Sodexo Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Marketing Communications Manager to support Child Nutrition for Fort Worth ISD in Fort Worth, TX, a district of 120+ schools serving more than 70,000 students in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of marketing strategies and tactics, particularly within the context of promoting National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program), and similar initiatives aimed at improving child nutrition and increasing student participation. In addition, this role will support community outreach programs that promote the Child Nutrition mission. Bilingual preferred, Bachelor's degree required, per client. This is a potential sale and contingent offers will be made.
Responsibilities:
-Develop and execute marketing plans and campaigns to promote child nutrition programs and Sodexo initiatives
-Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify key messaging and target audiences for marketing efforts
-Coordinate promotional events and activities to raise awareness and participation in child nutrition programs
-Conduct market research to understand trends, preferences, and challenges related to child nutrition in public schools
-Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for optimization
-Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, including school administrators, parents, community organizations, and government agencies
-Stay informed about relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices in child nutrition and school meal programs
-Finds ways to maximize the brand impact both internally and externally with all audiences
-Coordinates the development and distribution of corporate internal/external communication programs
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, nutrition, or related field
-Previous experience in marketing, preferably in the education or nonprofit sector
-Knowledge of child nutrition programs, school meal regulations, and government food assistance programs
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
-Strong creative and analytical abilities
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and social media platforms
-Experience with social media and content creation tools is a plus
-Passion for improving child nutrition and promoting healthy eating habits
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 3 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.