Communication Coordinator

Location: Oakland, CA
Hours of operations: 8am-5pm.
Location: In–office position
Type: Part-time role (24 hrs/ week)

Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024, 9:00 am PST
Please submit your application as a single PDF
 
Saba Grocers is a grassroots initiative of corner store owners in Oakland founded in
2019 through Oakland’s Soda Tax. Saba’s mission is to shift liquor stores to community
stores by increasing produce inventory and healthy products on the shelf of small
businesses. We work with each corner store owner on a transition plan to increase
healthy produce in a safe and responsible way, considering market growth strategies,
sustainable supply channels and community engagement tools to anchor each market in
the surrounding neighborhood. The majority of our participating stores are located in
East and West Oakland. We coordinate a Collective Purchasing Agreement and weekly
distribution service for produce, and work with California farmers (87 percent of which
are BIPOC) to source produce for institutional buyers and corner stores. This position
will be the lead in our communications efforts along with Saba’s ED. This position will
report directly to the Communications Lead.

Responsibilities
● Under limited supervision, researches, writes and/or edits material for a variety
of publications for internal and external audiences. These responsibilities include
developing and maintaining the Saba website, e-newsletters, event calendar,
social media presence, and print and video content related to events, fundraising,
and other programs.
● Assists Saba in the design and layout of a broad range of publication materials, as
well as the management of production delivery.
● Provides research assistance and other support for publication development
efforts.
● Produces articles, press releases, profiles, briefings, blogs, collateral, and / or
other written material using subject matter expertise.
● Assignments may include analytical, interpretive, reportorial / journalistic, or
promotional / persuasive projects.

● Under supervision, provides estimates on resource allocation, prioritization and
timing for moderately complex production, exhibit and/or publications projects.
● Independently researches, selects sources for interview, and ensures accuracy of
written pieces.
● Obtains copyright permission.
● Develops and maintains up-to-date records and resources with information on
campaign projects, presentations and organizational facts relevant to publication
needs.
● As an editor, ensures clarity, organization, accuracy, style, and quality of written
work. Works with interns and colleagues on communications projects.

Required Qualifications
● Knowledge of computer applications for publishing, image handling, and / or
web production, particularly Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Mailchimp,
Canva and social media platforms, to independently produce communications
materials as well as supervise technical assistants.
● Thorough skills to write clear, lively, engaging and compelling copy in a variety of
styles appropriate to target audiences and / or the broader public, while ensuring
adherence to Saba’s message.
● Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, style, and
punctuation.
● Thorough research and fact verification skills.
● Thorough interpersonal communications skills, including active listening and
effective collaboration skills.
● Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills.
● Thorough attention to detail, project management and organizational skills.
● Skill to maintain confidentiality.
● Dedication to food justice and Saba’s mission.
Preferred Qualifications
● 3-5 years of experience in a related role

Education/Training:
● Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Salary & Benefits
This is an non-exempt, part-time, hourly position $31.00/ hr at 24 hours per week. This
is a fixed term employment with end date and possible extension.

Benefits:
26 days of PTO annually, 11 days company holiday, and a generous sabbatical policy
after 5 years of service.
Hiring Timeline: Online screening interviews will run from April 29th – May 7th;
in-person interviews from May 8th – May 14th.
End of Job Opening: May 3, 2024
Expected Hire Date: June 3, 2024

Application Details:
Please send your resume to Rae@sabagrocers.org by April 29, 2024, 9:00am PST.
Please use the subject line: Communications Coordinator [Open Position]
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Saba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saba will extend equal employment
opportunity to all employees and employee applicants and makes all employment
decisions without regard to race (including discrimination based on hair texture or
protective hairstyles associated with race), sex, color, creed, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive
decision making, religion, religious creed, veteran and military status, marital status,
registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental
disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual
orientation, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws
and ordinances.