis



·         Manage, archive and organize digital assets (including photographs, video,



·         artwork)







INTERNAL







Manage the Executive Director in all daily operations, including schedule and



email



Manage organizational calendars, including events and deadlines to ensure



staff delivers all activities in a timely manner



Act as a thought partner to Executive Director on strategic projects



Manage strategic and special projects



Implement, and maintain internal systems and operating procedures for the



organization



Organize and maintain department files in a timely and easily accessible



fashion



Assist in preparing board meeting materials and attend board meetings



Research as relevant to various projects







OTHER







Assist in the implementation and execution of development related projects,



including all events and fundraising appeals



Staff and attend fundraising events



Create online event ticketing and donation forms for fundraising purposes



Desired Skills and Requirements:



Excellent ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently



meet deadlines



Ability to turn around assignments quickly without compromising quality



Willingness to work in a small, lean team and work through the weeds with a



good attitude



Passion for social justice and love of food



Excellent ability to create production calendars, set goals and deadlines, and



keep team on schedule to meet deadlines



Excellent writing skills and attention to detail



Motivated self-learner with great problem-solving skills and the ability to



work independently and collaboratively



Exceptional organizational skills and excellent verbal communication abilities



Excellent computer and research skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office,



Social Network Platforms, Google Apps



WordPress



CRM management experience



InDesign, Photoshop, and HTML experience a plus



Undergraduate degree required







Salary: DOE







To apply, please send cover letter and résumé to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by



April 15th, 2016.











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