Development Copywriter

Development Copywriter

Development Copywriter 150 150 lrayburnparks@sfmfoodbank.org
San Francisco Marin Food Bank
Published
October 20, 2021
Location
San Francisco
Job Type
Contact Name (not public)
Lisa Parks
Main Phone
4152821900

Description

The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is comprised of a dedicated team of approximately 210 staff working collaboratively to provide close to 50 million pounds of food to over 210,000 people in the Bay Area – a region where 1 in 4 people are at risk of hunger. Join our friendly, collaborative  and hardworking Development Copywriter executing a variety of activities that advance our Development Department. See job description below and apply today if you would like to join us in our mission to end hunger

POSITION PURPOSE

The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is looking for a staff writer to collaborate with Development and Marketing & Communications teams at the Food Bank in a fast-paced environment. This copywriter will play a key role in developing high-converting, equity-grounded fundraising materials to promote the mission and work of the organization with a focus on both the causes and consequence of hunger. The person we are looking for is a skilled and imaginative copywriter who can work independently and as part of a team to produce clear and compelling copy in the distinctive voice of the Food Bank.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

  • Write high-performing, brand-consistent copy for a variety of materials including fundraising letters, emails, blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, brochures, and other marketing collateral
  • Interpret creative direction and adapt points from creative briefs into persuasive copy contents
  • Provide feedback, copyedits, and punch-ups to existing content drafts
  • Strive to make content generation a collaborative process, revising copy based on feedback and direction, and helping other team members refine their content with careful copyediting
  • Remain familiar with the brand, voice, and communication materials of the Food Bank
  • Conduct thorough research and interviews to generate content for future communications

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in writing copy for non-profits for print and digital channels
  • Strong research and interview skills
  • A love of collaboration and digging into the editing process
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency in digital collaboration tools like Microsoft OneDrive
  • Creativity backed up by a strong portfolio of work
  • Commitment to developing content with an equity lens
  • Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish language fluency preferred

SALARY:  pay grade 5 range $62,000

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, life, long-term disability, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contribution. Generous holidays, vacation, and sick time.

The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Position covered by OPEIU Local 29 Bargaining Unit

Local candidates only

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