Current Openings

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Current Openings |

Communications Coordinator

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1998, Iowa Valley RC&D’s influence is grounded in community, partnerships, and collaboration as we inspire transformative change and lead in the development of farmers and food value chains toward a more collaborative, equitable, and resilient food system across Iowa’s communities.

Iowa Valley envisions a food system that is characterized by a vibrant ecosystem of farms, businesses, and the natural environment where thriving rural and urban communities are interconnected and sustained and all individuals are nourished.

DESCRIPTION

The Communications Coordinator will steward and elevate Iowa Valley RC&D's brand through design, digital, and print communications. This role creates and designs communications content to support Iowa Valley RC&D’s work. The Communications Coordinator oversees and coordinates the organization’s social media platforms in collaboration with the Operations Director and program staff. The Coordinator contributes to the development and implementation of systems and strategies for social media, graphic design, communications, and marketing across the organization. The Coordinator will support Iowa Valley RC&D’s development activities including donor communications, data entry, and record keeping. The Communications Coordinator is part of the Iowa Valley RC&D’s Operations Team. 


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

  • Work experience related to graphic design, marketing and communications

  • Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

  • Experience with a variety of social media platforms

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Proficiency with website design is desirable

  • Videography or photography experience is desirable

  • Excellent speaking, writing, and facilitation skills

  • Strong work ethic

  • Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively 

  • This position is dynamic and requires creativity, good humor, flexibility, and the ability to manage projects of varying lengths and complexity 

  • Knowledge of regional food systems and regenerative agriculture concepts is desirable

  • Experience living and working in a rural environment, and/or working with small farmers is desirable

COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE

Diversity brings strength, creativity, and resilience. Iowa Valley believes that one of our key roles is creating meaningful opportunities for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to engage in their communities. We seek to empower marginalized people to become future leaders in a just, equitable community. Iowa Valley RC&D is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. There is no tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind in our organization. 

Iowa Valley RC&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have been marginalized by society due to race, color, religion, gender, gender nonconformity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Iowa Valley RC&D will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Iowa Valley RC&D. 

COMPENSATION
$23.50/hour 

This is a full-time position and eligible for benefits that include health, dental, vision, PTO, cell phone stipend, 401K, etc. This position is located in the Iowa Valley RC&D office in Amana part time as well as remote. Travel is required. Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

TO APPLY

To apply for the position, send a resume, cover letter, and references that outline the following to Kaci Rottinghaus at kaci@ivrcd.org

  • Your motivation to apply for this position

  • Your past experiences that will help you succeed in this role

Interviews will be conducted with qualified applicants on a rolling basis after February 23rd and will continue until the position is filled.

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