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Communication Coordinator

Location: Oakland, CA

Hours of operations: 8am-5pm.

Location: In–office position with possibility of hybrid (2 days at home) based on

performance evaluation

 

Application Deadline: Friday, April 5, 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 ED.

 

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 exempt, salaried position, with a salary range of $66,650 – $75,000.

 

Benefits:

100% healthcare, dental and vision coverage for employees. 26 days of PTO annually, 11

days company holiday, 401K match plan (4% company contribution, 1% employee

contribution), and a generous sabbatical policy after 5 years of service.

 

Hiring Timeline: Online screening interviews will take place the week of April 15th;

in-person interviews the week of April 22nd.

 

End of Job Opening: April 22, 2024

Expected Hire Date: April 22nd – May 1st

 

Application Details:

Please send your resume to Rae@sabagrocers.org by April 5, 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.April

Check back soon or email us at info@sabagrocers.org.