Job Description:

This position is responsible for the social media and communications presence of the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (a food & beverage industry trade association) and its sister organization the Bigger Table (a charitable non-profit). This is a contract position (monthly contract) based upon the completion of specific metrics and goals - postings, newsletters, etc. to promote the organizations’ mission and resources and help connect the organization with their growing member network.

Contract Responsibilities Include:

Weekly postings (5 minimum, daily preferred) with unique content to social channels (instagram, facebook, linkedin, and twitter) - connecting tags to sponsors/vendors, members, and partner organizations. With a primary objective of engaging a professional audience in relation to industry issues, upcoming events, and industry news.
Generate and support new and interesting narratives regarding the organizations in the greater Chicagoland food industry scene - through publications, marketing efforts & outreach (public relations).
Weekly presence (attendance at all events & promotional events) to support connection to content (photographs, check-ins with event lead).
Support of organization’s events via press connections, member connections, and communications & marketing support - including creation of materials to support events, post event blog posts, and promotions (Canva, etc..)
Writes & executes three monthly newsletters for CFBN, and one quarterly newsletter for Bigger Table (Wild Apricot)
Edits and posts weekly virtual content to the website and marketing channels (Wild Apricot)
Generates & updates content to website as needed - blog posts, member updates (Wild Apricot)
Works with the internal team to grow the audience (all channels), connection points to all audience types (member & industry), and traffic to all platforms. Monthly/Quarterly metric reviews with team leads & Executive Director.

Position Requirements:

Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and social media skills and/or experience
Proficiency in basic software tools (microsoft suite, google suite, canva, adobe, mailchimp, web site management tools) - or an ability to be trained and learn specific industry tools as needed.
Photo editing and photography skills and/or experience; video editing skills and/or experience
Experience in a food industry setting: professional F&B, manufacturing, CPG, restaurant, grocery, or related!
Energetic, fun, friendly individual with ability to collaborate!
Passion for better food movements a plus
Knowledge of and demonstrated skills on all social platforms + scheduling tools
Able to exercise independent judgment, work independently, and has strong decision making skills
Has a positive attitude and a great sense of quality and urgency
Team player with a collaborative style and approach

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): It is the policy of CFBN & BT that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.

About CFBN: The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network is an industry trade association representing food and beverage companies in the greater Chicagoland area. Bigger Table is its sister organization, a non-profit focused on industry efforts to feed the hungry and support access and inclusion in the F&B industry. CFBN was launched in 2017 to bring industry players together, to provide a forum for collaboration and support, and to better connect the 4,500 companies in the industry across Chicagoland to drive innovation and growth in the region.

This position is open immediately.

This is a part time contract position, with a weekly commitment of 20-25 hours.

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