Communications Lead
Webflow
Vice President of Communications
ReFED
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to elevate ReFED’s brand and position it as the leader in reducing food waste
- Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels, including digital platforms, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement
- Oversee crisis communications and reputation management, serving as a strategic advisor to leadership
- Develop PR strategy and build relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key influencers; manage press materials including press releases, op-eds, and thought leadership articles
- Monitor media coverage and leverage PR opportunities to expand ReFED’s reach and influence
- Oversee content development, social media, website management, and email marketing to engage target audiences
- Drive innovative digital strategies and evaluate communication metrics to optimize performance and impact
- Support executive communications including speeches, presentations, and reports
- Support donor and partner communications and oversee internal communications efforts
- Directly manage and mentor a communications team of approximately 4 and oversee multiple agencies; set priorities, workflows, and performance benchmarks
- Partner with Community Engagement team to support event strategy and execute the annual ReFED summit (750+ attendees)
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience, including leadership in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably in the nonprofit or sustainability sectors
- BA or BS, preferably in Marketing, Journalism, or Sustainability
- Proven track record in thought leadership, media relations, crisis communications, content management, and digital media strategy
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editorial skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives
- Strong leadership experience managing teams and collaborating cross-functionally
- Expertise in digital engagement tools, social media, and content marketing best practices
- Passion for sustainability, food systems, and ReFED’s mission
- Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain partnerships and contracts with external stakeholders and vendors
- Experience overseeing agencies and managing multi-channel communications programs
Benefits
- 100% employee and 50% dependent premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Participation in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer matching
- Professional development opportunities, including an annual budget and mentor program
- 18 paid vacation days annually
- 10 paid sick days annually
- Early closure in July and August for Summer Fridays
- Paid family leave
- Approximately 13 paid company holidays annually, including closed offices during the last week of the year
- Short- and long-term disability coverage and term life insurance
- Flexible work environment with option to work from home or a co-working space
- 3-4 annual in-person gatherings (team retreat, department retreats, Food Waste Solutions Summit)
- “Big Dill” spot bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
communications strategypublic relationscrisis communicationscontent managementdigital media strategymedia relationsemail marketingsocial mediathought leadershipevent strategy
Soft skills
leadershipstorytellingcollaborationmentoringwritingstrategic advisingrelationship buildingperformance optimizationnarrative craftingteam management
