Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

Part time: 15-20 hrs/wk (with possible opportunity to grow into full-time)

$19-24 starting wage (dependent upon experience)

Do you have a passion for local farmers, makers and producers? Are you a wizard with all things print and digital? Would you like to help a community coop with over 50 years in the community broaden our outreach in the upper valley and beyond?

The Upper Valley Food Coop is a community supported natural foods market that promotes the local economy, is committed to sustainability and enriches lives through education.

​The Marketing and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for maximizing the Co-op’s visibility consistent with the defined image. All materials created should adhere to the Co-op’s guiding principles and reflect the mission statement. This position helps execute the Co-op’s marketing and advertising in print, radio and social media as well as community relations; Plans and coordinates all events including in-store events, off-site events and educational programs; Responsible for newsletters and regular communication with our Membership.

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DUTIES
Marketing and Advertising
• Assist in Creating and maintaining content on all social media platforms,
including, but not limited to, Facebook, Tik-Tok, Instagram
• Help design original content for print, radio and online advertising
• Assists in managing website and keeps content up to date
• Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp and a general eye for graphic design
• Creates, maintains and distributes monthly marketing & events calendar
(This will be a priority of the position to begin with, we want to get
out into the community and let people know we are here AND why
we are here!)
• Helps create in-store signage and distributes
• Helps create and publishes Owner Newsletters
• Helps promote and maintain Co-op programs

Events
• Creates, plans and coordinates in-store events
• Promotes events in store via print, radio and online media channels
• Creates and maintains Calendar of Events

Community Outreach
• Participates in local community events
• Participates in cooperative and membership events
• Develops and maintains partnerships with local establishments, non
profits, educational organizations, and local farmers and producers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or work experience related to field
• Ideally 2 years’ experience in Marketing and Communications in the
Grocery industry, co-op experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to answer questions regarding marketing and events within the Co-op and informs customers about happenings through various marketing efforts
• Ability to manage and maintain Social Media channels and Website
• Ability to create original content for ads, flyers, and in store signs
• Ability to exhibit professionalism in performance and personal demeanor
• Meets the flexibility needs for a creative work schedule
• Willingly accepts additional responsibilities
• Works sales floor during downtime
• Create partnerships with 501(c)(3) organizations for donation purposes,
register campaigns and volunteer opportunities.
• Stay up to date on food and industry trends

BENEFITS
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule, Paid time off

The Upper Valley Food Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff.