Head of Marketing and Communications

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsSharing Excess | Full Time Hybrid with National Travel as needed - Philadelphia or NYC Metro Area PreferredAbout Sharing ExcessSharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates across the country, distributing 2 million pounds of food every week (100 million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners nationwide.Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names and brands on the planet (MrBeast, Tony Robbins, Billie Eilish, Dole) to bring awareness to our mission. Now we’re seeking individuals to join our team who can deliver with excellence, raise the bar, and are (above all) passionate about making the world a better place.Reporting RelationshipReports to the COODirect reports: Content AssociatesOther key relationships:CEO/FounderDevelopment TeamLeadership TeamRole HighlightThe Head of Marketing and Communications will shape how the world sees Sharing Excess. You will guide the creative strategy, refine the brand, and lead the storytelling that brings national attention to our work. You will build a cohesive marketing engine that spans social, press, video, partnerships and events, and you will work closely with leadership to grow a brand that stands out. You will manage a small but mighty team, collaborate across departments, and create clear narratives that move people to share, give, and take action. This role is central to how we expand our influence, attract new partners, and build a movement that changes how America thinks about food waste and food access.Responsibilities IncludeBuild and lead the full marketing and communications strategy across social, press, video, design and emailShape the creative direction and brand voice for Sharing Excess and ensure every channel feels cohesive, modern and mission-alignedManage a small team of content creators and guide them toward consistently strong, high-quality outputDevelop campaigns that raise awareness, grow our audience and support fundraising, including close collaboration with the Development team on major appeals, donor communications and multi-channel fundraising effortsLead partnerships of all shapes and sizes, from creators and brands to local collaborators, ensuring clear messaging, strong creative integration and measurable impactManage social media strategy, content calendars, major announcements and trend-informed creativeStrengthen storytelling by capturing the work on the ground, lifting up recipient and volunteer voices and translating operational impact into narratives that inspire actionLead newsletters, website content, fundraising communications and core brand materialsSupport major events with creative concepts, promotional plans and on-site coverageWork closely with Development, Operations, Community Engagement and senior leadership to ensure internal and external communications reflect the full scope of our missionReview analytics and audience insights to refine strategy, guide decision-making and strengthen performanceManage external creative partners or agencies when neededYou’ll Have:At least five years of experience leading marketing, communications or brand strategyStrong and beautiful design sensibility and comfort working with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative toolsExcellent writing skills and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling storiesA track record of building up cohesive brands and managing multi-channel campaignsExperience managing social…