Director of Community Communications
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, Illinois
| Date Posted | October 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Nonprofit |
| Specialty | Not Specified |
| Remote / Telecommute | Hybrid |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $103,000 to $115,000 |
Description:
Overview
The Director of Community Communications plays a leading role to reach the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s community partners, vital community stakeholders and neighbors with effective communications that advance our mission to end hunger. This position leads the creation and implementation of strategies that keep a network of 850 community partners engaged and informed year-round. This role also supports communications to reach and engage additional key audiences, including non-partner community organizations, government officials, advocates, organizers and people who experience poverty and food insecurity. The Director of Community Communications reports directly to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications but collaborates closely with other departments. They are expected to be a regular thought partner to leadership in the Community Impact department and the Policy, Advocacy & Community Engagement department. The Director of Community Communications has no direct reports.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Director of Community Communications include but are not limited to the following:
•Develop and execute year-round communication and messaging strategies to engage and inform the Food Depository’s network of 850 community partners, including food pantries, meal programs, shelters and other community-based organizations.
•Lead marketing and communications projects that support the strategic goals of the Community Impact department and the Policy, Advocacy & Community Engagement department. This includes communications to reach non-partner community organizations, government officials, advocates, community organizers and more.
•Support marketing and communications strategies to reach people experiencing food insecurity and poverty – raising awareness of critical programs and services.
•Be a trusted thought partner to leadership in other departments (specifically Community Impact and Policy, Advocacy & Community Engagement).
•Help write, edit and disseminate communications to community partners and other community stakeholders.
•Write and edit talking points and remarks for Food Depository leadership when the audience is partner or community focused.
•Develop and monitor key performance indicators that measure impact in partner-focused communications.
•Accountability for protecting the Greater Chicago Food Depository brand image. Ensure correct and consistent use of the brand and voice in partner-focused and community-focused communications.
•As needed, assist the Marketing & Communications team with writing, event staffing and other projects.
Qualifications
•Four-year college degree in marketing, communications or a related field.
•5+ years of experience in strategic communications for a nonprofit organization, public affairs firm, business or institution.
•Excellent writing skills with experience drafting communications in the voice of an organization and organizational leadership.
•Experience in digital mass communications, including email marketing solutions and social media.
•Experience working directly with senior leadership to develop communication strategies.
•The ability to balance multiple priorities and support several large projects at once.
•Familiarity with Chicago community-based organizations, local/state government, and public policy.
•Passion for our mission and the people we serve.
•A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for the Food Depository’s values.
•Competency in website content management systems and social media monitoring software a plus.
Exposure:
This is a hybrid remote position. Employees are expected to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.
Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus
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